Travellers to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized, but they should have the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend you seek guidance from your local GP or travel clinic regarding the appropriate vaccinations and preventative therapies.
Food and beverages
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. However, there are other choices for salads and other vegetables. It is possible to experience local cuisines when you travel, often overlapping with those of other cultures.
Regarding alcohol, the choice is mostly limited to vodka or beer. Those who want something different – Scotch , or Gin for example – can buy it duty free and bring it out. Mixers, such as tonic water, are difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with localswho have their own particular customs and practices. We ask you to show respect and respect towards locals. The tour guides and tour guides will always be able to provide you with the appropriate advice.
Central Asia has a laid low-key approach to Islam. It is the very first thing to be aware of when traveling to Central Asia especially in cities and towns. You won’t believe the length of skirts that women are in areas like Bishkek! This is a Muslim region, so it’s imperative to be mindful in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable for both genders. But if going to mosques, women must be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear trousers or skirts with a length that falls just below the knee, while the male should not wear shorts.
80% of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as its official language. Because of Soviet policies, you will encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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