Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. It is advised to speak with your local GP to get advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. But, there are numerous other options for vegetables and salads. It is possible to taste local cuisines as you travel, and often overlap with the cuisines of other cultures.
The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone looking to experiment with other drinks – like Scotch or Gin should buy it at no cost and bring it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with locals, each with their own particular customs and practices. Therefore, we ask you to be respectful and show them respect. Your guides and tour leaders are always able to guide you in the right direction.
Central Asia has a laid back way of life Islam. This is the first thing to know when you travel there particularly in cities and towns. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should also be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim area and an extra dose of caution should be applied at certain locations. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both sexes but if visiting mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts with a length that falls below the knee, and males should not wear shorts.
80percent of the people are Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual nation in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as its official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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