Travelers to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized however they must have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend that you seek out advice from your local GP or travel specialist as to the correct immunisations and preventative measures.
Drinks and food
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meats but the variety of salads and other vegetables that are available are diverse. As you travel you will get to try regional specialties that are often a part of the various cultures that have existed and migrated through the years.
For alcohol, the options are typically limited to vodka or beer. Those who want something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and then bring it to the bar. Mixers like tonic water are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with locals, each with their own distinctive customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be kind and show them respect. You can always rely on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
The first thing you should know about visiting Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns take a more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you won’t believe the length of some women’s skirts! This is an Muslim zone, therefore it is important to be cautious in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders. But if going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that are to the knee. the male should not wear shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as an additional official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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