Meet Gulnora, our local travel expert in Uzbekistan

We sat down to get to know a bit more about Gulnora, one of our in-destination travel experts for Uzbekistan – a vast and varied land that showcases an intricate blend of modernity and tradition, as well as the deep history of the Silk Road. She crafts wonderful tailor-made itineraries across Central Asia, and has a keen love of her part of the world. In this Uzbekistan local expert interview, she shares with us her top recommendations and tips for an unforgettable trip.

When did you found your travel company?

We opened our first office in Kashgar in 2003. Later we opened in Urumqi and Tashkent. I now work from our Tashkent office with my colleagues Natalya and Olga. Many clients know Olga! She loves engaging with them and planning their trips to the last detail.

What’s your favorite place in Central Asia?

The whole of Uzbekistan is my favorite place! I love my country but I especially like magic Bukhara and our small picturesque mountain villages. In Xinjiang I like Tashkurgan and the Karakorum Highway, and of course Kashgar is fantastic too.

What new ideas are you and your team looking at?

We are looking at the possibility of developing rural tourism, which is very interesting, as well as new combined tours that dive into special themes like textiles, archaeology, and cuisine. We were also one of the pioneers of visiting Shipton’s Arch, near Kashgar in China, which we are proud to offer as part of our itineraries to this day.

Why is traveling with a local travel expert in Uzbekistan important?

I am sure that the best way of organizing your journey is to make direct reservations with a local tour company. You get information from them firsthand, and can be sure that the people who’ll corresponded with you afterwards will be directly responsible for your journey.

Do you have a message for any TravelLocal customers out there thinking of visiting Central Asia?

Come to Central Asia! We look forward to welcoming all our guests. This is a special part of the world. Come, enjoy it, then tell all your friends and family on your return!

Make it happen

Visit our Uzbekistan destination page to explore our sample itineraries, and get in touch with one of our local experts to plan an epic trip of your own – either in Uzbekistan, or across the varied landscape of Central Asia…