Muhammadrizo
Guide in UzbekistanPassionate storyteller, expert in local history, food and legends
Favorite site in Uzbekistan
Muhammadrizo's favorite site is the House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev in Bukhara, as he had my first guiding experience there. He says that it is truly one of a kind and offers a glimpse into how people lived in the past. Divided into men’s and women’s courtyards, it is a perfect embodiment of traditional Bukhara architectural style.
Why guide?
He has always been curious about new experiences, unknown places, delicious food, and mysterious legends — all of which fueled my passion to pursue this career. After majoring in hotel management, he found it a bit monotonous to stay in a hotel, stuck behind a screen, while my true self longed to explore hidden gems and share them with others. Above all, his friends encouraged him to become a tour guide, saying he was a natural storyteller. In the end, he decided to enroll in a guiding course, completed it with flying colors, and has now been working in this field for three years.
Random Facts
He like drawing, listening to music, trying new food and spending long hours in the nature.
Guide Reviews (5)
Hello Hayku,
I hope all is well with you. The trip to the 5 Stans was really great! As it was my second booking with Arara after the Caucasus trip I had no doubt you will take care of us and arrange a wonderful experience.
I am really grateful for your efforts. The trip met our expectations and we are super happy we visited this part of the world. I wish we could spend more time in Khiva, it was a very lovely town.
The dinner at Darvaza crater and the sunset were fantastic, we loved this part of the tour.
Theresa and I loved Samarkand. The guides were all good, though I would highlight Serdar in Turkmenistan and Maria in Kyrgyzstan. They were super caring and knowledgeable. Our fellow travelers were all great, we spent a fantastic time with them. I like that your groups are small, it makes us feel comfortable and makes the communication between the participants and guides easy.
Thank you again for the wonderful trip.
Best wishes to you and Arara
Daniel and Theresa Kenneth
Hi Hayku,
Just wanted to say thanks for an amazing trip! Every detail was thought through — from the airport pickups to the packed lunches on long drive days. The hotels you chose for us were great.
The trip was intense but balanced, and I loved the mix of cultural immersion and nature.
As we are physically fit, the trip perfectly matched our age.
Looking forward to joining one of your Caucasus tours next year :)
Kind regards,
Susan Oliver
Hi Hayku, we are back home in Canada now. What a wonderful trip we had! The 5 Stans were amazing. The food was delicious, and the people were so hospitable.
We did face a small issue during our stay in Turkmenistan where our planned visit to a particular site was unexpectedly closed for maintenance. However, our tour manager, Hayku, quickly rearranged our schedule to include an alternative site, ensuring we still got to experience the best of Turkmenistan. This adjustment meant that our trip remained smooth and enjoyable without missing out on any key experiences. Please send our warmest greetings to Nazima, our guide in Tajikistan. She was excellent, sharing so much about the local culture. Thank you, Arara Travel, for such an unforgettable experience.
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