Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized however they must have the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic as to the correct immunisations and preventative measures.

Food and drinks

The food in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered around rice and meat however the vegetables and salads available are varied. It is possible to sample local cuisines while you travel, which often overlap with the cuisines of other cultures.

The alcohol selection is restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone looking to experiment with something else , such as Scotch or Gin should buy it duty-free and bring it along. Mixers like tonic water are hard to come by in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

There are many opportunities to interact with the locals, all with their distinct customs and customs. We therefore request that you be courteous and show them respect. The tour guides and tour guides will always be able to advise you accordingly.

The first thing you should know about visiting Central Asia is that most cities and towns take a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. You’ll be amazed at how long some women’s skirts are in cities like Bishkek! However, it should be kept in mind that this is technically a Muslim area, so a little bit of caution should be applied in certain locations. Both sexes can wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.

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

Russian Orthodox.

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as its official language. Because of Soviet policies, you’ll see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.

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