Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend you seek guidance from your local GP or travel specialist on the proper vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Drinks and food
The food served in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meat, although the vegetables and salads offered are varied. You can experience local cuisines when you travel, often overlapping with other cuisines.
The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase it at no cost and bring it with them. Mixers like tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll often interact with locals all with their own distinct customs and traditions. You are asked to pay respect and consideration to the locals. You can always rely on your tour guides or tour leaders to help you.
The first thing you should know about visiting Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns have a much more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s amazing how long some women’s skirts are in places such as Bishkek! It is an Muslim region, so it’s imperative to be mindful in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both sexes but if going to mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts that are below the knees, and the male should not wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual nation in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as its official language. Due to Soviet policies, it is possible to find ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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