Travellers to Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is a good idea to consult your local GP for advice regarding the most effective immunisations and preventative treatments.
Drinks and food
Kyrgyzstan’s food is usually based on meat and rice. However, there are other choices for vegetables and salads. You will be able to sample local cuisines while you travel and they often overlap with other cuisines.
The available alcohol options are restricted to vodka or beers. Anyone who wants to sample something else – such as Scotch or Gin – should purchase it at no cost and bring it along. Be aware mixers, including tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate in Central Asia!
Cultural Sensitivity
It is common to interact with the locals, all with their particular customs and practices. We therefore ask you to be courteous and treat them with respect. You can always rely on your tour-leaders or guides to assist you.
Central Asia has a laid down way of life Islam. It is the very first thing you must be aware of while traveling in Central Asia particularly in cities and towns. You won’t believe how long the skirts of women are in places such as Bishkek! It is a Muslim location, and it’s important to be cautious in certain places. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders, but when attending mosques, women should cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts with a length that falls below the knees, and men shouldn’t wear shorts.
A majority of the population is Islamic with just over 15% of the population following
Russian Orthodoxy
Religion and Language
Kyrgyzstan is among the two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as their official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a multilingual country, with Kyrgyz as another official language. There are also Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain parts of Kyrgyzstan due to previous Soviet policy.
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