The Name of tour: Mysterious desert
Duration: 6 days
Visiting landmarks: Ashgabat, Darwaza, Damla
Day 1: Ashgabat
This day you will get acquainted with your driver and guide at Ashgabat International Airport. Then you will travel to the hotel and have a rest time. Ashgabat is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan, the main administrative, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the country. The name of the city comes from the Persian words "eshg" – love and "abad" - a populated place. You will have a city tour begins at 14:30. This day you will have a chance to explore the fascinating attractions as monuments, mosques and amazing architecture.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Darwaza
After breakfast you will have a tour. You will explore one of the most interesting site called as e Seyit Jemaletdin mausoleum with the aim to visit Ertogrul Gazi mosque. In the second part of the tour at 15:00 we will transfer via Karakum desert to Darwaza. Gas crater in Turkmenistan. Locals and travelers call it "The Door to the Underworld", or "The Gates of Hell". It is located 90 km from the village of Yerbent. Approximate parameters of the crater diameter of 60 meters, depth — 20 meters. In 1971, near the village of Darwaza in Turkmenistan, geologists discovered an accumulation of underground gas. You will be amazed by the beautiful views and explore the amazing scenery. Don’t miss a chance to take fascinating photos. This night you will spend in the camp.
Day 3: Darwaza – Damla
This day you will travel to Damla village. You will find this village in Jagadhri Tehsil of Yamunanagar district in Haryana, India. This village is located 15km away from sub-district headquarter Jagadhri and 12km away from district headquarter Yamunanagar. As per 2009 stats, Damla village is also a gram panchayat. You will have a chance to explore the amazing views and landscapes and transfer to the next point of our trip is Ak Molla village. The night you will spend in the guest home.
Day 4: Damla – Ashgabat
Today you will have a breakfast we will travel to Murze Chirla village. You are going to have stops here and make some fabulous photos. Then you will transfer back to Ashgabat to see main touristic attractions.
Day 5: Ashgabat
This day you will have the last active day of the tour and explore the National Museum. After that you will discover Old Nisa. 18 km to the west of Ashgabat rise the ruins of Nisa-the capital of the ancient Parthian state, which existed at the turn of the I thousand BC - 1 thousand AD. In the III century BC, New Nisa was the capital of the Parthian state, and the fortress of Old Nisa was a royal residence. In the era when the Parthian Empire was a world power, the Old Nisa was called Mithridatkert, after King Mithridates I (171-138 BC), on whose orders it was built. After that you have a lunch and explore Gypjak mosque and mausoleum of the last president of Turkmenistan. Then you will travel to Ashgabat.
Day 6: Flight
Night transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport to board a flight to next destination.
Transport – Minibus
Price per person:
02 pax – 800 $
04 pax – 645 $
06 pax – 525 $
08 pax – 465 $
10 pax – 430 $
Single – 60 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 50 $
Half board – 55 $
Full board – 105 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
Darwaza – Tents with dinner
Damla – Guest house with dinner
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments
Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.