There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan but you must be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended to consult your local GP for advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative treatment options.
Food and beverages
The cuisine in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered around rice and meat however the variety of salads and other vegetables offered are varied. While traveling, you’ll have the chance to sample local dishes from the region which are usually a blend of the diverse cultures that have lived and moved around over the millennia.
The options for alcohol are only vodka or beer. If you want to try something else , such as Scotch or Gin – must 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
There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their own particular customs and practices. Therefore, we ask you to be courteous and show them respect. You can always count on your tour-leaders or guides to help you.
Central Asia has a laid down way of life Islam. This is the first thing you need to know about traveling there particularly in cities and towns. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of women’s skirts! But, it must be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim area and a little bit of caution should be used at certain locations. Women and men can both wear shorts and T-shirts. However, when visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% following
Russian Orthodox Church.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz to the official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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