There are no obligatory immunisations for those traveling to Kyrgyzstan but you must be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your local GP or travel centre regarding the appropriate vaccinations and preventative therapies.

Food and beverages

The food served in Kyrgyzstan is typically based on rice and meat, although the selection of vegetables and salads available are varied. As you travel you will have a chance to experience local cuisines of the region which are usually a blend of the various cultures that have existed and moved through the centuries.

Regarding alcohol, the options are generally limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and take it home. Be aware that mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to find in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

While on our trips, you will frequently meet local people who have their own unique traditions and customs. You are asked to be respectful and considerate towards locals. You can always count on your tour guide or tour leader to assist you.

The first thing to mention about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns take a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should be kept in mind that this is technically a Muslim region , and therefore an extra dose of caution should be used in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders, but when going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that are to the knee. men shouldn’t wear shorts.

80% of the population are Islamic with just over 15% following

Russian Orthodoxy

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan became an official dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as a second official language. Due to Soviet policies, you will meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.

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