Mountain Climbing in the Osh Region: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Some of the mountain climbing in the Osh Region can be extremely demanding and difficult, so being in excellent physical shape and having extensive previous mountain climbing experience is highly recommended.

The weather higher up the mountains one goes is extremely cold, so please pack and wear appropriate warm clothing so as not to get too exposed to the cold.

The cities, villages and settlements in the Osh Region still maintain traditional customs and ways of life, so please respect these and try to embrace and learn more about them to fully experience the region at its best.

Dramatic Landscapes

It is hard to overstate how breath-taking and jaw-dropping the landscape, scenery and terrain is in the Osh Region, as its humongous snow-capped mountains tower over vast expanses and huge tracts of rocky canyons and green fields. The wide open spaces seemingly stretch on forever, punctuated only by lush coloured lakes and lagoons.

Peaceful Isolation

The South of Kyrgyzstan is not a tourist hotspot for many people, owing to its relative isolation and lack of knowledge about the area. This is beneficial to mountain climbing enthusiasts who do come here, as the fewer crowds and lack of tourist traps leads to a peaceful and laid-back vibe. As there are few concessions to the hectic pace of the modern Western world, it is a great place to disconnect, unwind and concentrate only on your mountain climbing.

The City of Osh

Osh is the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan, at over 3000 years old, and is commonly referred to as the capital city of the South. It was a vitally important part of the Silk Road trade route, and still contains one of the biggest and oldest bazaars in Central Asia. There are many monuments to historic figures from its past, such as Lenin and Kurmanjan Datka, and due to it being only 5km from the Uzbekistan border, there is also cultural influence from there.

Very hot from May-September, with temperatures often averaging 30 degrees celsius. Cool for rest of year, with nighttime temperatures often dropping below freezing.

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Flights to Osh from Central Asian and Eastern European hubs, bus/taxi from the rest of the country, Tajikistan and China.

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July-August, when the weather is warmest and all the mountains are open to climb.