There are no obligatory immunisations for travelers to Kyrgyzstan though you should have up-to date vaccinations for Typhoid Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It is a good idea to talk to your local GP for advice regarding the best immunisations as well as preventative treatments.

Food and beverages

Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. There are numerous other options for salads and other vegetables. While traveling, you’ll get to try regional specialties, which often overlap with the different cultures that have existed and moved through the centuries.

The selection of alcohol is limited to beer or vodka. Anyone looking to experiment with something different – like Scotch or Gin – should purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it with them. Mixers like tonic water are hard to come by in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

You will often interact with locals, each with their own distinct customs and customs. Therefore, we ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be in a position to guide you in the right direction.

Central Asia has a laid back way of life Islam. This is the first thing you need to be aware of while traveling in Central Asia particularly in towns and cities. You’ll be amazed at how long some women’s skirts are in areas like Bishkek! This is an Muslim zone, therefore it is essential to be careful in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both sexes but if going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts that are below the knee, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.

With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, the majority of the population is Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as an additional official language. There are also ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.

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