There are no compulsory immunisations for travelers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be current on Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended to speak with your local GP for advice on most effective immunisations, as well as preventative therapies.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on rice and meat. There are other choices for salads and other vegetables. It is possible to try local cuisines as you travel, often overlapping with other cuisines.
With regard to alcohol, options are typically limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for example – should purchase it duty-free and then bring it to the bar. Mixers, such as tonic water, are difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
There are many opportunities to interact with localswho have their own distinct customs and customs. We ask you to be kind and show them respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be in a position to advise you accordingly.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed approach to Islam. This is the first thing you must know when you travel there particularly in cities and towns. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should also be noted that this is technically classified as a Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution should be applied in certain areas. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders, but when attending mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts with a length that falls below the knees, and males should not wear shorts.
With only a little over 15% of the population following Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz to its official language. Due to Soviet policies, you can see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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