Chatkal National Park, Biosphere reserve in Bostanliq District, Uzbekistan
Chatkal National Park is a biosphere reserve in the Bostanliq District mountains, divided into two main sections called Boshkizilsoy and Maidontol. The landscape features thick juniper forests, alpine meadows, and mountain ridges spread across roughly 45,000 hectares.
The park was created in 1947 as a major step to protect the natural diversity of the Tashkent region. Since then it has been managed as a research and conservation zone for mountain and forest ecosystems.
The Tereksai petroglyphs in the southern Maidontol section show ancient rock art that reveals how early people lived in these mountains. These paintings give visitors a window into the spiritual and daily concerns of those who once inhabited this region.
Visitors must obtain a permit before entering the reserve and should plan a visit between April and October when weather is most stable. During these months the trails are accessible and conditions for hiking through the mountains are most favorable.
Three hydroelectric power stations operate along the rivers within the reserve, generating electricity while functioning as part of the protected area. This unusual arrangement shows how energy production and nature conservation can coexist in the same landscape.
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