Tourists traveling to Tajikistan do not need to get immunized. However, they should be protected with the latest in Tetanus and Typhoid as well as Polio, Hepatitis A and Polio. Malaria is also able to be found in Tajikistan and it’s best to talk with your physician for recommendations on vaccinations.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will often interact with locals all with distinct tradition and customs. Therefore, we ask you to be respectful and treat them with respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be able advise you accordingly.
The first thing to note about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the towns and cities, are more relaxed in their approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Central Asia is an Muslim region, so it’s important to be cautious in certain regions. While both men and women can wear shorts or T-shirts in the city, they should not be wearing large sleeves or T-shirts. However, anyone visiting the mosques that are active should wear pants that do not go below the knees and wear tops which cover shoulders. A head scarf is also advised for females. This tour takes us to remote places that are not usually frequented by tourists. The local people are very modest when it comes to their clothes and so you are likely to feel more relaxed wearing quite conservative clothing too.
Language and Religion
Tajik is the official dialect of Tajikistan. Russian is still widely used in business and communication.
The majority of the population follow Sunni Islam, with the minority of the population following Russian Orthodox, Catholicism, Buddhism and Judaism.
Food and drinks
The menu on the tour tends mainly on soups, meat and potatoes. In remote and higher altitude places vegetables can be hard to find. However, there are plenty of dried nuts and dried fruits that you can try.
The options for alcohol are limited to beers or vodka. Anyone who wants to experiment with something else – such as Scotch or Gin is recommended to buy the alcohol duty-free and bring it with them. Mixer drinks like tonic water can be difficult to come by, even.
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