Discover the rich history of Osh
Welcome to Osh, a destination shaped for millennia by its location at the crossroads of Central Asia. Residents of the Fergana Valley have welcomed travelers for centuries, sharing a genuine and open friendliness that defines Osh to this day. You see, Osh is more than simply a city filled with culture, food, and history. It’s a place where residents enjoy their lives and are eager to engage with neighbors and visitors alike.
Modern Osh is inextricably linked to its long history as a pivotal trading route through Central Asia, and its sacred Sulaiman-Too mountain marking the half-way point on a Silk Road route between China and Europe. Although the fascinating petroglyphs at Sulaiman-Too Mountain date the settlement to the Bronze Age, the city truly gained renown as an oasis of welcome and exchange along the Great Silk Road.
Explore the beauty of Osh trekking over the scenic Pamir Alay Mountains
The vast Fergana Valley ends up at the foot of breathtaking Pamir Alay Mountains. This mountain range offers the best trekking opportunities for those who are looking for an authentic nomadic culture, scenic views of alpine likes fed by glaciers, and towering peaks. If you are seeking to get a life-time experience, then don’t miss your chance to do these activities.
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Mob: + 996 556 007 030
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E-mail: [email protected]
Address: Ergesh Alieva Street 190, Osh city, Kyrgyzstan
Rich History
Osh has the oldest outdoor bazaar named Osh Bazaar which dates back to 3000 years. It has become a major market along the Silk Road and is the oldest bazaar in the country. Just walking in bazaar gives you a glimpse of history of Silk Road.
Sulayman Mountain
There is rocky mountain Sulayman Too towering right in the center of the city. The National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex Sulayman complex carved and located inside the mountain is to give you a history of the city. Hiking up to the top of the mountains gives a bird’s eye view of the city.
Pamir Alay Mountain Range
Osh city is a gateway to the most scenic and spectacular mountains of Pamir Alay. The high passes, alpine lakes, and the nomads in the mountains make the region the most attractive spot for trekking and horse riding lovers. Take a look at the tours we offer and let us know which one attracts you.
You need legally permit to visit Lenin Peak Base Camp. The processing of permit takes 3 to 7 days. Sometimes it takes more days. That is why it is better to make it as early as possible.
The check point that checks the permits will open up about 10 days on the main road once a year. After 10 days, they remove the post. No permit checking on other months and days. It is not a check point like on the way to Kel Suu Lake which stays there 27/7 whole year. So, you can try to reach Lenin Peak Base Camp without permit if you don’t have time. However, we recommend taking it if your time allows.
Our office makes it for 40 USD. We make it in Bishkek city. It can be cheaper if you make it through Bishkek offices.
Yes, we have yurts camp from Osh city.
You can stay in our camps and explore the authentic nomadic culture.
Tourist Information Office
The first option is you can join local people going to Murgab village. It is not highly recommended due to several things:
a) not comfortable in the car, so many people and luggage
b) no stop for photos
c) whole day drive about 10 to 12 hours
d) there are passes above 4000 meters sea level so you will not have chance to do acclimatization. It is the most important thing to think about.
The second option is to joining tourists going to Pamir Highway. You can share the cost of the car with them and make your travel plan according to your group interest.
Read this post about how to arrange transport or join other groups to do you Pamir Highway Trip.
Yes, visit us to buy maps and gas for cooking. Also you can have all the details of trekking options in Pamir Mountains.
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Our office sells postcards. It is 50 soms per card.
Please, visit our office if you need one.
It is usually two day’s drive from Osh to Song Kol Lake with one overnight in Kazarman village. Our drivers take you to Song Kol Lake and leave. After you spend some days at Song Kol, you can ask your yurt to arrange a taxi or join other travelers going down to Kochkor village.
There are two types of transport.
- The first option is a 4 WD car. It will cost 400 USD.
- The second option is not 4 WD. We use old german Audi cars. It is less comfortable than the first option. It costs 220 USD.
The shown prices don’t include your meals and accommodation.
Traveling in Kyrgyzstan
Our office sells hiking maps of all possible treks in Kyrgyzstan.
A map is 300 soms.
All the maps are topographic maps which shows elevation contours and marked trails of hikes.