Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan are not required to be immunized however they must have the most up-to-date Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. We recommend that you seek out guidance from your local GP or travel centre on the proper vaccinations and preventative treatment.

Food and drinks

Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on rice and meat. There are plenty of other choices in terms of salads and vegetables. It is possible to sample local cuisines while you travel, which often overlap with those of other cultures.

For alcohol, the options are mostly limited to vodka or beer. Those who want something different – Scotch or Gin for example – should buy it duty free and bring it out. Mixers such as tonic water are difficult to find in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

You will often interact with the locals, all with their distinct customs and customs. It is your responsibility to show respect and respect to locals. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to assist you.

The first thing to say about traveling in Central Asia is that most cities and towns, have a much more laidback attitude to Islam than their neighbors to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be shocked at the length of some women’s skirts! However, it needs to be remembered that Bishkek is technically an Muslim area and some caution is required in certain locations. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders, but when visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that are below the knees, and the male should not wear shorts.

With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, over 80% of the population is Islamic.

Russian Orthodox Church.

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan became an official dual-language country that added Kyrgyz as another official language. Due to Soviet policies, you’ll encounter ethnic Uzbeks and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan.

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