Travellers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized however they must have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to consult your local GP for advice on the best immunisations as well as preventative treatments.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is based mainly on meat and rice. However, there are plenty of other choices in terms of salads and vegetables. If you travel around, you’ll have the chance to sample local specialities of the region which are usually a blend of the diverse cultures that have lived and moved around over the millennia.
With regard to alcohol, options are usually limited to vodka and beer so anyone wanting something different – Scotch , or Gin for example – should buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. Be aware that mixers, which include tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
There are many opportunities to interact with locals, each with their distinct customs and customs. We ask you to be kind and treat them with respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be able to guide you in the right direction.
One thing to note about travelling in Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, have a much more relaxed approach to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s amazing the length of skirts that women are in cities like Bishkek! It’s a Muslim region, so it’s essential to be careful in certain areas. Both genders are allowed to wear T-shirts and shorts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders with trousers or skirts. Men should not wear shorts.
80% of the population are Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxy
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual country in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as its official language. Due to Soviet policies, it is possible to encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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