kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide

Trek Zone
Саламатсызбы
(sal-amat syz-by • Kyrgyz)
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39°F
Saturday
39°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Kyrgyzstan?

3

March

Off
season

4

April

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Kyrgyzstan for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 22 to 26 USD

Tourist's budget
from 49 to 64 USD

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Did you know?

The population of Kyrgyzstan is around 6.52 mil., which puts the country in 104. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Bishkek (KG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6514 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Bishkek click here

Bishkek
Bishkek
Tokmok
Karakol
Jalal-Abad
Osh
Washington D.C.
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Philadelphia
Houston
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Time Timezone

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Safety

General travel safety level in Kyrgyzstan on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

7 April 2024• People's April Revolution Day

8 April 2024• People's April Revolution Holiday

Currency

Som (KGS) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 KGS
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.01036
96.52443
GBP
0.00885
113
USD
0.01118
89.471
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Kyrgyzstan

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Distance matrix
MilesBishkekOshKarakolIssyk-KulKochkorTalasBalykchyCholpon-Ata
Bishkek-1871941387412285127
Osh187-320265193141220265
Karakol194320-5913631311368
Issyk-Kul13826559-782555418
Kochkor7419313678-1802874
Talas122141313255180-201246
Balykchy852201135428201-48
Cholpon-Ata12726568187424648-

Best Ways to Experience Kyrgyzstan

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 22 to 26 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 49 to 64 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Kyrgyzstan via the Prices link

Currency

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Som (KGS)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Kyrgyzstan.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
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visiting flagKyrgyzstan for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 60 days

Electricity

220V (50 Hz)

In Kyrgyzstan the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

104 / 231
Ranking
6 524 195
Kyrgyz 64.9%, Uzbek 13.8%, Russian 12.5%, Dungan 1.1%, Ukrainian 1%, Uighur 1%

Area

105 / 232
Ranking
77.2 thous. mi²
It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

100 / 221
Ranking
72.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 68women 76.5

Median age

100 / 222
Ranking
27.3
Average age of population expressed in years.men 26.1women 28.5

Population growth

99 / 224
Ranking
0.9%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

94 / 210
Ranking
99.6%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.7%women 99.5%

GDP

89 / 194
Ranking
4 963 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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