Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized however they must have the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel center on the proper vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on rice and meat. However, there are other choices for salads and other vegetables. You can sample local cuisines while you travel, which often overlap with other cuisines.
The selection of alcohol is restricted to vodka or beer. Anyone wanting to try something else – such as Scotch or Gin should buy it duty-free and bring it with them. Mixers, such as tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You are likely to meet the locals, all with their particular customs and practices. We therefore request that you be respectful and treat them with respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be able guide you in the right direction.
One thing to note about travelling through Central Asia is that most cities and towns, are characterized by a more laid-back approach to Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In areas like Bishkek you’ll be shocked at the length of some women’s skirts! It’s an Muslim zone, therefore it is crucial to be aware in certain places. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both sexes but if attending mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts that fall below the knees, and males should not wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just a little over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the early 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as a second official language. Additionally, you will find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policy.
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