Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized however they must have the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It’s a good idea to talk to your local GP to get advice on the most effective immunisations, as well as preventative treatment options.

Food and drink

Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. There are plenty of other choices for salads and other vegetables. You will be able to sample local cuisines while you travel and they often overlap with the cuisines of other cultures.

The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone who wants to sample something else , such as Scotch or Gin – should purchase the item duty-free and take it with them. Mixers like 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. Therefore, we ask you to be respectful and treat them with respect. The tour guides and tour guides are always able to guide you in the right direction.

The first thing to mention about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns take a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of some women’s skirts! This is an Muslim location, and it’s crucial to be aware in certain areas. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women must cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls to the knee. men should not wear shorts.

The majority of people is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as a second official language. You will also find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policy.

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