Travellers to Kyrgyzstan do not need to be vaccinated but they should be vaccinated with the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to speak with your local GP for advice on the most effective immunisations, as well as preventative therapies.
Food and drinks
The food served in Kyrgyzstan is generally based on rice and meat but the salads and vegetables offered are varied. You can experience local cuisines when you travel, and often overlap with other ethnicities.
Regarding alcohol, your options are generally limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – must buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. Mixers like tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with locals, each with their distinct customs and customs. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to show them respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be able guide you in the right direction.
Central Asia has a laid back attitude to Islam. This is the first thing you need to know when you travel there particularly in towns and cities. You’ll be amazed at how long skirts of women are in areas such as Bishkek! This is an Muslim zone, therefore it is essential to be careful in certain areas. Both sexes can wear T-shirts and shorts. When visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders in trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. There are also ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policy.
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