There are no mandatory immunisations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan but you must be current on Typhoid, Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It is recommended to talk to your local GP to get advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.

Drinks and food

The food offered in Kyrgyzstan is usually centered around meat and rice but the vegetables and salads that are available are diverse. You can experience local cuisines when you travel, and often overlap with other ethnicities.

With regard to alcohol, the options are mostly limited to vodka or beer so anyone wanting something different – Scotch , or Gin for instance – must buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. But, take note mixers, including tonic water, are incredibly difficult to find in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

On our excursions, you’ll frequently meet local people, each with unique customs and practices. We ask you to be respectful and considerate towards locals. You can always count on your tour-leaders or guides to assist you.

Central Asia has a laid down style of Islam. This is the first thing you need to be aware of while traveling in Central Asia particularly in towns and cities. In places such as Bishkek you’ll be amazed by the length of some women’s skirts! This is an Muslim region, so it’s essential to be careful in certain places. T-shirts and shorts can be worn for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women should be sure to cover their shoulders, and wear pants or skirts that do not reach just below the knee, while the male should not wear shorts.

With around 15% of the population embracing Islam, the majority of the people are Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxia.

Language and Religion

Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. In the 90’s Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual country adding Kyrgyz as another official language. Also, there are ethnic Uzbeks as well as Tajiks in some parts of Kyrgyzstan because of previous Soviet policy.

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