Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized but they should carry the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We recommend you seek guidance from your local GP or travel centre regarding the appropriate immunisations and preventative treatments.

Food and drinks

The cuisine in Kyrgyzstan is generally based on rice and meats although the variety of salads and other vegetables on offer are very varied. You can experience local cuisines when you travel and they often overlap with the cuisines of other cultures.

With regard to alcohol, options are mostly limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different like Scotch or Gin for instance – must purchase it duty-free and bring it out. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own unique customs and practices. It is your responsibility to show respect and consideration to locals. Your tour-leaders and guides are always able to guide you in the right direction.

The first thing to mention about travelling through Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns, have a more relaxed view of Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should also be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim area, so a little bit of caution must be taken in certain locations. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. However, when visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.

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

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as an official language. Also, there are ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.

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