There are no obligatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. We suggest you seek guidance from your local GP or travel specialist on the proper immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and drinks
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered around meat and rice, although the vegetables and salads offered are varied. If you travel around, you’ll have the chance to sample local cuisines of the region which are usually a blend of the different cultures that have existed and changed over the centuries.
The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone who wants to sample something different – like Scotch or Gin should buy the alcohol duty-free and carry it with them. But, take note that mixers, which include tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with locals, each with their particular customs and practices. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to show them respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able advise you accordingly.
The first thing you should know about traveling in Central Asia is that most cities and towns have a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by the length of skirts that women are in cities such as Bishkek! But, it must be noted that this is technically a Muslim area and it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain areas. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders, but when going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that are below the knee, and males should not wear shorts.
A majority of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodox.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as an official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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