Travellers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should carry the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel centre on the proper immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and drink
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. But, there are numerous other options for salads and vegetable choices. While traveling, you’ll be able to taste local cuisines of the region that often cross-pollinate with the cultures that have lived and migrated through the millennia.
The alcohol selection is restricted to vodka or beers. If you want to try something different – like Scotch or Gin – must purchase it duty-free and bring it along. However, be advised mixers, including tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will often interact with locals all with distinctive customs and traditions. You’re asked to be respectful and considerate to local people. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able give you advice accordingly.
The first thing you should know about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, have a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. You’ll be amazed at the length of skirts that women are in places such as Bishkek! This is an Muslim area so it is essential to be careful in certain areas. Both genders are allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques women should cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
The majority of people is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual nation in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz to its official language. Additionally, you will find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policies.
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