Solo Female Travel to Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is one of the world’s most secretive and hardest to visit nations and you must join a tour in order to travel to the remote country. The vast desert nation rarely makes headlines and remains such a mystery for travelers, adding to its overall allure. There are plenty of advantages and challenges one will have when traveling to Turkmenistan and the text below details some of these:

Advantages of Solo Travel in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan does not receive a lot of tourism and as a result, you will feel like you’re visiting a country that feels like it is on another planet. Everything will be so foreign and intriguing and it will captivate you in a way like no other place you’ve visited before. You can wander alone in Ashgabat solo and you will experience a feeling of anonymity that is truly unique.

If you’re from a place with a lot of trees and greenery- get ready to experience the Karakum desert. The sandy openness of the place will make you feel so humbled and small. Even if you’re alongside others on your travels through Turkmenistan, the landscape will make you feel like you’re in a world of your own.

The people of Turkmenistan are extremely friendly and enjoy meeting foreigners. This will give you an ample opportunity to really get to know the people, their daily lives, and offer a small insight into the elusive land of Turkmenistan.

Challenges of Travelling Alone in Turkmenistan

The biggest challenge to visiting Turkmenistan is that you need to book through a tour and you can not venture through the dry land without a tour guide and prearranged itinerary. While this is a challenge, it actually presents itself more as an opportunity as information is truly lacking for the Central Asian country and you’ll be incredibly thankful that the planning aspect of the trip is already taken care of.

There are several rules and regulations in Turkmenistan and the capital city of Ashgabat that you may be unfamiliar with. For example, alcohol is banned in many places in Ashgabat. You also can not take photos of certain buildings in the Turkmen capital city. This can be added stress as you will have to transition your tourist habits into something slightly different than before. Traveling, especially as a solo female, should not be made any more difficult than it already is and having a guide or local will help reduce stress.

Turkmenistan will undoubtedly be more expensive than you were planning for it to be. There is a Black Market for currency exchange that is not meant to be accessed, but the exchanges offer extremely poor rates. Having a local’s help when converting money will be immensely helpful and will help you get the best rate possible.

Solo Female Friendly Small Group Tours in Turkmenistan

You must join a tour in Turkmenistan, regardless of whether you desire to travel solo or in a group. On the other hand, the Central Asia Solo-friendly small group tours will allow you the maximum amount of freedom in Turkmenistan and will still give you chances to peruse Ashgabat independently and enjoy the capital city on your own a bit. Because Turkmenistan remains very closed, it is really essential to have credible tour guides and local help that can inform you of the rules and regulations at hand and guarantee that you get to stay in recommended hotels and places of accommodation.