The Karakum Desert occupies the area of about 35 million ha, or more than 80% of the whole territory of Turkmenistan. According to its geological and natural conditions, the Karakum (Garagum)...

Looking at this area on the map of Turkmenistan, one can think that there is absolutely nothing there. But being courageous enough to embark on an overland journey across this land of endless...

Darvaza gas crater is located in the Central part of the Karakum desert / 260 km from Ashgabat to the North West. On the way to Darvaza crater (also called “The door to Hell”) one can admire the...

The Damla village is one of the furthest Yomud and Teke turkmen tribes in the heart of the Karakum desert. Far off the main road, flat roof villages and yurts found in almost every household...

Kov Ata underground lake located about 90km to the West of Ashgabat. The Turkmen word “Kov Ata” translates as “father of the caves”. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37° Celsius....

Rich in history, nature and customs, Nokhur is located about 160 km west of Ashgabat, and set 1,100 m above the Karakum Desert in the cool valleys of Kopetdag mountains in southwestern...

Koytendag mountains & Dinosaur Plateau , representing spur of Gissar range of Pamir-Alay great mountain system. Name “Koytendag” (or Kugitang) originates from the Persian "kuhi" and Turkic...