Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized however they must have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We suggest you seek advice from your local GP or travel clinic for the right vaccinations and preventative treatment.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on meat and rice. However, there are many other options for salads and vegetable choices. When you travel, you’ll have the chance to sample regional specialties, which often overlap with the various cultures that have existed and migrated through the years.
In the case of alcohol, options are typically limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – must buy it duty free and take it home. However, be advised that mixers, like tonic water, are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
When you travel with us, you’ll often meet local people all with unique traditions and customs. We therefore request that you be respectful and show them respect. Your tour-guides and tour-leaders will always be able advise you accordingly.
Central Asia has a laid back 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’ll be amazed at the length of skirts that women are in areas like Bishkek! This is an Muslim region, so it’s imperative to be mindful in certain places. Both genders can wear T-shirts and shorts. When visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.
With only a little over 15% of the population following Islam, over 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxy.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan is one of the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual country adding Kyrgyz as a second official language. There are also Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan due to the prior Soviet policy.
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