Novruz holiday group tour to Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
Novruz trip, Turkmenistan
Day 1
BUKHARA – MERV – ASHGABAT
Early breakfast. Departure at 06:30 towards the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border crossing point, Farap-Alat (100 km, 1 hour 30 minutes). Upon completion of all necessary customs procedures at both check points, we'll traverse across the 1.5 kilometer long no man's land area (transport might not be provided) where our Turkmenic speaking guides are waiting for us. We continue onwards to Merw/Merv (300 kilometers away; travel time approximately five hours thirty minutes); this historic town used to serve as a significant hub for global commerce along the legendary silk route. In addition to its rich history, there lies within these lands a vast open air museum which includes but isn't limited to such landmarks as The Tomb Of Sultān Sānjār, Great & Small Kizil Kala fortresses, Erek fortress, Gyaukhri or Gaykhuri Castle ruins, Keshik Fort, among many others. Enjoying diner at a traditional eatery before checking into accommodation rated three stars.
** * **_DAY TWO_* ***
After enjoying morning meal, depart hotel heading toward Asgabat / Ashgabat metropolis (~3h 30min journey distance wise). Commence exploring downtown district attractions starting off with visiting Ancient City Nisya Archaeological Park Complex listed under United Nations Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization heritage sites then proceed onto viewing spiritual mosque complex considered amongst largest ones found throughout entire central Asian region.
*** DAY THREE ****
ASHGABAT TO DARVAZA GAS CRATER IN TURKMENISTAN
Following early morning repast guests embark upon guided sight seeing excursion around bustling heartland locale known locally as 'Asgabat'. This modern day administrative centre happens to hold record according to reputable reference book titled "Guinness World Records" boasting most structures made out entirely using pure snow white marbles compared against every single urban settlement worldwide! Next stop would involve observing Nowruz festivities after roughly six clock ticks moving forward midday schedule shifts focus over driving expedition traversing expansive desert terrain referred specifically as Kara Kum sand sea until reaching renowned natural wonder named Door To Inferno aka Dark Gate gas field vent located ~279km distant hence taking about four continuous calendar hours enroute (*please note actual mileage could vary slightly depending largely influenced factors like traffic conditions encountered during transit period)* Once safely arrived destination campsite gets erected nearby while awaiting opportunity savoring mouthwatering meals cooked utilizing flames sourced directly originating hearth situated right next door so speak adjacent infamous entrance dubbed colloquially Gates Of Hades...Overnight stay arranged camping style beneath starry night sky above thus sleeping bags essential part luggage items brought forth prior departure date.*