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**Important rules:**
**Event is free.**
BUT:
**15AED Fine on next event** \- If you have made reservation and didn't come and didn't cancel\. You can cancel your registration in our whatsapp chat\.
**15AED** if you come without reservation or stay in waitlist.
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Dubai Bachata Meetup!! Learn how to dance Bachata in Dubai
Welcome to **Latin Dance Classes in Dubai**.
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, these classes are designed to help you learn and enjoy **Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and more**.
Both **private lessons and group classes** are available. Private sessions allow you to progress quickly with one-on-one guidance, while group classes offer a fun and social environment to practice and meet other dance enthusiasts.
Classes are open to **men and women of all levels**. Instructors focus on helping you build **strong technique, confidence, musicality, and personal dance style**, while learning both **leading and following**.
You can also join **as a couple** and train together.
Lessons are scheduled at **times convenient for participants**, making it easy to fit dancing into your weekly routine.
To choose a package, DM US now
Location: **JLT, Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay**
Classes can also be arranged **at your location** (extra charge).
Monday Beginners and above Queuing @ Mirdif
Beginners plus and above Badminton Queuing - 35 AED per head
Philosophy over Tea
This is an event for deep thinkers who enjoy deep discussions. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required.
In the first segment of this event, we shall have a group discussion on randomly selected topics.
In the second segment of the event, we shall discuss a short philosophical article after reading it.
Please note that this event has a fee of AED 30.
Kizomba - L1 (Into Kiz)
Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance exercised to classic & modern tunes.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, reshaped in Portugal & France. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions!
AED 89 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!)
AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!)
Book your spot NOW!
8 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
16 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw
For enquiries
call/text 055 803 4003
Urban Kiz - L2 (Kiz is Life)
Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance to classic & modern tunes.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, and reshaped in Portugal. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions!
AED 99 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!)
AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!)
Book your spot NOW!
8 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
16 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw
For enquiries
call/text 055 803 4003
Eventos de Champán Esta Semana
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OM Chanting Ladies Circle
WHAT IS OM CHANTING?
OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants.
BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING:
• Activates self-healing
• Transforms negativity into positive energy
• Calms the mind
• Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world
• Purifies the environment through the OM vibration
To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Recommended contribution in cash AED 50
LOCATION:
📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2vSRgpxQkGGhvXEA?g_st=aw
🚘 3 hours free parking is available just outside the studio. Simply drive in past the sensors, and give reception your licence plate number on your way out.
♾These sessions are free to attend. Donations are welcome to cover set-up costs.
📋✅Formal registration is required,
at the venue or on the Zoga website 👇
https://zoga.ae/
OM Chanting Circle in Hub of Consciousness
WHAT IS OM CHANTING?
OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants.
BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING:
• Activates self-healing
• Transforms negativity into positive energy
• Calms the mind
• Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world
• Purifies the environment through the OM vibration
To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The event is run on a voluntary contribution basis. Recommended contribution AED 50 (cash only)
THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED IF THERE ARE NOT 5 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE CHECK IN WHATSAPP GROUP.
PLEASE JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HPu7ZPoaANWLsDIcKCSqbv
Spring Asia | Journey Across South Korea, Mongolia and China
The coming of spring offers an opportunity for an East Asian adventure of remarkable contrasts – from the Instagram-worthy **cherry blossom season in South Korea**’s buzzing capital of Seoul, to timeless pastoral traditions in the **remote nomadic camps of Mongolia**, and finally to the imperial grandeur of **Beijing’s Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.** Linking Mongolia and China, we will travel on the legendary **Trans-Mongolian Railway** – a true bucket-list experience for many travellers.
**While Korea has much to explore**, a few days are enough to see the main sights in and around the capital and enjoy the magical backdrop of **bright pink blossoms in full bloom**. Highlights of Seoul range from ancient palaces to vibrant modern shopping districts, and a day trip from the city offers the chance to delve deeper into the country’s fascinating nature and culture.
**Mongolia, by contrast, remains shrouded in a mystery** despite its gradual opening to the world. This vast, landlocked nation between Russia and China is home to only around three million inhabitants. With grassland and desert steppe landscapes covering an area the size of Western Europe, a large share of the population still upholds its ancestral nomadic heritage. Here, more than half of Mongolia’s nationals continue to live in round yurts, or gers, which are as mobile as the people themselves. Yet Mongolia is a country of striking contrasts. There is a clear divide between its capital, Ulaanbaatar – with its upscale restaurants and high-end boutiques – and the rural heartlands, where traditional ways of life remain firmly rooted.
