Travellers to Kyrgyzstan do not need to be vaccinated, but they should have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend that you seek out advice from your local GP or travel center regarding the appropriate vaccinations and preventative therapies.

Food and drinks

The food served in Kyrgyzstan is generally based around meat and rice but the selection of vegetables and salads that are available are diverse. As you travel you will be able to taste local dishes from the region, which often overlap with the cultures that have lived and changed over the centuries.

For alcohol, the choice is generally limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and bring it out. However, it is important to know mixers, including tonic water are very difficult to locate in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

When you travel with us, you’ll often meet local people Each with their own unique traditions and customs. We ask you to be courteous and show them respect. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to help you.

Central Asia has a laid low-key style of Islam. It is the very first thing you should know when you travel there, especially in cities and towns. It’s amazing the length of skirts that women are in cities such as Bishkek! However, it should be remembered that Bishkek is technically classified as a Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution must be taken in certain locations. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.

With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, over 80% of the people are Islamic.

Russian Orthodox Church.

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual nation in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as its official language. Additionally, you will find ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.

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