Osh Tours & Holidays
Osh Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Osh is Kyrgyzstan's second largest city. It is one of the region's most ancient towns with a history stretching back to the 5th century BC and legends tell of it being founded a range of key figures, from King Solomon to Alexander the Great. It was a major hub on the Silk Road, and today it has a strong Uzbek feel which is unsurprising as 40% of the population are Uzbeks. The huge daily Jayma Bazaar is one of Central Asia's best markets, spread out along the river, and is at its busiest on Sundays, ...
Osh is Kyrgyzstan's second largest city. It is one of the region's most ancient towns with a history stretching back to the 5th century BC and legends tell of it being founded a range of key figures, from King Solomon to Alexander the Great. It was a major hub on the Silk Road, and today it has a strong Uzbek feel which is unsurprising as 40% of the population are Uzbeks. The huge daily Jayma Bazaar is one of Central Asia's best markets, spread out along the river, and is at its busiest on Sundays, a great time to visit. Just outside the town is a rocky outcrop known as Solomon's Throne, having long been a place of Muslim pilgrimage as Mohammed is supposed to have once prayed here.
Best experiences
Visit the animal market
Every Sunday locals and nomads come together to buy and sell their animals, from goats and cows to horses and sheep. Make sure to get their early as the market is often finished by mid-morning - it's a fantastic way to observe daily life in the area.
Discover Osh's Silk Road treasures
Osh is one of the most ancient cities in Central Asia and was a major staging post on the Great Silk Road. Visit the museum located in a cave on the mountain, then explore the most crowded outdoor market in all of Central Asia.
Visit the town of Uzgen
Dating back to the 2nd Century BC, Uzgen was once a Karakhanid capital and is home to three well-preserved mausolea and a minaret. Be sure to also spend time in the bazaar, rarely seen by travellers, and enjoy some tea in one of the local chaikanas.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
