Welcome to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a destination that is still little known, despite the treasures it holds. All the most important cities of Turkmenistan were born along the Silk Road, of which they retain the ancient charm. Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia. Its territory is mainly occupied by the Karakum desert, overlooking the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea.
The contrast between the wild nature and the bizarre architecture of the capital, Ashgabat, is impressive. The city yes it is developed as a monument to pride and willpower of the Turkmens, a proud nomadic people with a thousand-year history.
Ashgabat
The capital of Turkmenistan, with bizarre architecture, included in the Guinness Book of Records for the impressive number of white marble buildings.
Merv
Ancient city Turkmenistan, rich in history, an important center of crafts and trade, located along the infamous Silk Road, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Darvaza Crater
Located in the Karakum Desert, the Dargaza Crater, from which fiery gas escapes, is famous throughout the world as the "Gateway to Hell"
Turkmenbashi Mosque
It's the largest mosque large for Central Asian size. Inaugurated in 2004 in honor of the first president and founder of Turkmenistan Saparmyrat Nyýazow
Tour to
Turkmenistan
We offer you some example programs for your trip to Turkmenistan. Intourgroup e' specialized in organized trips for pre-established groups. For individuals we can study ad hoc itineraries and optimize them from the point of view of costs, visits and duration. All programs can be customized and optimized according to your needs.
For your requests you can write to us at info@intourgroup.com
Country information: Turkmenistan
capital: Ashgabat
population: circa 5,5 milioni
language: turkmen
time zone orario: GMT+5
currency: turkmen Manat (TMT)
international dialing code: 00993
safety and security: no reports of safety problems in tourist areas.
documents: entry visa, possibility of requesting directly upon arrival at Ashgabat airport (approximately 85 USD). At the moment, for Turkmenistan, a covid test on arrival is still required (around 35USD)
When to visit Turkmenistan?
The climate in Turkmenistan is continental desert. Almost 75% of its territory is occupied by the desert.
The winter climate is rather harsh, with frequent snowfalls even in the desert. Summer affects the middle of July and August. The temperatures are very high, the heat is extreme.
The best seasons to visit Turkmenistan are certainly the intermediate ones, spring and autumn. In these seasons the climate, as in all of Central Asia, is mild. The earth finally offers its greatest fruits tasty products that can be found in the colorful local markets. temperatures are pleasant and ideal for a trip to Turkmenistan.
Is Turkmenistan worth visiting?
Despite being one of the least visited countries in the world, Turkmenistan offers numerous travel ideas, starting from the mysterious and exotic character that inspires this destination.
Turkmenistan is a country lost in time, with tribal and nomadic roots, linked to the Silk Road that crosses it. The archaic flavor of this land goes hand in hand with the eccentric streak that characterizes the last part of its history, which is reflected in the out of the ordinary architecture that has arisen in recent years in Turkmenistan, starting from its capital Ashgabat, city unique with its architectural experiments.
Is it safe to travel to Turkmenistan?
Security is not a particular problem in Turkmenistan, a country with very high security standards and an extremely low rate of violent crime. The country is opening up to tourism but some particular rules remain. The tourist must always be accompanied by a local guide. This apparent limit allows you to travel with local people who will act as a bridge to fully understand the customs, traditions and history of this fascinating and distant country.
How to get to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan may look like an isolated country but it is discreetly connected to the main world airports with direct flights and stopovers to its capital, Ashgabat, equipped with a modern international airport. The main air connections are with direct flights from Istanbul, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dubai, Delhi, Bangkok, Almaty.
Air connections to the destination are frequent but we recommend booking the flight for your tour to Turkmenistan well in advance as availability is limited. for the high season (spring and autumn) and rather limited due to the high demand for travel to Turkmenistan on the international market.
Do I need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan requires all foreign citizens to have an entry visa to enter its territory. Intourgroup includes in all its Tours of Turkmenistan the letter of invitation necessary to obtain the Turkmen visa.
The visa can be requested at the Turkmen Embassy of your country of residence or directly at Ashgabat international airport upon arrival in Turkmenistan.
