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Overview

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TURKMENISTAN?

The republic of Turkmenistan

The capital of the country is Ashgabat, located in an oasis of the Karakum desert.

The country spans across 488,100 km2 (188,456 sq mi) and the country shares land borders with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Part of the country also lies on the Caspian Sea in the north.

The current population of the country is 6,170,366 million with a density of 13 people per square kilometer (33 people/sq mi). Most of the people are Turkmen, with a number of Uzbeks and Russians.

Turkmenistan’s economy is mainly based on the extraction of natural gas, as the country holds about 12% of the world’s gas reserves. The country exports its gas mainly to China and Russia. Several gas pipelines have been built for this purpose.

Apart from the capital Ashgabat, the most visited cities of Turkmenistan are the beautiful city of Merv and Kunya-Urgench.

The country is preserved from mass tourism and has a strong continental climate. The best period to visit Turkmenistan is spring and fall.

MUST SEE PLACES IN TURKMENISTAN:

Ashgabat

The Karakum desert

The gas crater of Darvaza

The ancient city of Merv

TOURS IN TURKMENISTAN:

Classic

Trekking

Immersive travel

Mountain biking

The country of
sand, dunes and carpets.

Endless desert
Covering most of the country, the Karakum desert is of outstanding natural beauty.

Turkmen carpet culture
Historically made by nomads using locally sourced raw materials, the country is well known for its carpets, sometimes called Bukhara carpets.

Marble City
The capital of the country is covered with marble that comes exclusively from the country.

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Ashgabat

Main city and capital of Turkmenistan. It is located at the foot of a mountain range not far from the Iranian border. Its urban development began shortly after the annexation of the Turkmen territory to Russia in the 19th century.

After becoming independent in 1991, the city adopted a modern architectural style with buildings about twelve stories high. The first few floors are often used by shops and services.

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Ashgabat

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The Karakum Desert

The second largest desert in Central Asia, after the Kyzylkum Desert, is the Karakum (Black Sand) Desert. It covers a large part of the Turkmen territory and boasts beautiful desert landscapes.

Because of the continental weather conditions of Central Asia, with summer temperatures up to 60-63°C (140-145°F)and winter temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F), it is difficult to live in the Karakum Desert. Despite the difficulties, about 15% of the Turkmen population lives in desert areas.

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The Karakum Desert

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The Darvaza Gas Crater

Nicknamed the “Gates to Hell”, the Darvaza Crater is a 70m (230 ft) wide hole located near the village of Darvaza. The word darvaza means “gate”. This gas crater has been burning continuously since 1971.

This gas hole was opened accidentally during a gas exploration in 1970 and geologists decided to set fire to avoid pollution risks. The geologists thought that the gas source would be burnt out in a few weeks, but it has been burning ever since.

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The Darvaza Gaz Crater

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The Ancient City of Merv

A major stop on the Silk Road, this ancient city has been home to many civilizations for centuries. Famous for its rich libraries, it attracted the interest of all the great scholars of Central Asia.

The city is also known as the location of the earthly paradise according to ancient traditions and has seen great conquerors such as Alexander the Great and many others. Currently in ruins, the remains of this city are protected by UNESCO.

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The Ancient City of Merv

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