There aren’t any compulsory vaccinations for travellers to Tajikistan however you must be current on Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio as well as Hepatitis A. Malaria can be found in certain parts of Tajikistan which is why we advise you seek advice from your local GP or travel center regarding the most appropriate vaccinations and preventative treatments.
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will often interact with locals Each with distinct customs and traditions. We expect you to be respectful and considerate to local people. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to help you.
First, it is important to know that Central Asia has a more open-minded attitude to Islam than its neighbours in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Central Asia is a Muslim area so it is vital to be vigilant in specific areas. Long shorts and T-shirts are fine for both sexes in the city, but when visiting mosques that are active, all visitors should wear pants which are shorter than the knee and tops that cover shoulders. The use of a head scarf is advised for women. The trip takes us to remote locations that aren’t normally frequented by tourists. The locals are modest when it comes to dressing, so it is highly likely that you’ll feel more comfortable wearing conservative clothing.
Language and Religion
The official language of Tajikistan is Tajik. Russian is still widely used in business and communications.
Most people follow Sunni Islam. A small portion of the population are followers of Russian Orthodox, Catholicism and Buddhism.
Drinks and food
The menu on this tour is mainly on soups, meat and potatoes. In more remote and higher altitude places vegetables can be difficult to find. There are plenty of dried nuts and dried fruits to sample.
The alcohol choices are limited to beer or vodka. Anyone who wants to experiment with something different, such as Scotch or Gin should buy the item duty-free and take it with them. It isn’t easy to locate mixer drinks such as tonic water.
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