Travellers who travel to Kyrgyzstan should not get immunized but they should be vaccinated with the latest Tetanus and Typhoid vaccines. We recommend that you seek out advice from your local GP or travel centre for the right immunisations and preventative measures.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s food is primarily based on meat and rice. But, there are other choices for vegetables and salads. You’ll be able to experience local cuisines when you travel, which often overlap with those of other cultures.
For alcohol, options are typically limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. But, take note mixers, including tonic water are very difficult to find in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
You will often interact with locals, each with their own particular customs and practices. You’re asked to show respect and respect towards locals. You can always count on your tour guide or tour leader to assist you.
The first thing you should know about visiting Central Asia is that most areas, including the cities and towns, have a more relaxed view of Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south of Afghanistan as well as Pakistan. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! It is an Muslim zone, therefore it is essential to be careful in certain places. Both sexes can wear T-shirts and shorts. When visiting mosques, women should cover their shoulders with pants 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 Orthodox.
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual nation in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz to its official language. Due to Soviet policies, you will meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.
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