There are no compulsory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic on the proper immunisations and preventative treatments.

Food and beverages

Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on rice and meat. There are plenty of other choices for salads and other vegetables. While traveling, you’ll get to try local specialities of the region, which often overlap with the diverse cultures that have lived and changed over the years.

The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone who wants to sample something else – such as Scotch or Gin should buy the item duty-free and take it along. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their particular customs and practices. You’re asked to be respectful and considerate to locals. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to provide you with the appropriate advice.

One thing to note about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, have a much more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. You won’t believe the length of skirts that women are in areas like Bishkek! However, it should be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim region and therefore it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used at certain locations. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both sexes but if going to mosques, women must cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that do not reach just below the knee, while men should not wear shorts.

A majority of the population is Islamic with just a little over 15% of them following

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 was made an official bilingual nation in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to the official language. Due to Soviet policies, you’ll find ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.

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