View from the edge of Arslanbob over the valley and slopes towards the large waterfall
Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest

Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest, 3 days

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Three walks from the walnut valley to the waterfalls

Place: Arslanbob waterfalls

  • 3 days, 2 nightsVillage guesthouse
  • Easy walksUp to 5 km, 650 m climb
  • June–Septemberpossible May–October
  • ArslanbobFrom Osh a marshrutka takes 4–5 h and costs about 200–370 som; from Manas (formerly Jalal-Abad) a shared taxi takes about 1.5 h and costs about 200 som. Check schedules and fares for your date.
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In order

6 stages in 3 days

The map shows separate sections, rather than the entire trip. Numbers mark known landmarks; agree exact stops before travelling.

  1. The village of Arslanbob below rocky cliffs and green slopes on a summer day04.07.2025

    Day 11 / 6

    Road to Arslanbob

    Arslanbob

    by car4–5 h from Osh

    From Osh the marshrutka takes 4–5 h; from Manas a shared taxi takes about 1.5 h. Check schedules and fares for your date.

    Next Small waterfall →
  2. Arslanbob's small waterfall falls down a rock face among greenery, with visitors at its foot08.08.2017

    Day 12 / 6

    Small waterfall

    on foot≈40 min

    The trail starts in the village centre, about 1.7 km one way, with little climbing. There is an entry fee of about 10 som.

    Next Night in the village →
  3. Photo coming soon

    Day 13 / 6

    Night in the village

    Arslanbob

    overnight staynight

    A guesthouse or family home in Arslanbob: $15–30 a night; ask about meals when you book.

    Next Large waterfall →
  4. Arslanbob's large waterfall falls in a thin stream down a high rock face in autumn07.09.2018

    Day 24 / 6

    Large waterfall

    on foot3–6 h round trip

    About 5 km one way along the valley, with about 650 m of climbing. Set out in the morning and bring water and a warm layer.

    Next Second night →
  5. Photo coming soon

    Day 25 / 6

    Second night

    Arslanbob

    overnight staynight

    Rest after the climb in the same house. In the morning you can choose the walnut forest or the way home.

    Next Walnut forest →
  6. Arslanbob walnut forest in summer: broad tree crowns on a valley slope13.07.2012

    Day 36 / 6

    Walnut forest

    on foot

    A trail through walnut groves, about 4.5 km one way from the village. Walnuts are gathered here in late September.

    Next Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest: four seasons

Season: June–September. Monthly temperatures at the destination: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Photo coming soon

    Spring

    March–May
    • Marchout of seasonat the destination +3° / −3°
    • Aprilout of seasonat the destination +9° / +1°
    • Maypossibleat the destination +15° / +6°
  2. Summer

    June–August
    • Juneseasonat the destination +19° / +9°
    • Julyseasonat the destination +22° / +12°
    • Augustseasonat the destination +21° / +10°
  3. Autumn

    September–November
    • Septemberseasonat the destination +17° / +7°
    • Octoberpossibleat the destination +9° / 0°
    • Novemberout of seasonat the destination +2° / −6°
  4. Photo coming soon

    Winter

    December–February
    • Decemberout of seasonat the destination −3° / −10°
    • Januaryout of seasonat the destination −5° / −11°
    • Februaryout of seasonat the destination −2° / −9°

Before you go

Getting there and what to know before you go

How to get there

  • From Osh

    4–5 h; 200–370 som

    A daytime marshrutka leaves around 14:00 and goes straight to Arslanbob. Check the departure and fare for your date.

  • From Manas

    about 1.5 h; 200 som

    A shared taxi from the bus station to Arslanbob, sometimes with a change at Bazar-Korgon. Check the fare.

  • To the large waterfall

    5.1 km; 650 m climb

    On foot from the village centre. A taxi can take you to the start of the trail for about 1,000 som. check for your date

Money, SIM cards and help

  • Cash. Entry: about 10 som to the small waterfall and about 50 som to the large one. A night costs $15–30. Better to have som in advance. check for your date

112all emergencies

What to bring

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Check before departure

  • Departures from Osh and Manas Driver or guesthouse
  • Trail condition and weather for the day Host
  • Entry and checkpoint hours at the waterfalls on site
  • Bus stop in the village
  • Guesthouse address
  • Time for the walnut forest
  • Mobile coverage on the trail

All photos

Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest in photos

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

  1. 13.07.2012
  2. 08.08.2017
  3. 09.08.2017
  4. 07.09.2018
  5. 04.07.2025

Arslanbob: waterfalls and walnut forest on the map

6 stages

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