There are no obligatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan however you must be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic regarding the appropriate immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and beverages
The cuisine in Kyrgyzstan tends to be based around rice and meat but the variety of salads and other vegetables offered are varied. When you travel, you’ll be able to taste local dishes from the region that often cross-pollinate with the different cultures that have existed and moved through the centuries.
The available alcohol options are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else , such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase the item duty-free and take it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll often meet local people, each with unique customs and practices. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to show them respect. Your 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. This is the first thing to know when you travel there particularly in towns and cities. In areas such as Bishkek you won’t believe the length of women’s skirts! It is a Muslim location, and it’s crucial to be aware in certain places. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders, but when attending mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls below the knees, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, over 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual country in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as the official language. Also, there are ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policy.
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