Charvak reservoir, the photo of which is posted in the article, is located in the western foothills of the Tien Shan, directly between the spurs of the Chatkal and Ugam ranges. This area is located in the north of the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan.
Brief description of the body of water
The artificial reservoir was created in 1970. It arose due to the construction of the Charvak hydroelectric power station on the Chirchik water stream. The rivers Chatkal, Pskem and Koksu, which originate in the mountains, carry clean, clear water to the Charvak reservoir. The depth of the reservoir in some places reaches 140 meters, and the area exceeds 37 square meters. km. The reservoir is actively used for irrigation purposes for agriculture in the Chirchik river valley, so its level can drop significantly in the summer months. Despite the peculiarities of the location (mountainous terrain), its banks in many places have a gentle profile, and with a decrease in the water level, wide sandy shoals open up.
Plant world
Charvak reservoir is located infoothill basin. This location is determined by the flora characteristic of the area. The flora can be divided into 3 altitudinal zones.
Forbs and woodlands prevail in the foothills. Such areas are perfect for grazing small cattle, which makes animal husbandry in these parts the original occupation of local residents. It is also interesting that there are some species of plants listed in the Red Book, such as Alatavsky saffron.
In the middle altitudinal zone, a mountain forest grows, with a predominance of juniper. Archa is the common name for various types of coniferous evergreen trees used by the peoples of Central Asia. Various types of unpretentious junipers occupy almost the entire middle belt of mountains, thanks to its local climate. Further, in the highlands, there are summer pastures for cattle grazing. In addition, there are cultivated plantations, fruit trees and vineyards in the mountain valleys.
Animal world
Charvak reservoir (photo attached) has no less diverse wildlife. In its clear waters, a large species diversity of fish has acclimatized with subsequent permanent habitation. Here, along with carp species such as crucian carp, carp, grass carp, silver carp and others, you can meet representatives of the whitefish genus. Among them come across peled, ludoga, Siberian vendace, whitefish. There are also salmon fish: Issyk-Kul and rainbow trout. This list can be continued indefinitely. The wide variety of ichthyofauna makesCharvak reservoir is extremely interesting in terms of fishing.
Catching is possible in various ways and with all kinds of gear. Fishermen from other countries often come to hunt for the local carp. This fish in atypical living conditions for this species behaves differently than in more familiar places. Carp in Charvak prefers to stay at great depths and is extremely picky about the offered baits. This makes it a challenging and interesting contender for the sport angler. Fans of spinning fishing can catch trout and whitefish on a lure.
Charvak reservoir: recreation
Favorable and comfortable conditions for visiting the reservoir for the purpose of fishing or just relaxing are provided by a developed tourist infrastructure. Along the coastline, the total length of which is almost 100 km, there are many tourist centers, holiday homes, children's summer camps, boarding houses, several hotels and just beaches. There is also the possibility of wild recreation for people who prefer solitude.
For those who value convenience, the doors of comfortable establishments are open where it is possible to rent a house. Moreover, this can be done both in specialized recreation areas and with local residents who are ready to provide premises.
Charvak reservoir warms up well in summer, the water reaches a temperature of +18…+25 ⁰С. In these parts, the air temperature rises to +35 ⁰С. The swimming period lasts from May to the end of September. Beach holidays also include the opportunity to make various excursions or rent personal water transport, for examplejet ski.
Attractions
The cultural heritage of these places is of considerable interest. Natural conditions and climate, raw materials for the production of tools created the prerequisites for the settlement of this area since the Stone Age. Monuments of antiquity - sites of primitive people, caves with rock art, located in the area of the reservoir, attract curious tourists. Together with clean mountain air and climate, all this makes this reservoir the most popular he alth resort in Uzbekistan.
How to get to the reservoir?
It's not difficult to get to the reservoir. About a hundred kilometers away is the city of Tashkent. The Charvak reservoir is located quite conveniently. The road leads to it. Thus, anyone can get to it by private transport or take a taxi directly from Tashkent: any driver will be happy to make this way.
Another option is to use public transport. To do this, you first need to get from Tashkent by minibus to the city of Gazalkent. After that, it is recommended to use the services of local residents who recruit fellow travelers and take them to the reservoir. Choosing this way to visit the Charvak reservoir, you can save a significant amount. That is why this path is the most popular among tourists.
