22 days in Turkmenistan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkmenistan visit planner
Start: Bhopal
Fly to Daşoguz Airport, Drive to Dasoguz Province
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Dasoguz Province
— 3 nights
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Darvaza
— 3 nights
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Balkanabat
— 3 nights
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Ashgabat
— 8 nights
Drive
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Kaakhka
— 1 night
Drive
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Mary
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Bhopal
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Dasoguz Province — 3 nights
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Dasoguz Province is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kutlug Timur Minaret, delve into the distant past at Il Arslan Mausoleum, and make a trip to Turabek Khanum Mausoleum.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Dasoguz Province day trip planner.
Bhopal, India to Dasoguz Province is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Turkmenistan Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Darvaza.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Dasoguz Province day trip planner.
Bhopal, India to Dasoguz Province is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Turkmenistan Standard Time, which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Darvaza.
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Darvaza — 3 nights
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Darvaza is known for nature and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Darvaza Gas Crater and don't miss a visit to Darvaza Water Crater.
To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Darvaza online trip planner.
Getting from Dasoguz Province to Darvaza by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. On the 9th (Sat), you'll travel to Balkanabat.
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To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Darvaza online trip planner.
Getting from Dasoguz Province to Darvaza by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. On the 9th (Sat), you'll travel to Balkanabat.
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Balkanabat — 3 nights
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Balkanabat is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Yangykala Canyon, appreciate the history behind The Monument to the Desert Explorers, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gozli Ata Mausoleum.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Balkanabat journey maker.
Drive from Darvaza to Balkanabat in 9 hours. You'll set off for Ashgabat on the 12th (Tue).
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Balkanabat journey maker.
Drive from Darvaza to Balkanabat in 9 hours. You'll set off for Ashgabat on the 12th (Tue).
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Ashgabat — 8 nights
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Ashgabat is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Parthian Fortresses of Nisa - UNESCO World Heritage Site, get engrossed in the history at Ashgabat National Museum of History, take in the spiritual surroundings of Geokdepe, and examine the collection at Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ashgabat attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Balkanabat to Ashgabat takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Ashgabat can reach 45°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Kaakhka.
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For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ashgabat attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Balkanabat to Ashgabat takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Ashgabat can reach 45°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Kaakhka.
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Kaakhka — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): explore the ancient world of Abiverd Ruins.
To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Kaakhka driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ashgabat to Kaakhka. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Thu) before leaving for Mary.
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To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Kaakhka driving holiday planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ashgabat to Kaakhka. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Thu) before leaving for Mary.
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Mary — 3 nights
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On the 22nd (Fri), make a trip to Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque and then take an in-depth tour of National History and Ethnology Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pokrovskaya Church and then delve into the distant past at Gyaur Kala.
To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mary road trip planning website.
You can drive from Kaakhka to Mary in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 45°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mary road trip planning website.
You can drive from Kaakhka to Mary in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 45°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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Turkmenistan travel guide
With a population of just 5 million and the majority of its area part of one of the driest deserts on the planet, Turkmenistan remains one of the world's least explored destinations. Known largely for the eccentric dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who died in 2006, this desert land boasts great natural beauty and centuries-old traditions. A tour of Turkmenistan reveals a series of thriving cities, once important stops on the ancient Silk Road. Probably the most convenient of the country's urban centers, Ashgabat serves as the national capital and most developed city, known for its white-marble buildings housing theaters, museums, and shopping malls.
