There aren’t any mandatory vaccinations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan however you must be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek guidance from your local GP or travel center as to the correct immunisations and preventative measures.

Food and beverages

The food in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meats but the vegetables and salads on offer are very varied. While traveling, you’ll get to try local cuisines of the region that are often a part of the various cultures that have existed and moved through the millennia.

The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone wanting to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin – must purchase the item duty-free and take it with them. Mixers like tonic water are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

You are likely to meet the locals, all with their distinctive customs and traditions. Therefore, we ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.

One thing to note about visiting Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns are characterized by a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. It’s amazing how long the skirts of women are in cities like Bishkek! However, it should be noted that this is technically considered to be a Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution is required in certain locations. Both genders can wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders with trousers or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.

80percent of the people is Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following

Russian Orthodoxia.

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to the official language. Due to Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.

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