Second-year Tourism students of Osh State University visited Batken Region as part of their educational and practical training. They explored the region’s natural attractions, historical and cultural heritage, and tourist destinations.
During the trip, students visited Batken city, Tortkul Reservoir, the Madigen Geopark, Kan-i-Gut Cave, Aigul Mountain, Boz-Adyr village, and Kadamjai city. They also explored the Sokh and Shahimardan enclaves, Khudayar Khan’s Fortress, the Moldo Niyaz State Historical Memorial Museum, pilgrimage sites associated with Hazrat Ali, the Ak-Suu Forestry Section of the Uch-Korgon Forestry Enterprise, and the Dugaba recreation area.
The students observed the region’s natural resources, mountain landscapes, and historical and cultural sites, focusing on their potential to attract tourists.
The trip aimed to deepen future tourism specialists’ practical knowledge, help them assess Batken Region’s tourism potential, and broaden their understanding of domestic tourism development in Kyrgyzstan.