There are no obligatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan but you must be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel center regarding the appropriate immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on meat and rice. But, there are numerous other options for vegetables and salads. If you travel around, you’ll get to try local specialities of the region, which often overlap with the different cultures that have existed and migrated through the centuries.
In the case of alcohol, options are mostly limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for example – can purchase it duty-free and take it home. Be aware mixers, including tonic water, can be extremely difficult to come across in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people Each with their own unique customs and practices. You’re asked to pay respect and consideration to local people. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to assist you.
The first thing to mention about travelling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns have a much more relaxed view of Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. You won’t believe the length of skirts that women are in places like Bishkek! But, it must be noted that this is technically an Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution should be applied in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders, but when going to mosques, women must cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that do not reach below the knee, and males should not wear shorts.
With just over 15% following Islam, 80% of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as the official language. Because of Soviet policies, you will meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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