There are no obligatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan however you must be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended that you seek guidance from your local GP or travel clinic on the proper immunisations and preventative treatments.
Food and drinks
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is generally based on rice and meats, although the vegetables and salads on offer are very varied. You can experience local cuisines when you travel, often overlapping with other cuisines.
The available alcohol options are limited to beer or vodka. If you want to try something else – such as Scotch or Gin should buy it duty-free and bring it along. Mixers like tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
While on our trips, you will frequently interact with local people who have distinctive customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to pay respect and consideration to the locals. You can always rely on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.
Central Asia has a laid low-key style of Islam. It is the very first thing you must be aware of while traveling in Central Asia particularly in cities and towns. You won’t believe how long the skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! It is an Muslim region, so it’s essential to be careful in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are suitable for both genders, but when going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls below the knee, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy
Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the 1990’s, adding Kyrgyz to its official language. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policy.
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