How to get from Ashgabat to Darvaza

How to get from Ashgabat to Darvaza

Ashgabat to Darvaza (the “Door to Hell” gas crater) is best done with a 4×4 and a driver who knows the sand tracks. Your main choices: a guided/chartered 4×4 from Ashgabat (fastest and safest), a DIY 4×4 self-drive (advanced only),…
How to get from Mary to Ashgabat

How to get from Mary to Ashgabat

Mary to Ashgabat is a classic east–west hop across Turkmenistan’s Karakum plains. Your main choices are the reliable intercity train, fast shared taxis/coach, a short domestic flight (limited schedules), or a door-to-door charter. Pick comfort vs. speed vs. budget—details and…