Travelers to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized however they must have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel specialist on the proper vaccinations and preventative therapies.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. There are numerous other options for vegetables and salads. It is possible to taste local cuisines as you travel, often overlapping with other ethnicities.
In the case of alcohol, options are mostly limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different – Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and take it home. Be aware that mixers, such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will often meet local people all with their own unique customs and practices. It is your responsibility to show respect and consideration to the locals. You can always rely on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed style of Islam. This is the first thing you must know about traveling there, especially in towns and cities. You’ll be amazed at how long the skirts of women are in areas such as Bishkek! But, it must be remembered that Bishkek is technically classified as a Muslim area and an extra dose of caution must be taken at certain locations. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques women should cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of them following
Russian Orthodoxy
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. Because of Soviet policies, it is possible to encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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