There are no obligatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan but you must be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended to talk to your local GP to get advice on the most effective immunisations, as well as preventative therapies.

Drinks and food

Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on meat and rice. However, there are many other options in terms of salads and vegetables. You can try local cuisines as you travel and they often overlap with other ethnicities.

The available alcohol options are restricted to vodka or beers. If you want to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin – should purchase the item duty-free and take it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are very difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

On our tours you will often meet local people Each with unique traditions and customs. Therefore, we ask you to be courteous and treat them with respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be in a position to give you advice accordingly.

Central Asia has a laid low-key approach to Islam. It is the very first thing you need to be aware of when traveling to Central Asia especially in cities and towns. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be shocked at the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should also be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim area, so it is recommended that a bit of caution is required in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls to the knee. men shouldn’t wear shorts.

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

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan became an official dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as a second official language. Additionally, you will find Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.

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