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Khoja Ahrar Complex
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Ohalik Mountains
Foothill valley 15–20 km south-west of Samarkand with three Ohalik villages, the 8 m Devsharshara waterfall and Kemqoton peak.
Nature
About the place
The Ohalik valley lies 15 to 20 km south-west of Samarkand, an easy escape from the city heat. Lower, Middle and Upper Ohalik villages sit at about 800 to 850 metres along the Ohaliksoy stream, and above them the ridge climbs to Kemqoton peak at roughly 2200 metres.
A popular walk leads up the valley to Devsharshara, a waterfall about 8 metres high. Since 2024 an area of 4600 hectares here has been a designated tourist zone. Plan on about four hours for the drive, the walk and a meal, and wear shoes with good grip.
Why go
- Devsharshara waterfall, about 8 m
- Three villages at 800–850 m
- Kemqoton peak at about 2200 m
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