Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan do not need to be vaccinated, but they should have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre on the proper immunisations and preventative treatments.

Drinks and food

The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is generally based around meat and rice however the salads and vegetables that are available are diverse. If you travel around, you’ll get to try regional specialties that often cross-pollinate with the diverse cultures that have lived and changed over the years.

The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. If you want to try something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase it duty-free and bring it with them. But, take note that mixers, which include tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

On our tours you will often interact with locals, each with their own distinct customs and practices. We ask you to be considerate and to show them respect. The tour guides and tour guides will always be able advise you accordingly.

One thing to note about travelling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns take a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by how long skirts of women are in places like Bishkek! This is a Muslim location, and it’s essential to be careful in certain places. Both genders are allowed to wear T-shirts and shorts. When visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should stay away from wearing shorts.

With just over 15% following Islam, more than 80% of the people are Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan became an official multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as another official language. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policy.

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