There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It is advised to ask your local GP to get advice on the most effective immunisations and preventative treatment options.
Food and beverages
The cuisine in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meats but the variety of salads and other vegetables on offer are very varied. You can try local cuisines as you travel, often overlapping with other cuisines.
The available alcohol options are restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone looking to experiment with something else , such as Scotch or Gin should buy it at no cost and bring it along. Be aware that mixers, such as tonic water, are incredibly difficult to find in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will frequently meet local people, each with unique traditions and customs. Therefore, we ask you to be respectful and show them respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be in a position to guide you in the right direction.
The first thing to mention about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns have a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbors to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you won’t believe the length of women’s skirts! But, it must be remembered that Bishkek is technically classified as a Muslim region , and therefore it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain areas. Women and men can both wear T-shirts and shorts. When visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
With only a little over 15% of the population following Islam, 80% of the population is Islamic.
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Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual state in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as the official language. Also, there are Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policies.
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