There aren’t any compulsory vaccinations required for visitors to Tajikistan though you should have up-to date vaccinations for Typhoid Tetanus, Polio as well as Hepatitis A. Malaria is found in a few areas of Tajikistan therefore we suggest you consult your physician or travel centre as to the appropriate immunisations and preventative treatments.
Cultural Sensitivity
When you travel with us, you’ll frequently interact with local people Each with their own unique traditions and customs. We ask you to be courteous and show them respect. The tour guides and tour guides will always be able to give you advice accordingly.
One thing to remember about traveling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns, are much more relaxed approach to Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Central Asia is an Muslim region, so it’s important to be cautious in certain zones. While both men and women are allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts in the cities, they must not wear T-shirts with long sleeves. Anyone who visits active mosques should wear pants that do not go below the knees and wear tops that cover the shoulders. A headscarf is also advised for females. This tour takes us to remote locations that aren’t normally frequented by tourists. The people of the area are conservative in their dressing and so you are likely to feel more comfortable wearing quite conservative clothing too.
Language and Religion
Tajik is the official tongue of Tajikistan. Russian is used for business and communication.
The majority of people are followers of Sunni Islam. A small number of people are followers of Russian Orthodox, Catholicism and Buddhism.
Food and drinks
The food on the tour tends mostly on soups, meat and potatoes. It can be difficult to discover in remote areas, and at higher altitudes. But, there is a wide selection of dried fruits and nuts that you can try.
The choices for alcohol are limited to beer or vodka. Anyone wanting to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin is recommended to buy the item duty-free and take it along. Mixer drinks like tonic waters can be extremely difficult to find, though.
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