Karakum Desert Adventure 2 Days 1 Night: Dashoguz-Darvaza-Kunya urgench-Dashoguz
Start:
Dashoguz
End:
Dashoguz
Type tour:
Tour 02 days 01 night
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About tour
This tour takes you on an unforgettable adventure through Turkmenistan’s natural and historical wonders. Experience the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Door to Hell," and explore the ancient UNESCO-listed ruins of Kunya-Urgench, a once-thriving Silk Road city.
Itinerary
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Meeting at the border Shavat/Dashoguz border. Lunch at the local restaurant. Then drive to the Darvaza (5-6 hours). When the Soviet geologist drilled in 1971, he accidentally discovered an underground cave filled with natural gas. A piece of mud under the drilling device collapsed, leaving a large hole about 50-100 meters in diameter. In order to prevent the release of toxic gases, they decided to ignite the leaked natural gas. Dinner is in a picnic style. Overnight is at the tent or yurta.
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After early breakfast drive ~300 km & 6-7 hours to Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs. Old City includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV), Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum (XII), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV), Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) & Soltan Ali (XV) Mausoleums located near Dash Metjit/Medrese (XIX). After SS drive ~100 km & 1,5 h/d/d back to Dashoguz. Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch transfer to "Dashoguz/Shavat" border.
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