Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should be vaccinated with the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We recommend that you seek out advice from your local GP or travel centre on the proper vaccinations and preventative treatment.

Food and beverages

Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on rice and meat. But, there are plenty of other choices for salads and other vegetables. You’ll be able to sample local cuisines while you travel, often overlapping with the cuisines of other cultures.

The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone wanting to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin is advised to purchase it duty-free and bring it along. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

When you travel with us, you’ll often meet local people who have their own unique customs and practices. It is your responsibility to show respect and respect towards locals. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able provide you with the appropriate advice.

Central Asia has a laid low-key attitude to Islam. It is the very first thing you must be aware of while traveling in Central Asia especially in cities and towns. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! This is a Muslim region, so it’s crucial to be aware in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts with a length that falls below the knees, and males should not wear shorts.

With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as another official language. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policies.

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