**Genghis Khan, regarded as the founding father of Mongolia,** came to power in 1206. By uniting several nomadic tribes in the northeast, he laid the foundations of what would become the world’s largest contiguous empire – surpassed only by the British Empire in the 19th century. In just a few decades, his cavalry conquered a realm greater in both size and population than that of the Romans at their peak.
It is hardly surprising that he is revered as a national hero, immortalised by an imposing 40-metre-high statue – the world’s largest equestrian monument – located in a complex just outside Ulaanbaatar.
Today, Mongolia is undergoing rapid change. Yet despite these transformations, its country dwellers, scattered across immense landscapes with limited communication, remain unfailingly hospitable – always ready to welcome a visitor with a bowl of warm, salty milk tea.
After exploring Mongolia’s sweeping wilderness and vibrant capital, the **journey continues south along one of the world’s most storied rail routes**. Boarding the Trans-Mongolian train in Ulaanbaatar offers a gentle transition from the steppe to the cities of China, with hours of evolving scenery framed by the carriage windows. The steady rhythm of the train, conversations in the dining car, and the gradual shift in landscape create a sense of travelling through time as much as through geography.
**Beijing greets travellers with an immediate sense of scale and history**. Its landmark attractions are impressive not only for their grandeur, but also for the way they bridge imperial tradition and modern urban life. A visit to the Forbidden City offers a glimpse into the former seat of Chinese power, its courtyards and halls laid out with a precision that reflects centuries of dynastic rule. From there, a day trip to the Great Wall reveals the sheer ambition of ancient engineering – watchtowers marching across rugged mountains in a way that almost defies belief when seen in person.
Yet some of Beijing’s most memorable moments are found in its quieter corners. The hutongs, with their narrow lanes and traditional courtyard homes, provide a more intimate view of the city’s daily rhythm. Small cafés, family-run noodle shops and simple scenes of local life offer a striking counterpoint to the imposing monuments and broad avenues elsewhere in the capital.
**Let’s go!**
**Day 0 // Departure**
Meeting at airport for a direct flight to Seoul.
**DAY 1 // Arrival in Seoul**
Welcome to Seoul, the energetic capital of South Korea and a major hub for commerce, fashion, beauty and youth culture. After arrival and hotel check-in, enjoy an easy first day to recover from travel while getting an authentic taste of local life.
Visit Noryangjin Fish Market, where stalls are piled high with fresh seafood and you can watch vendors and buyers in action or sample a simple meal. Continue on to Museum Kimchikan to learn how Korea’s most famous dish is made and why it is such an essential part of everyday life. In the evening, head to the Banpo Bridge area for a relaxed riverside stroll and views of the illuminated bridge before returning to the hotel to rest.
**DAY 2 // Seoul & Cherry blossoms**
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and set out for a full day of sightseeing around Seoul. Begin at Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and then witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony before visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace (or Deoksugung Palace on Tuesdays), with time to explore its grand courtyards and palace buildings. Stop at Cheongwadae Sarangchae (or the National Palace Museum on Mondays) to gain more insight into Korea’s history, then visit a Ginseng Center before a lunch break at your own expense. In the afternoon, browse traditional shops and galleries in Insadong, then continue to busy Namdaemun or Dongdaemun Market to experience the city’s lively street scenes and bargain-filled stalls. Finish the day with a ride on the N Seoul Tower cable car (tower admission without lift) for panoramic views of the city, and then be dropped off in the Myeongdong or City Hall area for an evening at leisure.
**DAY 3 // Cherries in countryside**
Leave the city behind this morning for an escape into the lakes and hills of Gangwon-do. Drive towards Chuncheon, where we'll visit Alpaca World to meet gentle alpacas in a mountain setting, or opt instead for a scenic rail bike or canoeing at Chuncheon Mulle-gil, along the Bukhan River. Continue to Mt. Samaksan for one of Korea’s longest cable car with sweeping views over Uiam Lake. In the afternoon head to Nami Island, known for its cherry-lined avenues, riverside paths and famous K-drama filming spots. Free time to stroll or relax in the shade. Return to Seoul in the evening, free time at leisure.
**DAY 4 // Mongolia – Ulaan Battar**
In the morning short flight to Ulaan Battar, capitol of Mongolia.
We’ll start with Sukhbaatar Square, the city’s grand central plaza, framed by the Parliament House and statues of Mongolia’s national heroes, for an introduction to the country’s political and cultural heart. Continue up to the Zaisan Hill Memorial, a Soviet-era monument perched on a ridge above the city, where wide views open over Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding hills. In the evening, experience a traditional Mongolian folk performance, with music, dance and perhaps a taste to set the tone for your journey.
