South Loop: Eshen-Kul – Sary-Chelek – Arslanbob – Osh
From $130 per person (min. 4 people rate)
Sary-Chelek, Arslanbob & Osh
Forests, walnut groves and the ancient south
About Sary-Chelek, Arslanbob & Osh
The south of Kyrgyzstan is a different country again: the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve's mountain lakes, the world's largest walnut forest at Arslanbob, and the ancient city of Osh with its bazaar and Sulaiman-Too. A green, forested contrast to the high Naryn plateau.
Best timeMay–October
From Bishkek≈ 10–12 hours by car, or a short flight to Osh
ActivitiesHiking, 4x4, culture
DifficultyModerate
Highlights
Getting There
Most travelers fly from Bishkek to Osh (about 1 hour), then continue by car to Arslanbob and Sary-Chelek. Overland travel from Bishkek is also possible via the Osh highway.
• Domestic flight Bishkek–Osh (about 1 hour)
• Private car transfer from Osh (included in tours)
• Overland via the Bishkek–Osh highway (10–12 hours)
Tours in Sary-Chelek, Arslanbob & Osh
