Visit Darvaza
- Place or Historical Monument
- Art & Culture
- Hiking / Trekking
Darvaza: How to get there?
A 4 1/2 hour drive from Ashgabat
Darvaza: When to go?
Year round
Darvaza: For how long?
A few hours
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A tiny Turkmen village razed in 2002 by order of the President, Derweze is famous for its fiery crater, nicknamed the "Door to Hell."
I especially recommend that you visit the "Door to Hell" location at night, when the flames in the middle of the desert offer an even more incredible sight.
© Evaneos