Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should be vaccinated with the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is recommended to ask your local GP for advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative treatments.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on rice and meat. But, there are plenty of other choices for salads and vegetable choices. It is possible to sample local cuisines while you travel, and often overlap with other ethnicities.
The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beers. If you want to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin – must purchase the item duty-free and take it along. However, be advised mixers, including tonic water, are extremely difficult to come across in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
You are likely to meet the locals, all with their particular customs and practices. We ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be in a position to give you advice accordingly.
The first thing you should know about traveling in Central Asia is that most cities and towns, have a much more relaxed view of Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. You’ll be amazed at the length of skirts that women are in cities like Bishkek! However, it needs to be noted that this is technically an Muslim area, so it is recommended that a bit of caution is required in certain places. Both genders can wear shorts and T-shirts. However, when visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should stay away from wearing shorts.
A majority of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodox Church.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual nation in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as the official language. You will also find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policy.
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