Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan do not need to be vaccinated but they should carry the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to ask your local GP for advice regarding the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative measures.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on rice and meat. However, there are many other options in terms of salads and vegetables. As you travel you will get to try local dishes from the region that are often a part of the different cultures that have existed and changed over the centuries.
In the case of alcohol, options are mostly limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different like Scotch or Gin for example – should purchase it duty-free and bring it out. Mixers like tonic water are hard to come by in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with locals, each with their distinctive customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to show respect and consideration to local people. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
The first thing to say about travelling through Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns are characterized by a more relaxed view of Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by how long skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! However, it should also be remembered that Bishkek is technically a Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution must be taken at certain locations. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders. But if attending mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts that are just below the knee, while the male should not wear shorts.
The majority of people is Islamic with just a little over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz to the official language. Because of Soviet policies, you will meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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