Explore the mountains on horseback

HazorChash ma
WELCOME to a glimpse of
your upcoming weekend above the village of HazorChashma near a small lake called Lake Foluma. You may be greeted and treated by many, but there should be two guides responsible for your food, providing horses, and assisting with any and all of your needs. A camp area has been chosen that will not interfere with the pasturelands and will provide you with incredible views and multiple opportunities for hiking and walking through the mountains.

Mountains beyond HazorChashma

HazorChashma, meaning a thousand springs, is a moderately sized village that sits at approximately 2500 meters above sea level and is nestled in a valley at the base of the mountains separating Rasht and Tavildara districts. The mountains are home to dozens of shepherds and cowboys for the summer months, some coming as far as 300 miles away. They live an austere life for four to five months a year. You may have the opportunity to meet with them and ask questions and perhaps share a cup of tea or two (but not three!).

Rides from 1-5 hours with famous chovandoz from the Rasht Valley

Rasht Valley Tours

Jahongir Olimov ((+992)988-999060) Jahongirflex@mail.ru (website under development)

Be sure to let us know your skill level with horses so that we can match you appropriately

What you should bring

sleeping bags (we have two extra if they are needed) WARMCLOTHING!!! Rain gear and extra clothing in case of rain. Good shoes for riding and hiking Hats and sunscreen! Note: I will provide a water filter and bug repellant is not necessary.

Lake Foluma
The village of HazorChashma is approximately 25 kilometers distant from Garm and is accessed by a 4WD vehicle. YOUR CAMPSITE: A campsite has been chosen close to Lake Foluma, which sits above the village of HazorChashma. Below the lake on the other side is a sacred burial site of a former saint called HazratiFoluma, which is located in a gorge and offers more great walking and hiking opportunities. Should rain interrupt your stay, a homestay will be arranged and the village accessed in a short period of time. Your weekend will be a combination of ethno- ecoand agro-tourism (in the agricultural sense) and will provide you and opportunity to interactwith villagers and shepherds who live in some of the harshest conditions in the world. We will do everything possible to make your experience here exceptional. COSTS: Cost per person for Saturday and Sunday is $120. This includes Saturday lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast, snacks, guides (2), horses, organization and campsite fees. Snacks will be provided (you can make specific requests ahead of time).
Note: They are some of the best hosts in the world, there is ample to learn about tourism, in particular where fragile ecologies are to be protected from further destruction. It is intended to develop this and other campsites more thoroughly with the villagers and your financial support through tourism can contribute greatly to household incomes and, in the future, to valuable community projects.

Other things to know:

This is a conservative region so shorts (men or women) and short sleeves or sleeveless (women) or mid-calf pants would not be acceptable attire. Before entering the sacred site of HazratiFoluma, one should observe the cleansing ritual. The plumbing is ala-naturale, with a very private gorge in which to go to the Lu. The area immediately surrounding the lake on one side is marshland and you are encouraged to refrain from walking through it in order to preserve it. There are plenty of dry areas to explore.