Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized, but they should have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We suggest you seek guidance from your local GP or travel centre on the proper immunisations and preventative measures.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on rice and meat. There are many other options for salads and other vegetables. If you travel around, you’ll have a chance to experience local cuisines of the region, which often overlap with the different cultures that have existed and moved through the millennia.
Regarding alcohol, the choice is generally limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different – Scotch or Gin for example – should buy it duty free and take it home. However, be advised that mixers, which include tonic water are very difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with the locals, all with their particular customs and practices. We therefore ask you to be respectful and treat them with respect. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to help you.
Central Asia has a laid down way of life Islam. This is the first thing you should know when you travel there particularly in towns and cities. In areas such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of some women’s skirts! However, it should also be noted that this is technically an Muslim region and therefore some caution should be used in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders, but when attending mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls below the knee, and men should not wear shorts.
A majority of the population are Islamic with just over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxy
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. Due to Soviet policies, you’ll encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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