Kyrgyzstan Tours

Travellers visiting Kyrgyzstan need not be immunized, but they should have the latest Typhoid and Tetanus vaccines. It is advised to talk to your local GP to get advice on the most effective vaccinations as well as preventative therapies.

Food and beverages

The food served in Kyrgyzstan is generally based on rice and meats although the selection of vegetables and salads available are varied. You will be able to experience local cuisines when you travel, often overlapping with the cuisines of other cultures.

Regarding alcohol, options are typically limited to vodka or beer. Those who want something different – Scotch , or Gin for example – can purchase it duty-free and take it home. Be aware mixers, including tonic water are very difficult to locate in Central Asia!

Cultural Sensitivity

While on our trips, you will often meet local people who have distinctive customs and customs. We ask you to show respect and consideration to local people. Your tour-leaders and guides are always able to guide you in the right direction.

One thing to note about traveling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the cities and towns have a more relaxed view of Islam than their neighboring areas to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. You’ll be shocked by how long the skirts of women are in cities such as Bishkek! This is an Muslim location, and it’s important to be cautious in certain areas. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for both genders. However, if going to mosques, women must cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that are to the knee. men should not wear shorts.

With just over 15% following Islam, 80% of the population is Islamic.

Russian Orthodoxy

Language & Religion

Kyrgyzstan was one of two former Soviet Republics located in Central Asia that retained Russian as their official language. In the 1990s, Kyrgyzstan was declared to be a bilingual country adding Kyrgyz as an official language. You will also find Uzbeks of ethnic origin and Tajiks in certain areas of Kyrgyzstan because of the previous Soviet policies.

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