Turkmenistan

Darvaza Gas Crater

 DARVAZA – GAS CRATER ALSO KNOWN AS A “GATE OF HELL” One of the most unusual touristic highlights around the world is this burning gas crater also known as the “Gate of Hell.” Darvaza from Turkmen literally means “Gate”, and the flames from the huge crater in the middle of the desert evoke the imagination […]

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Ashgabat – Top Places to See

Ashgabat -Top Places to See Elevation: 200 meters Population: Around 1 million Climate: Continental Best time to visit: May and September A Brief History of Ashgabat Archeological findings in the territory of modern Ashgabat date back to the second century BC, to the settlement called Konjikala. At that time, it was a wine-producing village and […]

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Turkmenistan Visa Information

Turkmenistan visa information Please note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, visas are not being issued for tourists at the moment.  Transit visa from an embassy without a letter of invitation Citizens of all countries need a visa for Turkmenistan.  For a transit visa (valid for between 3 and 7 days) you do not need an […]

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Best Time to Travel Central Asia

Best Time to Travel Central Asia Best time to travel to Kazakhstan – June, September Best time to travel to Kyrgyzstan – July, August Best time to travel to Tajikistan – July, August Best time to travel to Turkmenistan – April, May & September, October Best time to travel to Uzbekistan – April, May & […]

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