There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be current on Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel specialist for the right vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. There are many other options for salads and vegetable choices. When you travel, you’ll have a chance to experience local dishes from the region that are often a part of the various cultures that have existed and moved through the years.
The options for alcohol are restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone looking to experiment with something else , such as Scotch or Gin – should purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it along. Mixers such as tonic water are hard to come by in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to show them respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be in a position to guide you in the right direction.
Central Asia has a laid back approach to Islam. This is the first thing you need to know about traveling there, especially in towns and cities. You won’t believe how long skirts of women are in cities such as Bishkek! It is an Muslim region, so it’s imperative to be mindful in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that do not reach to the knee. males should not wear shorts.
With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, more than 80% of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodox.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as an additional 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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