Travellers to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized but they should carry the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is recommended that you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre on the proper immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and beverages
The cuisine in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered on rice and meat although the variety of salads and other vegetables that are available are diverse. It is possible to taste local cuisines as you travel, which often overlap with other ethnicities.
With regard to alcohol, your options are typically limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different like Scotch or Gin for instance – must purchase it duty-free and then bring it to the bar. However, it is important to know mixers, including tonic water, are incredibly difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
You are likely to meet the locals, all with their unique customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to show respect and consideration towards locals. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to help you.
The first thing you should know about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns, are characterized by a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be shocked at the length of women’s skirts! It is an Muslim area so it is crucial to be aware in certain places. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders. But if going to mosques, women must cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that fall below the knee, and the male should not wear shorts.
The majority of people are Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxy
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual nation, adding Kyrgyz as an official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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