Uzbekistan is set to transform a strategic mountain pass into a major tourist destination, with the Kamchik Pass in Namangan region becoming home to a comprehensive tourism complex equipped with modern cable car infrastructure. The ambitious project, spanning 90 hectares of mountainous terrain, brings together Austrian engineering excellence and local entrepreneurial capital to unlock the tourism potential of this scenic location.
The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group, an Austria-Switzerland based consortium and global leader in cable car systems, has taken on the implementation of this landmark project. With a portfolio exceeding 15,000 installations across 96 countries, the company specializes in manufacturing cable cars, gondolas, ski lifts, and passenger transport systems. Their involvement signals a serious commitment to establishing world-class mountain tourism infrastructure in the region.
Local capital meets international expertise
The financial backing for the venture comes from within Uzbekistan itself, with Jobirkhon Kamalitdinov, head of the Aisha Group and one of the region’s prominent business figures, providing project financing. This arrangement demonstrates how local investors are increasingly willing to channel resources into tourism infrastructure development when paired with proven international technology and operational know-how.
The project details were discussed during an October 13 meeting between Namangan region officials and Doppelmayr/Garaventa representatives Johannes Triebnik, Valeriy Yashin, and Evgeniy Kuprin. The hokim of Namangan region, Shavkatjon Abdurazzakov, participated in the negotiations to review the planned facilities and coordinate administrative support for the development.
For international companies in hospitality, construction, interior design, and furnishing sectors, this development opens multiple avenues. The tourist complex will require comprehensive outfitting — from hotel furniture and fixtures to restaurant equipment, recreational facility interiors, and maintenance infrastructure. Cable car stations typically demand specialized interior solutions that combine durability with aesthetic appeal. Moreover, the project signals Uzbekistan’s broader strategy to develop mountain tourism infrastructure, suggesting similar opportunities may emerge in other regions. International suppliers experienced in alpine tourism facilities have a clear entry point to establish relationships with both the Austrian technology provider and local investors, potentially positioning themselves for the wider tourism infrastructure build-out that Uzbekistan is pursuing as part of its economic diversification efforts.
