There aren’t any mandatory vaccinations that travelers must take to Kyrgyzstan however you must be current on Typhoid, Tetanus Polio and Hepatitis A. It’s a good idea to ask your local GP to get advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.

Food and beverages

Kyrgyzstan’s cuisine is mostly based on meat and rice. But, there are plenty of other choices for salads and other vegetables. It is possible to try local cuisines as you travel, and often overlap with other ethnicities.

In the case of alcohol, options are generally limited to vodka or beer. Anyone looking for something different, like Scotch or Gin for instance – ought to buy it duty free and then bring it to the bar. Mixers, such as tonic water, are hard to come by in Central Asia.

Cultural Sensitivity

On our tours you will frequently meet local people who have unique traditions and customs. We ask you to show respect and respect to local people. You can always count on your guides or tour-leaders to assist you.

Central Asia has a laid low-key approach to Islam. This is the first thing you should know when you travel there particularly in towns and cities. You’ll be amazed at the length of skirts that women are in cities like Bishkek! But, it must be kept in mind that this is technically classified as a Muslim region , and therefore it is recommended that a bit of caution should be used in certain locations. Both genders are allowed to wear T-shirts and shorts. But, when going to mosques, women should cover up their shoulders in trousers or skirts. The males should avoid wearing shorts.

The majority of people are Islamic with just a little over 15% of the population following

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan is among two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language. Kyrgyzstan became an official bilingual state in the early 1990s, adding Kyrgyz as the official language. Because of Soviet policies, you can see ethnic Uzbeks or Tajiks in some areas of Kyrgyzstan.

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