Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized but they should be vaccinated with the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It’s a good idea to speak with your local GP for advice regarding the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative measures.

Food and drink

Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. However, there are numerous other options in terms of salads and vegetables. It is possible to experience local cuisines when you travel and they often overlap with those of other cultures.

The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase it duty-free and bring it along. Be aware mixers, including tonic water, are extremely difficult to find in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

While on our trips, you will often meet local people, each with distinctive traditions and customs. You’re asked to pay respect and consideration towards locals. Your guides and tour leaders will always be able provide you with the appropriate advice.

One thing to note about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns are characterized by a more relaxed view of Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should be remembered that Bishkek is technically a Muslim region and therefore an extra dose of caution should be applied at certain locations. Both genders can wear shorts and T-shirts. When visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.

With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the people are Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual country in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as its official language. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policies.

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