Overview
Türkmenabat (formerly Charjou until 1999) is the center of Eastern Turkmenistan and the country's second-largest city with about 270,000 inhabitants. The city serves as a convenient stopover on long overland routes connecting Bukhara in Uzbekistan, Mary/Merv, Dashogus, and the Köýtendag Nature Reserve.
Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Money
Prices for tourists are often quoted in USD. The local currency is the Turkmen manat (TMT). Credit cards are rarely accepted outside upscale hotels in Turkmenistan. Carry cash.
Transport
Türkmenabat is a key junction on the Transcaspian Railway and Silk Road overland routes. Marshrutka and taxis provide local transport. The railway station is central.
Weather
Summers exceed 40°C with extreme heat. Winters freeze. Best visiting windows are April-May and September-October.