Greater Chimgan
| Greater Chimgan Mountain | |
|---|---|
The Greater Chimgan Mountain (Uzbekistan) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,309 m (10,856 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,689 m (5,541 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains of Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 41°29′40″N 70°03′28″E / 41.49444°N 70.05778°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Uzbekistan |
| Parent range | Chatkal Range (West Tien-Shan) |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | arguably 1909 |
| Easiest route | scrambling snow ice climb |
Greater Chimgan (3,309 m) of the Chatkal Mountain range (the Western Tian Shan) is located in the territory of the Ugam-Chatkal National Park, and it is in the Bostanlyk administrative district (Tashkent Province), Uzbekistan.
The Chimgan village was settled 400–500 years ago in the mountain massive of dominant the Greater Chimgan peak (3,309 m), at an altitude of 1,620 m.
Some experts see Chinese words in the name "Chimgan" but others translate it as "sod" or "pasture abundant in water, green valley".
For generations of those, who live in Tashkent province, the Greater Chimgan is the place of romantic gravitation.
Greater Chimgan (3,309m) has been known to mountaineers since the beginning of the 20th century.
For those who want to experience of rock climbing, hiking and mountaineering Chimgan Highlands caters many opportunities. Chimgan Highlands have been a host for many other outdoor activities such as hang gliding, skiing, snowboarding and horseback riding.
For many years the Greater Chimgan was the first challenge for thousands beginners of Soviet mountaineering.
A great number of routes of several grades (from I/II to IV inclusively) allows a wide spectrum of mountaineering. Beginners at climbing usually take on the uncomplicated western ridge of the Greater Chimgan Mountain (I/II), while there are plenty of more complicated routes for experienced climbers.