There aren’t any mandatory vaccinations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend that you seek out advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and drink
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on rice and meat. However, there are other choices for salads and other vegetables. While traveling, you’ll be able to taste local cuisines of the region that are often a part of the cultures that have lived and changed over the centuries.
With regard to alcohol, your options are mostly limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and take it home. However, be advised that mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll frequently interact with local people Each with their own unique customs and traditions. We ask you to show respect and respect to locals. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to guide you in the right direction.
Central Asia has a laid back style of Islam. It is the very first thing you must know about traveling there especially in cities and towns. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of some women’s skirts! But, it must be remembered that it is technically a Muslim region and therefore a little bit of caution should be used in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both sexes but if visiting mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts that fall to the knee. the male should not wear shorts.
A majority of the population is Islamic with just a little over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz to its official language. Because of Soviet policies, it is possible to encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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