Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should carry the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre for the right vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Food and beverages
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is typically based on rice and meats but the vegetables and salads on offer are very varied. You’ll be able to taste local cuisines as you travel, and often overlap with other ethnicities.
The alcohol selection is restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else , such as Scotch or Gin should buy the item duty-free and take it with them. But, take note that mixers, such as tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
When you travel with us, you’ll frequently meet local people Each with unique customs and customs. We therefore ask you to be kind and show them respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be able to provide you with the appropriate advice.
The first thing to say about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns, have a more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. You won’t believe how long skirts of women are in cities such as Bishkek! It is a Muslim area so it is crucial to be aware in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both sexes but if going to mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts with a length that falls below the knees, and the male should not wear shorts.
80percent of the people are Islamic with just a little over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual nation in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. Because of Soviet policies, you’ll see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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