Osh Region district, Kyrgyzstan

Places to visit near Uzgen

Uzgen is a town in Osh Region district, Kyrgyzstan, home to about 40,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs and 8 parks. The must-see places are Mausoleum of Asaf Ibn Burkhiya (63 km), Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain (64 km) and Papan Reservoir (70 km).

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Uzgen at a glance

Location
Osh Region district, Kyrgyzstan
Population
about 40,360
Coordinates
40.7699° N, 73.3007° E
Places within 50 km
94
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Uzgen

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Forts & heritage near Uzgen

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uzgen

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Pereval Bel’-Achik (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Uzgen

41 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Мечит "Мажрумтал" (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Uzgen

12 parks within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Парк Орто-Коргон (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Uzgen

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Yassi Gaming Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uzgen

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uzgen. The closest is Andijan Reservoir (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Uzgen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uzgen
  2. 6 km Yassi Gaming Reserve · nature spot, Osh Region
  3. 25 km Andijan Reservoir · reservoir, Andijan Region
  4. 19 km Памятник Манасу · heritage site, Osh Region
  5. 1 km Uzgen Archaeological and Architectural Museum Complex · heritage site, Osh Region
  6. 1 km Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty · tomb, Osh Region
  7. 0 km Back to Uzgen

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How to reach Uzgen

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    Within 15 km of Uzgen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uzgen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2845Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1145Pereval Bel’-Achik (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2441Мечит "Мажрумтал" (1 km)
    Other attractions1320Uzgen Minaret (1 km)
    Parks812Парк Орто-Коргон (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Yassi Gaming Reserve (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Andijan Reservoir (19 km)
    Caves08Tamchy Tamar (63 km)
    Treks18Pass 3150m (44 km)
    Churches25Церковь Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы (16 km)
    Waterfalls04Very Small Waterfall (59 km)
    Museums14History and Local Lore Museum (38 km)

    Uzgen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uzgen?

    Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty (tomb, about 1 km), Uzgen Archaeological and Architectural Museum Complex (heritage site, about 1 km), Памятник Манасу (heritage site, about 1 km), Yassi Gaming Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Andijan Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Kempir-Abad Reservoir (reservoir, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Uzgen?

    94 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs, 13 other attractions, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uzgen?

    Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty, about 1 km by road; Uzgen Archaeological and Architectural Museum Complex (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uzgen?

    Pereval Bel’-Achik, about 5 km by road; Ovrag Ak-Yar (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Uzgen?

    Мечит "Мажрумтал", about 1 km by road; Молдо Эрназар (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uzgen?

    Start in Uzgen, visit Yassi Gaming Reserve, then Andijan Reservoir, then Памятник Манасу, then Uzgen Archaeological and Architectural Museum Complex, then Mausoleum of the Rulers of the Karakhanid Dynasty, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uzgen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

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