One day tour to Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan

Tour itinerary: Osh → Uzgen → Osh

Season: all the year round | days: 1 | nights: 0

Uzgen Minaret

Mausoleum of Nasr ibn Ali

One-day tour to Uzgen town, located in the south of Kyrgyzstan is a good chance to explore a part of oriental history. Uzgen Minaret is one of the most interesting sights of the Karahanids dynasty.

Excursion

day 1

Osh – Uzgen – Osh

10:00 Meet with our guide our driver at your hotel lobby in Osh.

Transfer to Uzgen (60 km long,~1-1.5 hrs.).

Uzgen is a town in Kyrgyzstan that was a trading point between Osh and ancient Kashgar in the Great Silk Road, the town was always an important point for merchants and travelers. In the 12th Century, taking into consideration the favorable location of Uzgen made the city grow into an administrative center of the region. Uzgen reached its glory under the government of the Karahanids. The remains of Minaret and mausoleums, the necropolis of Karahanids dynasty are well - preserved to present days.

11:30 Arrival in Uzgen, start the sightseeing tour.

- Uzgen Archaeological - Architectural Museum complex consisting of Minaret of the 11-12 century, and the Museum with an exhibition hall.

Due to earthquake Uzgen Minaret was partially destroyed and was reconstructed in 1823. One can raise the highest point of the Minaret, there is a nice view of Uzgen town. it is interesting that the ornamental works of Uzgen Minaret are more precise and complex than those of Burana Tower near Bishkek.

Take some time to explore the area and take photos.

- Ancient bathhouse where one can see the remains of the eastern bathhouse of 11-12 century.

Most people of Uzgen are ethnical Uzbeks, therefore no wonder that traditional Uzbek plov is one of the most favorite dishes here. Uzgen is famous for its special kind of finest reddish-brown rice called devzira of excellent nutrition quality and taste, many locals from Osh come to Uzgen bazaar just for Uzgen brown rice.

Visit the authentic rice mill and colorful Uzgen bazaar with more than a century history.

Have lunch and taste delicious traditional meal at the local cafe.

Transfer back to Osh (1,5 hrs).

Arrival in Osh and transfer to the hotel.

End of the tour.

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Notes

- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).