Nokhur (Nohur) is a small village surrounded by mountains and located only in 4 hrs drive from Ashgabat. According to legends, this was the place where Noah’s Ark moored and all animals were let out and various seeds were planted. Indeed, the nature of Nokhur differs from the surrounding places. Besides, road to Nokhur from the capital of Turkmenistan lies through interesting sightseeings: Kou-Ata cave, Gokdepe mosque and others.
Tour itinerary:
Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in Ashgabat. In the morning transfer to Nokhur mountain village in Kopet Dag Mountains. Visit Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum, Gokdepe Mosque and Kow-Ata underground lake on the way. Continue to tribal cemetery and silk weaving home workshop. In the afternoon drive back to Ashgabat. En route stop at “Bedev” hippodrome stables to see Akhalteke horses – pride of Turkmen nation. Transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Price includes:
- Transportation;
- Picnic lunch;
- Sightseeing tour with a local English speaking guide;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary.
Prices, per person
Tour Enquiry
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
