Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized, but they should have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to talk to your local GP for advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.
Food and drink
Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. However, there are many other options for salads and vegetable choices. While traveling, you’ll have a chance to experience local specialities of the region which are usually a blend of the various cultures that have existed and moved through the years.
In the case of alcohol, your options are mostly limited to vodka or beer, so those looking for something different like Scotch or Gin for example – should buy it duty free and bring it out. Mixers such as tonic water are hard to come by in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will often interact with locals who have distinctive customs and practices. You’re asked to show respect and consideration to locals. Your tour-leaders and guides are always able to provide you with the appropriate advice.
The first thing you should know about visiting Central Asia is that most cities and towns have a more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbours to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by how long the skirts of women are in areas like Bishkek! However, it should be noted that this is technically considered to be a Muslim area and it is recommended that a bit of caution is required at certain locations. Both sexes can wear shorts and T-shirts. However, when visiting mosques, women must cover their shoulders by wearing trousers or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the population is Islamic.
Russian Orthodoxia.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was made an official bilingual state in the 1990’sand was able to add Kyrgyz as the official language. Additionally, you will find Uzbeks from the ethnic group and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policies.
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