Travelers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized but they should be vaccinated with the most recent Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It’s a good idea to talk to your local GP to get advice on the most effective immunisations, as well as preventative treatment options.

Food and drinks

Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on rice and meat. However, there are other choices for salads and vegetable choices. When you travel, you’ll get to try local specialities of the region that are often a part of the different cultures that have existed and changed over the centuries.

The selection of alcohol is limited to beer or vodka. Anyone looking to experiment with something else – such as Scotch or Gin – must purchase the item duty-free and take it along. Mixers like tonic water are extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

It is common to interact with locals, each with their own unique customs and traditions. It is your responsibility to be respectful and considerate to local people. You can always count on your tour guides or tour leaders to assist you.

Central Asia has a laid relaxed way of life Islam. It is the very first thing you must know about traveling there especially in cities and towns. You won’t believe how long skirts of women are in cities such as Bishkek! However, it needs to be noted that this is technically considered to be a Muslim region , and therefore some caution should be used in certain areas. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that do not reach below the knee, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.

With less than 15% of people converting to Islam, more than 80% of the people are Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. Kyrgyzstan was declared an official bilingual state in the late 1990’s, and added Kyrgyz as its official language. Due to Soviet policies, you can meet ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.

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