Tour to Arslanbob: Legends of the Forest, Walnuts & Waterfalls
Highlights of the trip
- Wandering the biggest walnut forest
- Small and Big Waterfalls
- Epic panoramic sceneries
- Local barbeque in the mountains
Welcome to Arslanbob, a place with a great cultural and natural treasury. You are here to wander the biggest walnut forest in the world under the shades of ages-old titanic trees. Behold the epic sceneries that only birds are blessed to see from Panorama Hill. Enjoy the cool breeze of water sprays rushing down from the waterfalls. Hear the legends about Alexander the Great and experience the lifestyle by staying with a local family in their cozy garden yards.
How dare you miss such an opportunity?
Tour Details
Available
April-November
Schedule
Upon request
Duration
2 days (customizable)
Price
upon request
Difficulty
moderate
Required items
Trekking boots (+light shoes), weatherproof warm clothes, hat, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses
Itinerary
Day 1: Osh to Arslanbob via historic Uzgen
Start your journey with a morning departure to Arslanbob. Stop by the historic site of Uzgen to witness the sophisticated architectural legacy of the XI-XII century minaret and mausoleums. During the next stop, enjoy lunch at the people’s place at Jalalabad roundabout cafe (drivers know it well). Observe the changing scenery of the Fergana Valley while digesting your lunch for the rest of the ride. Check into the guesthouse upon arrival to Arslanbob. Enjoy your free time until dinner by walking around the village or consider visiting the walnut oil mill (optional). Have your dinner and rest properly before diving into the major part of your adventurous trip.
Day 2: Arslanbob – Osh
Here starts the apogee of your journey as you head towards the first waterfall with the stoic name “Small Waterfall” (25 meters high). You will also visit the cave of “Forty Angels” to hear the local legends about this shrine. It gets more interesting as you are about to walk to Panorama Hill and witness the epic views over the Arslanbob village and the titanic mountains surrounding it. The hike continues as you will conquer the distance towards the “Big Waterfall” through the fairy-tale-like walnut forest. At the waterfall, you will enjoy well-deserved juicy shashlyk (kebab on skewers) for lunch. It is not over, as your return to Arslanbob won’t disappoint you with more photogenic sceneries. Return to Osh with an abundance of impressions and memories.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences. You have options for hiking, horseback riding, and 4×4 adventures. Additionally, you can choose to focus on agro-tourism or birdwatching. Let us know your main interest, and we will connect you with a local provider.