Navolisai Waterfall (Nauvalysai, Nauvalisai)

Navolisai Waterfall (Nauvalysai, Nauvalisai), located in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region Uzbekistan. 

Some facts about the waterfall:

• The track to the waterfall is 9.5 km in one direction, the total length of the route is about 19 km.
• The round trip time is 7-8 hours, including short rest stops and lunch.
• The path runs along a river with cold mountain water, where you can swim and catch trout.
• The name of the Navolisai River translates as “melodious sai”. It is probably given for the ringing rustle that comes from the flow of water along a rocky riverbed, resembling a musical instrument.

Navolisai is a mountain river, which is considered the right tributary of the Pskov River, which flows into the Charvak reservoir.

The path to the waterfall starts from the valley of the Pskem River. The trail runs through the gorge and requires some physical training. The total length of the route is about 9.5 km in one direction, and the climb is more than 800 meters. The route belongs to the category of “medium difficulty”. A permit may be required to visit, as this is a border area.

What awaits tourists:

• Unique landscapes: mountain circuses, groves, a fast-flowing river and clear fonts.
• Silence and privacy: there are few tourists here yet.
• Great opportunity for photography: the scenery is impressive at any time of the year.
• Bathing in natural baths is one of the main points of the route.

Navolisai is one of those places where nature has remained virtually untouched. If you are looking for a secluded waterfall, mountain freshness and real wild beauty, this route is definitely worth including in your list. It is recommended to go with a guide and be sure to get permission to enter the border area.

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