There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Kyrgyzstan although you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is a good idea to speak with your local GP for advice on most effective vaccinations as well as preventative treatments.
Food and beverages
The food served in Kyrgyzstan is typically based on rice and meat, although the vegetables and salads on offer are very varied. If you travel around, you’ll have a chance to experience local specialities of the region, which often overlap with the various cultures that have existed and moved through the millennia.
With regard to alcohol, options are usually limited to vodka and beer. Those who want something different – Scotch , or Gin for example – should buy it duty free and take it home. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with localswho have their own unique customs and traditions. We ask you to be courteous and show them respect. You can always count on your tour guides or tour leaders to help you.
Central Asia has a laid relaxed way of life Islam. It is the very first thing you should be aware of when traveling to Central Asia especially in towns and cities. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! It’s an Muslim area so it is important to be cautious in certain places. Women and men can both wear T-shirts and shorts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders with trousers or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.
The majority of people is Islamic with just over 15% following
Russian Orthodoxia.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics 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. Also, there are Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policy.
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