Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized but they should carry the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel centre for the right vaccinations and preventative therapies.

Food and beverages

The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered around meat and rice but the variety of salads and other vegetables available are varied. You can taste local cuisines as you travel and they often overlap with other ethnicities.

Regarding alcohol, the options are usually limited to vodka and beer. Those who want something different like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and take it home. However, it is important to know that mixers, such as tonic water, are incredibly difficult to locate in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their own particular customs and practices. You are asked to show respect and consideration towards locals. You can always count on your tour guide or tour leader to assist you.

One thing to note about travelling through Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns, take a more relaxed approach to Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be shocked at the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should be noted that this is technically considered to be a Muslim area and some caution must be taken in certain places. Women and men can both wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques, women should cover up their shoulders with trousers or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.

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

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan became an official multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as an additional official language. Because of Soviet policies, you will meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.

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