There are no mandatory immunisations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan although you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic regarding the appropriate immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and beverages
The food in Kyrgyzstan is generally based on rice and meat but the selection of vegetables and salads offered are varied. As you travel you will have the chance to sample local specialities of the region, which often overlap with the different cultures that have existed and changed over the centuries.
In the case of alcohol, the options are generally limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different like Scotch or Gin for example – can buy it duty free and bring it out. Mixers such as tonic water are difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You are likely to meet locals, each with their distinct customs and customs. We ask you to pay respect and consideration to locals. The tour guides and tour guides are always able to guide you in the right direction.
The first thing you should know about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, have a more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you won’t believe the length of some women’s skirts! This is an Muslim region, so it’s essential to be careful in certain places. Both genders can wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders in trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, 80% of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the 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 as its official language. You will also find Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policies.
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