Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized however they must have the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. It is recommended that you seek advice from your local GP or travel center regarding the appropriate immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. There are many other options for vegetables and salads. While traveling, you’ll have the chance to sample regional specialties, which often overlap with the diverse cultures that have lived and migrated through the centuries.
For alcohol, options are usually limited to vodka and beer so anyone wanting something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and take it home. However, it is important to know mixers, including tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will frequently meet local people who have distinctive traditions and customs. We therefore request that you be considerate and to show them respect. You can always rely on your tour 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 have a more relaxed view of Islam than their neighboring areas to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. You won’t believe how long some women’s skirts are in areas like Bishkek! However, it should also be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim area, so it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders. However, if attending mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that do not reach to the knee. males should not wear shorts.
The majority of people are Islamic with just a little over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual nation in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. Additionally, you will find Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policies.
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