Walnut forest of Fergana Valley

Description

This tour is a great chance to visit the southern capital, to see the famous sacred Sulaiman Mointain, to visit a historical museum located on this mountain and finally to see the Babur’s Mosque. You will be surprised with the beauty of the walnut forests and also will learn more about the capital Karakhanid State – Uzgen city.

Meeting point: Main door of the State Historical Museum, Ala Too Square, 5 am

Itinerary: Bishkek-Osh-Arslanbob-Osh-Bishkek

Day 1:

5:00 – 6:00 Drive from Bishkek to “Manas” aiport

7:35 – 8:20 Flight to Osh city

9:00 – 11:00 Excursion to Sulaiman Mointain Too, visit historical museum and mosque of Babur

11:00 – 12:00 Lunch in a local cafe (not included)

12:00 – 17:00 Drive  to Arslan Bob

19:00 – 20:00 Accommodation and dinner in a local family

Day 2:

9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 Hiking to the walnut forests and to a small waterfall

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch - picnic

13:00 – 18:00 Hiking to a big waterfall

18:00 – 19:00 Dinner in the local family’s house

Day 3:

9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 Transfer to Uzgen

12:00 – 13:00 Excursion in Uzgen city

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch in a local cafe (not included)

14:00 – 16:00 Transfer to Osh city

Flight back from Osh to Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 1. Bishkek city. Flight to Osh city. Drive to Arslanbob village (185 km / 4 hours)

We pick you up in the city of Bishkek  and head to the airport for flight to Osh city (early morning daily flight around 7-8 AM).

Short flight (40 minutes) and land in Osh. Meet with a local team.

City tour in Osh takes about 2 hours. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogols Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city.

Lunch in a local café is not included (1 hour).

Drive to Arslanbob village (4 hours). Arrival to Arslanbob village around 17.00 PM. Accommodation in Guest House (2-3 pax in one room, bathroom to share. Individual accommodation on a special request for extra charge). Dinner in local family (included).

Overnight.

Day 2. Arslanbob village

Breakfast in home stay (included) in Arslanbob village .

Arslanbob is a unique creation of nature and is situated at 1,600 meters above sea level. The main treasure of these southern forests is the walnut tree. After breakfast start walking tour around Arslanbob village (15 km during the whole day).

Walking up to the closest “small” waterfall (23m / 75 feet). The distance – 2 km / 1 hour . Then walk to panorama.

Lunch with lunch boxes (included).

Walking up to the “big” waterfall (80m / 260 feet) that remote from the village and involves some challenging hiking uphill. The distance – 13 km / 4-5 hours (both ways).

Return to home stay. Dinner in a local family (included). Overnight.

Day 3. Arslanbob village – Osh city via Uzgen town (4-5 hours). Flight to Bishkek city.

After early breakfast (included) drive back to Osh city. This trip takes about 4 hours.

En route make short stop in Uzgen town. The architectural complex of the XII century includes 3 Kara Khanid mausoleums, a 27 meters high minaret. Visit of local market (bazaar) in Uzgen.

Lunch en route (not included) (1 hour stop on the way in a local cafe).

Arrival ito Osh and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Bishkek city. Daily flights operates from 5 to 11 pm. Meeting with the driver at the airport and transfer to Bishkek city to the address agreed beforehand. Dinner is not included.

Map

Additional Info

Transport: Minibus

Useful things to take with you:

1. Trekking shoes
2. Hat (remember – the sun could be violent)
3. Personal first aid kit
4. Small walking sticks for hiking
5. A flask for water
6. Sunglasses
7. Photo camera
8. A smaller backpack
9. Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
10. Flashlight (for Uzgen minaret)

Necessary things to take with you:

1. Passport

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Prices

From 120 USD per person. Pls. check the dates in the calendar and book the tour now!