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Dense city buildings below a rocky slope, with a pale mountain range stretching above the distant houses.
14 July 2018 · Osh: summer

A base in southern Kyrgyzstan: city walks, museums and the climb up Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain.

  • ≈40 min by planeFrom Bishkek; flight only
  • Town walkUp the hill: steps and trails
  • Centre & Sulaiman-TooCity walks and uphill trails
  • Apr–Jun, Aug–OctCheck roads and hours first
  • 53 nearby stays34 within 1.5 km
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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. The museum building near a snow-covered street, with a rocky mountain rising behind it.

    ≈2 km on foot1 / 6

    Art museum

    On foot; uphill on trailsBefore visiting

    Works by artists from southern Kyrgyzstan at the foot of Sulaiman-Too. A historic mosque stands nearby.

    Ask the museum about opening hours and entry

    Next Babur’s house →
  2. A small building on a grey rock, city blocks are visible below on the right.

    ≈2 km on foot2 / 6

    Babur’s house

    On foot; uphill on trailsBefore climbing

    A small mosque on the slope of Sulaiman-Too. Combine the climb with a view of town.

    Ask at the entrance about trail conditions

    Next Alisher Navoi Park →
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    stage on the map© OpenStreetMap

    ≈0.4 km on foot4 / 6

    Toktogul Park

    On footWeather permitting

    A green area near central Osh. Combine a walk here with exploring the central neighbourhoods.

    Check hours and access for your date

    Next: Osh Babur Uzbek Music and Drama Theatre →
  4. A theatre building with a glazed upper floor, behind an empty open area and green trees.

    2 km by road5 / 6

    Osh Babur Theatre

    By car, then ≈ 0.2 km on footBefore visiting

    Uzbek music and drama theatre near Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain

    Ask the theatre about entry and hours

    Place page →

    Next Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain →
  5. Dense urban development among greenery, on the left there is a staircase and a fence on the slope.

    4 km by road6 / 6

    Sulaiman-Too

    By car, then ≈ 0.3 km on footBefore climbing

    Walk to the cave museum and a panorama over Osh

    Ask at the entrance about admission and trail conditions

    Place page →

    Next Osh: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Osh: four seasons

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

  1. Spring

    March–May

    Dense city buildings below a rocky slope, with a pale mountain range stretching above the distant houses.

    • MarchOsh +13° / +1°
    • AprilOsh +18° / +6°
    • MayOsh +23° / +11°

  2. Summer

    June–August
    • JuneOsh +27° / +15°
    • JulyOsh +31° / +18°
    • AugustOsh +29° / +16°

  3. Autumn

    September–November

    Dense city buildings below a rocky slope, with a pale mountain range stretching above the distant houses.

    • SeptemberOsh +25° / +12°
    • OctoberOsh +17° / +6°
    • NovemberOsh +10° / −1°

  4. Winter

    December–February

    Town and museums; check the steps before climbing.

    • DecemberOsh +5° / −6°
    • JanuaryOsh +4° / −7°
    • FebruaryOsh +7° / −4°

Where it is

Location
Osh
Coordinates
40.52° N, 72.80° E
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Getting there

Getting here and getting around town

How to get there

  • Fly from Bishkek

    ≈40 min

    Flight only; add airport time and travel to the airports separately. Check schedule and price before travelling. check for your date

  • By road from Bishkek

    with the operator

    Intercity taxi: ask the operator about time, departure point and price.

  • From Manas

    with the operator

    Ask the operator about departure point, journey time and price.

  • From Sary-Tash

    with the operator

    Ask the operator about the departure point and journey time.

Getting around town

  • On foot. Walk around the centre; Sulaiman-Too has climbs and stairways.
  • Taxi. Agree the fare before getting in.
  • Marshrutkas. Ask the transport operator.

Money, SIM cards and help

  • Accommodation. Confirm the price when booking.
  • Cash machines. Check card acceptance and fees before the transaction.
  • SIM and eSIM. Check the tariff and coverage when buying.
  • Water. Use bottled water for drinking.
  • Visitor centre. Check the tourist office address before visiting.

112all emergencies

Check in advance

  • Transport timetables and fares
  • Current tourist office address
  • Exact entrance to the new bazaar
  • Museum hours and prices
  • Condition of steps and trails on Sulaiman-Too
  • Accommodation prices and card acceptance

Check on site

  • Timetable, departure point and fare Transport operator
  • Entry, opening hours and step conditions Ticket office or entry staff
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Accommodation

Where to stay: 35 of 53 places are within 1.5 km of the centre

1 km1.5 kmPekin HotelAlayEko DomZhukova Guest HouseHostel Visit Oshsalam hotelguesthouseSunny HostelAsman Guest HouseRayan HotelJoloochuMy HostelAstoriyaPark HostelBayanaSN ApartemensHostel InnCube House OshVoyazhOsh ABS HostelAttic HostelOcean HotelOcean HostelThe Oldman HouseLovely home shatryGustevoy Dom Sultan SarayGreen HotelGreen HotelNavi HostelOsh NuruLovely Home For YouHotel ClassicCamping GardenAkunAve HotelZhukovykh Guest HouseSan Rays 1Shanghai CitySayma HostelSaima guest houseESALWood Hostel OshSun rise Guest HouseTES Hotel centre
guesthousehostelhotelotherbus stations© OpenStreetMap

How many places

53 on the map

12 guesthouses19 hostels21 hotels1 other

Within 1.5 km from the centre
35 of 53

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Osh in photos

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

  6. 11.08.2017
  7. 11.08.2017
  8. 14.07.2018

Osh on the map

6 places · from 0.4 to 4 km

© OpenStreetMap

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