Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized but they should be vaccinated with the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is a good idea to consult your local GP for advice on best immunisations as well as preventative therapies.

Food and drink

The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is generally based around rice and meat, although the variety of salads and other vegetables that are available are diverse. If you travel around, you’ll have a chance to experience local cuisines of the region that are often a part of the cultures that have lived and migrated through the millennia.

With regard to alcohol, your options are typically limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – must purchase it duty-free and take it home. Mixers, such as tonic water, are very difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

When you travel with us, you’ll often meet local people, each with their own distinct customs and customs. Therefore, we ask you to be respectful and show them respect. You can always count on your tour guides or tour leaders to help you.

The first thing to mention about visiting 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 as well as Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by how long skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! It’s a Muslim region, so it’s important to be cautious in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders, but when visiting mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls below the knee, and males should not wear shorts.

With only a little over 15% of the population following Islam, 80% of the population is Islamic.

Russian Orthodox Church.

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as the official language. Due to Soviet policies, you’ll encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.

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