Katta Kurgane Tov Ridge Route

The Katta Kurgane Tov route is a hiker-recorded trail on Wikiloc in the Amankutan valley of Urgut District, Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan. The recorded route runs from Kichik Kurgan Tov to the higher Katta Kurgane Tov, about 6.7 km (4.18 miles) in length with a high point of 1,780 m and around 495 m (1,624 ft) of climbing. Another recorded Amankutan route lists about 567 m (1,860 ft) of gain at a moderate rating. This is a steeper, more exposed option than the main gorge walk, aimed at confident walkers. There is no official signage known, so the route should be followed from a downloaded Wikiloc or offline map, and navigation apps need offline maps because signal is patchy. The starting area is reached as for the gorge trail, by car or taxi from Samarkand, about 40 km. Carry two litres of water per person, sun protection and a rain layer, and begin in the morning. Spring after rain is greenest; summer afternoons are hot and exposed. Treat the 3-4 hour duration as an estimate; the listing gives distance and climb, not time.