Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It’s a good idea to speak with your local GP to get advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.
Food and beverages
The food in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meats although the variety of salads and other vegetables available are varied. When you travel, you’ll have a chance to experience local cuisines of the region that are often a part of the cultures that have lived and moved through the years.
For alcohol, options are usually limited to vodka and beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and take it home. But, take note that mixers, such as tonic water are very difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll frequently interact with local people, each with distinctive customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. You can always count on your tour-leaders or guides to help you.
One thing to note about travelling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns, are characterized by a more relaxed view of Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should also be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim region and therefore some caution should be used in certain places. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. However, when visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders in trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
A majority of the population are Islamic with just a little over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxy
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as an official language. Because of Soviet policies, it is possible to encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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