There are no obligatory immunisations for travelers to Kyrgyzstan though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek guidance from your local GP or travel specialist as to the correct vaccinations and preventative therapies.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on rice and meat. But, there are many other options for vegetables and salads. If you travel around, you’ll have the chance to sample local dishes from the region that are often a part of the cultures that have lived and migrated through the years.
In the case of alcohol, the choice is typically limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and bring it out. However, be advised that mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to come across in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll often interact with locals all with distinctive customs and practices. We therefore request that you be considerate and to treat them with respect. You can always count on your tour guide or tour leader to assist you.
One thing to note about travelling through Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns, take a more laid-back approach to Islam than their neighbours to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of women’s skirts! However, it should be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim region , and therefore a little bit of caution is required at certain locations. Both genders can wear T-shirts and shorts. However, when visiting mosques women should cover their shoulders in trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual country in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz to its official language. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policy.
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