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Karakum Desert Overview
Your complete guide to visiting Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan
About Karakum Desert
Explore Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert, where endless dunes meet ancient traditions under a vast, starlit sky. Experience camel treks, surreal sunsets, and the otherworldly Darvaza crater.
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Country
Turkmenistan
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Overall Rating
60/100
Ratings
Overall60
Cost40
Safety60
Fun75
Food65
What to Expect in Karakum Desert
Vast Dune Landscapes
Miles of rolling dunes, stark horizons, and sunlit seas of sand.
Cultural Encounters
Bedouin hospitality and sunset storytelling under the stars.
Starry Night Skies
Clear desert skies offer brilliant constellations.
Top Experiences
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Camel Trek
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Desert Safari
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Stargazing
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Sunset View
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Door to Hell
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Bedouin Camp
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Nomad Trails
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Photography