Osh Region

Chong Kolduk lake

The Chong Kolduk Lake, or Big Kolduk Lake, is the largest and most visited alpine lake in the Kichi-Alai foothills above Kyrgyzstan’s Gulcho valley. Sitting at 2,470 meters elevation, it’s the first lake travelers encounter on the climb up from Köldün Shaty village, just 5 km from the Osh–Alai road junction. Roughly 700 meters wide, it dwarfs its quieter neighbor Kichi Kolduk Lake and rests in a broad basin of alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and seasonal streams draining the Alai range. Its accessibility makes it a natural starting point for day trips into the highlands.

The Small Kolduk lake

The Kichi Kolduk Lake (Small Köldük) is a small alpine lake located in the Kichi-Alai foothills above the Gulcho valley in southern Kyrgyzstan, at an altitude of about 2,540 meters. It lies in an open mountain basin at the foot of a distinctive pyramidal peak reaching 3,519 meters, which dominates the landscape. The lake is modest in size, roughly 400 meters wide, but set in a wide amphitheatre of alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and seasonal streams flowing down from the Alai mountains.

Osh Region is Kyrgyzstan’s southern crossroads around the independent city of Osh. Kara-Suu markets, Uzgen heritage, Nookat foothills, Kara-Kulja valleys and the Alay road system turn the region toward the Fergana, Pamirs and China in every direction.
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Historical complex of Uzgen

In the heart of southern Kyrgyzstan, the ancient town of Uzgen invites travelers to step into a lesser-known chapter of the Silk Road. Overlooking the fertile Kara-Darya valley, this historic complex once stood at the crossroads of trade, culture, and belief. Today, it remains one of the most atmospheric heritage sites in the country—quiet, authentic, and deeply rooted in Central Asia’s past.​

Uzgen
Kyrgyzstan

Chaikhana Didar

Nestled in the picturesque town of Uzgen, Chaikhana Didar welcomes guests into a world of warmth, flavor, and tradition. More than just a place to eat, it’s where the heart of Kyrgyz hospitality meets the aromas of freshly prepared national and oriental dishes. Every recipe is crafted with care from fresh, natural ingredients, staying true to time-honored methods that have been passed down through generations.

Lelina St. 116a
Uzgen
Kyrgyzstan

Navat Chaikhana

Chaikhana Navat is more than just a place to eat — it’s a welcoming corner of Osh where traditional recipes meet a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Step inside, and you’re greeted by the aroma of fresh-baked flatbreads, simmering broths, and the gentle hum of conversation. The menu celebrates national and oriental favorites: rich pilaf, flavorful lagman, juicy manty, crisp samsa, and more, all prepared with care and respect for time-honored techniques.

Lenina St. 288
Osh
Kyrgyzstan

Kosh Tepa Market/Handicrafts

Kosh Tepa Market/Handicrafts is a unique space where the art of hand embroidery comes to life. For 22 years we have been creating exquisite products using natural silk threads and hand woven fabrics such as plahsa and bahmal.

Our assortment includes pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins, accessories, bags, as well as clothing and footwear: bracelets, vests, jackets, caftan coats and more. Each product is a combination of traditional craftsmanship and exquisite taste.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan

Museum Sary-Mogol

The Sary-Mogol Museum is a real gem of the Osh region, located in the picturesque village of Sary-Mogol. This ethnographic museum, founded in 1962, preserves more than half a century of history and culture of the region. The museum has about 100 unique exhibits, each of which tells its own story about the life and traditions of the people.

Sary-Mogol village
Kyrgyzstan

Museum of Kurmandjan Datka

The Kurmanjan Datka Museum, located in the village of Gulcho in Osh Province and opened in 1991, is dedicated to the life and legacy of one of the most legendary figures in Kyrgyz history. Kurmanjan Datka, nicknamed the “Queen of the South”, was an outstanding leader and diplomat whose wisdom and fortitude helped protect the interests of the Kyrgyz people during the difficult period of the 19th century.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan