There aren’t any mandatory vaccinations for travelers to Kyrgyzstan but you must be up-to-date on Typhoid Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel center on the proper immunisations and preventative measures.
Food and drinks
The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is typically based on rice and meats but the selection of vegetables and salads offered are varied. You will be able to try local cuisines as you travel, often overlapping with other ethnicities.
The selection of alcohol is limited to beer or vodka. If you want to try something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase the alcohol duty-free and carry it along. Mixers, such as tonic water, are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our excursions, you’ll frequently meet local people who have their own distinct customs and traditions. You are asked to show respect and consideration to locals. The tour guides and tour guides will always be able provide you with the appropriate advice.
The first thing you should know about traveling in Central Asia is that most areas, particularly the cities and towns, are characterized by a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbors to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! This is a Muslim zone, therefore it is essential to be careful in certain places. Women and men can both wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should stay away from wearing shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the people are Islamic.
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Language & Religion
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as the official language. You will also find ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policies.
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