This morning we travel out of Ashgabat to join in the celebrations of the Navrus Festival; this is held to mark the most important holiday in the entire region. In the afternoon we visit the Kow Ata underground lake before returning to Ashgabat for a night time tour of the city. Day 6 — Konye- Urgench- Dashoguz.
This morning we take a flight to Dashoguz and on arrival transfer by road to Konye- Urgench, an ancient capital of the land of Khorezm, with beautiful mausoleums. After visiting its key sites we return to Dashoguz to visit the lively bazaar. The rest of the day is at leisure with no organised activities. Overnight at Hotel Dashoguz or similar. Day 7 — Darwaza. After the morning at leisure we depart by jeep to travel along the highway through the Karakum Desert to Darwaza, a burning gas crater where flames literally leap from the ground.
We set up camp here, and over a barbeque dinner watch the sun go down, the crater lighting up the night sky with its fires. Overnight camping or in yurts- the tents are private while the yurts are shared by gender. Day 8 — Ashgabat. After breakfast we set off for our return to Ashgabat, paying a visit to a desert village on the way. On arrival in the city we will visit the National Museum and onto the ruins of the ancient Parthian fortress at Nisa. Day 9 — Nohur- Karakala.
Today we leave Ashgabat and head to the west of the country. Our first stop will be at a stables housing some of the famous Akhal —Teke horses greatly prized by the people of Turkmenistan. We continue to the village of Nohur whose inhabitants believe that they descend from the armies of Alexander the Great. Overnight camping. Day 10 — Dekhistan- Balkanabat. An early start takes us alongside the Iranian border so we can expect to encounter several checkpoints along the way.
We will stop to view the ruins of Dekhistan, once an important state in its own right, before continuing on to Balkanabat. Arrive early evening and check in to your hotel. Overnight at Nebitchi Hotel or similar.
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Day 11 — Yangikala — Gozli Ata. After a visit to the local bazaar to stock up on supplies, we drive to the Balkan Mountains and the canyons of Yangikala, home to some of the best scenery in Turkmenistan. We explore on foot and take a picnic lunch among the cliffs. When the sun sets we drive to the pilgrimage site of Gozli Ata.
Overnight at a local pilgrim house multi-share accommodation. Day 12 — Turkmenbashi- Ashgabat.
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We drive today to Turkmenbashi with time to visit the port and the fish market before taking a flight back to Ashgabat. Day 13 — Ashgabat. Single travellers - we understand that in our busy world many people travel alone. Although we do charge a single supplement, if you are willing to share with another traveller then please contact us and we will do our best to match you up.
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For expert advice get in touch now with our passionate, well-travelled team. I am back home safe sound and healthy after wonderful trip to Turkmenistan. Darwaza gas crater and the dinosaur foot prints visit was excellent. The travel to and back was streneous and the trail not easy, but when we see the footprints, we forget the strain!
All hotels are very good, even the 2 star or guest house facilities at the pilgrim house were comfortable.
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The host Turkmenistan team extended its massive lead on the medals table with victories in several sports, including two in Muaythai. Uzbekistan athletes won three golds in Kurash, and Chinese Taipei claimed the remaining two of the six today. Turkmenistan now leads the table with 59 gold, and has in total.