Travelers to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized however they must have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. It is advised to ask your local GP for advice on most effective immunisations, as well as preventative measures.

Food and drink

The food in Kyrgyzstan tends to be based around rice and meat but the selection of vegetables and salads on offer are very varied. You can taste local cuisines as you travel and they often overlap with other cuisines.

The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. If you want to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin should buy it at no cost and bring it with them. Be aware mixers, including tonic water, are extremely difficult to find in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

While on our trips, you will often meet local people, each with their own distinct traditions and customs. We therefore request that you be considerate and to show them respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be able to provide you with the appropriate advice.

Central Asia has a laid low-key way of life Islam. This is the first thing you must be aware of while traveling in Central Asia especially in towns and cities. You’ll be shocked by how long skirts of women are in places such as Bishkek! It is a Muslim zone, therefore it is essential to be careful in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders. However, if attending mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls just below the knee, while males should not wear shorts.

A majority of the population are Islamic with just over 15% following

Russian Orthodox Church.

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual country in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as the official language. Also, there are ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policy.

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