There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Tajikistan though you should be current on Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. Malaria is found in a few areas of Tajikistan which is why we advise you get advice from your doctor or travel centre as to the proper vaccinations and preventative treatments.

Cultural Sensitivity

It is common to interact with localswho have their own distinctive customs and traditions. Therefore, we ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your guides and tour leaders will always be in a position to advise you accordingly.

The first thing to note about traveling in Central Asia is that most regions, especially the towns and cities are more relaxed in their attitude to Islam as compared to their counterparts to the south of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Central Asia is a Muslim area , and it’s crucial to be aware in specific places. T-shirts and shorts that are long are acceptable for males and females in urban areas, but when visiting mosques that are active, everybody should wear trousers that do not go below the knee, and tops that cover shoulders. The use of a head scarf is advised for females. The tour takes us to remote places that are not often visited by tourists. The local people are very modest in their attire and so you are likely to be more comfortable wearing quite conservative clothing too.

Language and Religion

Tajik is the official dialect of Tajikistan. Russian is still used regularly to conduct business and for communication.

The majority of the people adhere to Sunni Islam, with the minority of them following Russian Orthodox, Catholicism, Buddhism and Judaism.

Food and beverages

This tour focuses mainly on soups and other meats. The availability of vegetables can be difficult get in remote areas and at higher elevations. However, there’s a lot of dried fruits and nuts you can taste.

The alcohol choices are limited to beer or vodka. Anyone who wants to experiment with something different, such as Scotch or Gin is recommended to buy it duty-free and bring it with them. Mixer drinks, such as tonic water, can be extremely difficult to locate, however.

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