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Houses among trees in a mountain valley, with a horse and two travellers in the foreground.
24.09.2009 · Arslanbob: autumn

Arslanbob

A village amid walnut forests: stays with local families, walks and trips to waterfalls.

  • From Manas: busFrom Manas (Jalal-Abad)
  • Village on footFurther afield: walk or taxi
  • Walnut forestWalk among the trees
  • May–OctoberAsk about access
  • 34 places nearby26 stays ≤1.5 km from office
Kyrgyz SeasonsPlanning a trip?Ask about a trip

Around

6 places from the centre outwards

Start with places you can walk to, then roads out of town. The map shows the route from the centre to the place you are viewing.

  1. A trail crosses a walnut forest, with fallen leaves covering the ground beneath the trees.24.09.2009

    3 km + 3 km on a trail1 / 6

    Walnut forest

    Taxi, then walkMay–October

    Wide walnut-tree crowns and forest trails. A place for a walk; ask about access before setting off.

    Ask a local guide about access conditions

    Next Small waterfall →
  2. A broad waterfall drops down a cliff in a wooded gorge, with visitors at its foot.08.08.2017

    ≈2 km on foot2 / 6

    Small waterfall

    On footWeather permitting

    A broad waterfall drops from a cliff in a wooded gorge. It is slippery near the water; wear grippy footwear and keep to the accessible trail.

    Check hours, access and condition for your date

    Next Large waterfall →
  3. A thin stream from a tall waterfall descends an almost vertical rock wall.07.09.2018

    ≈5 km on foot3 / 6

    Large waterfall

    On footWeather permitting

    A tall, narrow waterfall on an almost vertical wall. The walk is longer than to the Small waterfall; ask in the village about trail conditions and weather.

    Check hours, access and condition for your date

    Next Main market →
  4. A narrow market street between low houses and cars leads towards a green hillside.08.08.2017

    ≈0.3 km on foot4 / 6

    Main market

    On footWeather permitting

    A market street in the village centre with low houses and stalls. Bring cash for small purchases.

    Check hours, access and condition for your date

    Next Rock viewpoint →
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    stage on the map© OpenStreetMap

    ≈2 km on foot5 / 6

    Rock viewpoint

    On footWeather permitting

    A viewpoint atop a rock. Ask about the trail and access before walking there; stay away from the edge.

    Ask about access and the approach path

    Next Livestock market →
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    stage on the map© OpenStreetMap

    ≈0.4 km on foot6 / 6

    Karakol livestock market

    On footMarket opening times

    A separate livestock market away from the main bazaar. Ask in the village about opening days and times.

    Ask about access and the approach path

    Next Arslanbob: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Arslanbob: four seasons

Things to do in and around town throughout the year. Monthly temperatures are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Based on a photo by Patrick Barry, CC BY-SA 2.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May

    Spring daytime temperatures rise from +9 to +21 °C.

    • MarchArslanbob +9° / +1°
    • AprilArslanbob +15° / +5°
    • MayArslanbob +21° / +10°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    Walks in the walnut forest and relaxation in the village.

    • JuneArslanbob +25° / +13°
    • JulyArslanbob +28° / +16°
    • AugustArslanbob +27° / +15°

  3. Autumn

    September–November

    The village and mountains in late September.

    • SeptemberArslanbob +23° / +12°
    • OctoberArslanbob +15° / +5°
    • NovemberArslanbob +8° / −1°
  4. Based on a photo by Patrick Barry, CC BY-SA 2.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February

    In winter, about +1…+4 °C by day and −5…−7 °C at night.

    • DecemberArslanbob +3° / −5°
    • JanuaryArslanbob +1° / −7°
    • FebruaryArslanbob +4° / −5°

Where it is

Location
Jalal-Abad Region
Coordinates
41.34° N, 72.93° E
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Getting there

Getting here and getting around town

How to get there

  • From Manas

    Bus or taxi

    Bus or taxi from former Jalal-Abad; departure and duration: check for your date.

  • From Osh

    Bus or connections

    Direct bus or connections; service availability and departure point: check for your date.

Getting around town

  • On foot. The centre, bazaar and nearby accommodation are easy to link on foot. check for your date
  • Taxi. For trips further afield, use a local taxi; fare: check for your date.
  • Marshrutkas (shared minibuses). Ask the tourist office about bus timetables.
  • Apps. Save an offline map before the trip.

Money, SIM cards and help

  • Accommodation. Agree the accommodation price before checking in.
  • Cash machines. Bring cash for the market and small purchases.
  • SIM and eSIM. Download an offline map before leaving the town.
  • Water. Bring drinking water on walks.
  • Visitor centre. Tourist office: 6 Rakhima Palvana Street. Hours: check for your date.

112all emergencies

Check in advance

  • Transport timetables and fares
  • Accommodation prices and card acceptance
  • Waterfall access conditions
  • Forest access and walnut gathering
  • Drinking water and mobile coverage

Check on site

  • Weather and access conditions Local guide
  • Departure and fare Transport operator
Kyrgyz SeasonsPlanning a trip?Ask about a trip

Accommodation

Where to stay: 26 of 34 places are within 1.5 km of the centre

1 km1.5 kmCBT guest house 10CBT guesthouseCBT guesthouseCBT guest house 9CBT guest house 15CBT guest house 5CBT guest house 16CBT guest house 17CBT guest house 3CBT guest houseguesthouseguesthouseguesthouseCBT Guesthouse 6 IbrahimCBT guest house 143Batyrova GuesthouseU RomanaCBT guesthouse 11hotelCBT 19SBT 18 HotelForest Soviet camp site (great parking for campers ask in CBT)Gostevoy DomFriendship Guest HouseTourist base campCBT guest houseCBT guest houseCBT guest house (4)guesthouseotherCBT Guest House #20 centre
guesthousehostelhotelotherbus stations© OpenStreetMap

How many places

34 on the map

27 guesthouses2 hotels5 others

Within 1.5 km from the centre
26 of 34

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Arslanbob in photos

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  1. 24.09.2009
  2. 24.09.2009
  3. 08.08.2017
  4. 08.08.2017
  5. 07.09.2018
  6. 16.06.2024

Arslanbob on the map

6 places · from 0.3 to 6 km

© OpenStreetMap

Each number links a place to its chapter. The road line is approximate.