Osh Region
Osh
Osh is the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. The city, which is more than 3000 years old, has a rich history and unique Asian feel.
Destinations
Kyrgyzstan offers plenty of attractions in every corner of the country. Seven regions of the country are quite different from each other in terms of natural resources and historical heritage. The country has over two thousand lakes, hundreds of rivers, plenty of national parks, pastures, valleys, gorges. In Kyrgyzstan each mountain has unique scenery. In Kyrgyzstan everyone can find something to fall in love with.
Osh Region
Kulunatin Reserve
Kulunatin national reserve is located in the South of Kyrgyz Republic, Osh region. It covers the territory of Ferghana and Alai mountain range. The reserve was established in 2004 for preservation of biodiversity of these lands.
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Sary-Mogol
The small village Sary-Mogol is the starting point from which to start the route to subjugate Lenin Peak. The village is located in Alay Valley of Osh region.
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Kara-Shoro National Park
Kara-Shoro National Park is located in Osh region and covers south-western slope of Fergana mountain range.
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Kozhokelen Valley
At the distance of 95 km to the south-west of the city of Osh, at the foot of the Alay Range there is a valley named Kozhokelen.
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Tulpar-Kul Lake
High-altitude mountain lake (3500 m) is located in Chon-Alai mountain range at Osh district, at the base of Lenin peak.
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Base сamp Achyk-Tash
At the foot of Lenin Peak there is a base camp for climbers. Its name is Achyk-Tash. The base camp is open during the warmer months, from June to September.
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Kichi-Alay Valley
Kichi-Alay valley located to the north of Alay ridge, between the valleys Isfayram-Sai and Akbuura. The eponymous mountain range lies along the valley that reaches a maximum height of 4926 m.
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Abshir-Say Valley
Abshir-Say river flows through the valley, that carries the same name from northern ranges of Kichi-Alay mountain range.
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Lenin Peak
Lenin Peak with its height of 7134 m above sea level is located in the mountainous Pamir-Alay, on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
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Alay Valley
Highland Alay Valley is located in the south of Kyrgyzstan, between Alay and Chon-Alay mountain ranges. Its length is 150 km, width is from 2 to 25 km, and the average altitude is 3000 m.
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Sary-Tash
In the east of Alay valley, at the altitude of 3150 m above sea level there is the village Sary-Tash. The population of it is just over 1.5 thousand people.
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Abshir-Ata Waterfall
In the valley of the Abshir-Say, 70 km from the city of Osh there is the amazing waterfall Abshir-Ata. The valley lies at the altitude of 1500-2500 meters above sea level.
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Taldyk Pass
Mountain passage through the Alai mountain range (3615 m), that connects Gulcha river on the north with Alai valley at the south.
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The Sacred Mountain Sulaiman Too
Sulaiman-Too is the first object in Kyrgyzstan which have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the center of Osh city, and rises to 175 m above it.
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Kyrgyz-Ata National Park
Kyrgyz-Ata National Park is located 40 km from the city of Osh and occupies the territory in northern slope of Alay mountain range. National park is not big, area equals only 1172 hectares.
Osh Region
Uzgen
One of the oldest towns in Kyrgyzstan Uzgen is located 56 km to the north-east of the city of Osh. The town's population is about 50 thousand people. The town was founded in 7th-9th centuries.
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Gulcha
The village Gulcha is the administrative center of Alay district in Osh region. It is home to more than 20 thousand people.
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Irkeshtam Pass
Irkeshtam Pass is located on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, 238 km from the city of Osh. The height of the pass is 2841 m.
