Travellers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to speak with your local GP to get advice on the best immunisations as well as preventative treatments.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on rice and meat. But, there are numerous other options for salads and vegetable choices. When you travel, you’ll have the chance to sample regional specialties, which often overlap with the cultures that have lived and changed over the years.
Regarding alcohol, your options are usually limited to vodka and beer. Anyone looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for example – can buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. Be aware that mixers, like tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people who have unique customs and traditions. We ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
The first thing you should know about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns take a more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you won’t believe the length of some women’s skirts! It’s a Muslim location, and it’s essential to be careful in certain places. Both sexes can wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should stay away from wearing shorts.
80% of the population are Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz as the official language. Also, there are ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policy.
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