Travellers to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized, but they should have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is a good idea to speak with your local GP for advice regarding the most effective immunisations and preventative therapies.
Food and drinks
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. However, there are other choices for salads and vegetable choices. You’ll be able to sample local cuisines while you travel and they often overlap with other cuisines.
In the case of alcohol, your options are typically limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to purchase it duty-free and take it home. Mixers such as tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia.
Cultural Sensitivity
When you travel with us, you’ll frequently interact with local people, each with unique customs and traditions. You’re asked to pay respect and consideration towards locals. Your guides and tour leaders are always able to advise you accordingly.
The first thing to say about travelling in Central Asia is that most cities and towns, have a much more laid-back approach to Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In some areas, like Bishkek you’ll be shocked by the length of some women’s skirts! However, it needs to be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim region and therefore it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain places. Both genders are allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders with pants or skirts. Men should avoid wearing shorts.
With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, over 80% of the people are Islamic.
Russian Orthodox.
Language and Religion
Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan became an official dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as another official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan.
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