Darvaza Gas Crater: Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell
The Darvaza gas crater has blazed in the Karakum desert since the 1970s. Here is how to reach it, camp overnight, and visit Turkmenistan.
The Darvaza gas crater has blazed in the Karakum desert since the 1970s. Here is how to reach it, camp overnight, and visit Turkmenistan.
An Almaty travel guide to top sights, mountain day trips, cafes and Soviet heritage, plus the best time to visit and how to get around.
Registan Square history explained: three madrasahs, Timurid tilework, and how this Samarkand landmark became a UNESCO treasure in 2001.
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Current 2026 visa rules for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, including e-visas and the GBAO permit.
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