There are no obligatory immunisations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan however you must be current on Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. It’s a good idea to ask your local GP for advice on the most effective immunisations and preventative therapies.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on rice and meat. There are plenty of other choices in terms of salads and vegetables. You can sample local cuisines while you travel and they often overlap with other ethnicities.
The available alcohol options are limited to beer or vodka. Anyone wanting to try other drinks – like Scotch or Gin is advised to purchase it duty-free and bring it with them. Mixers like tonic water are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will often interact with locals, each with their own unique customs and traditions. We ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be in a position to provide you with the appropriate advice.
The first thing to say about travelling through Central Asia is that most cities and towns take a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s amazing the length of skirts that women are in cities like Bishkek! However, it needs to be remembered that it is technically classified as a Muslim area and a little bit of caution should be applied in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that fall below the knees, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodox.
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. The early 90’s saw Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as a second official language. Due to Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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