**Day 5 // Terelj National Park & Ger Life**
Begin the day at Gandan Monastery, the spiritual heart of Mongolian Buddhism, where monks gather for prayers beneath towering temple halls. Next we'll leave the city and drive east to the **Genghis Khan** Statue Complex, where a gleaming 40-metre equestrian statue of the Great Khan rises from the steppe; explore the small museum beneath and climb up inside the monument for panoramic views. From here, continue into Gorkhi–Terelj National Park, a landscape of granite outcrops, larch forests and wide meadows. Stop at the iconic **Turtle Rock**, a natural formation shaped like a giant turtle, then, time permitting, make the short walk up to **Ariyabal Meditation Temple**, a peaceful hilltop sanctuary overlooking the valleys below. Later, visit a local nomadic family to sample traditional dairy products and learn about the rhythms of Mongolian nomadic life. In the evening we'll settle in a Terelj ger camp, enjoying the quiet of the countryside under big Mongolian skies.
**Day 6 // Modern Ulaan**
Enjoy breakfast in the ger camp before drive back, watching the steppe slowly give way again to the city’s skyline. On the way, stop at Sain Nomuun Monastery, a lesser-visited Buddhist complex that offers a more intimate glimpse of contemporary religious life. Back in the capital, visit the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, the former winter residence of Mongolia’s last spiritual and political ruler, with richly decorated temples and chambers filled with thrones, gifts and ritual objects. In the late afternoon, visit local bazaar and souvenir shopping.
**DAY 7 :: Trans-mongolian train to Beijing**
Today we board the Trans-Mongolian train in Ulaanbaatar and settle into our compartments as the city slowly slips away and the wide Mongolian steppe opens up outside the window. The first hours are spent watching familiar scenes of grazing horses, distant gers and rolling grasslands, all framed by the steady rhythm of the train on the tracks. As the route bends south, the landscape gradually changes, becoming more rugged and varied, with hills, valleys and scattered settlements marking the approach to the Chinese border. We’ll have time to read, chat with fellow passengers, visit the dining car for a simple hot meal and step into the corridor to photograph the views as they unfold. By evening, after border formalities, the train continues through the night towards Beijing, and you fall asleep to the gentle motion of the carriage, crossing quietly from the vast Mongolian steppe into northern China.
**DAY 8 :: Arrival in Beijing & Hutongs**
Arrive in Beijing at 14:35, where you are met at the station and assisted with a smooth transfer into the city. After check-in, set out to explore the historic hutongs, wandering through narrow alleyways lined with traditional courtyard homes. As you walk, soak up the everyday rhythm of local life, from old men playing cards to tiny shops selling snacks and trinkets. Continue to nearby markets or commercial streets, where you can browse for souvenirs and get a first taste of modern Beijing’s energy. Return to the hotel in the evening and unwind after your journey, overnight in Beijing.
**Day 9 :: Forbidden City & Great Wall**
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting out for a full day of sightseeing in China’s capital. Begin with a guided visit to the Forbidden City, the vast former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with its grand halls, courtyards and rich symbolism. Learn about the lives of emperors and the rituals of court life as you move through this UNESCO-listed complex. In the afternoon, drive out to the Great Wall at Juyongguan, where you have time to walk along the ancient ramparts and take in sweeping mountain views. Return to the hotel in the evening for some free time at leisure and overnight in Beijing.
**Day 10 :: Temple of Heaven & Departure**
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out. This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, an elegant complex of temples and altars once used by emperors to pray for good harvests. Stroll through the surrounding park, where locals often practise tai chi, dance or play traditional games, giving a relaxed glimpse of everyday Beijing life. After some free time for a final walk or last-minute shopping, transfer to the airport in the afternoon. Bye, bye East Asia!
**In brief:**
DAY 1 :: Arrival in Seoul
DAY 2 :: Seoul & Cherry Blossoms
DAY 3 :: Cherries in countryside
DAY 4 :: Mongolia – Ulaan Battar
DAY 5 :: Terelj National Park & Ger Life
DAY 6 :: Modern Ulaan
DAY 7 :: Trans-mongolian train to Beijing
DAY 8 :: Beijing & Hutongs
DAY 9 :: Forbidden City & Great Wall
DAY 10 :: Temple of Heaven & Departure
**Level of difficulty:** Easy, available for everyone
**Accommodation & meals:** Hotels - double sharing, 1 night aboard a train in soft sleeper, shared cabin. Meals excluded.
**Cost:** **AED 14,370 all inclusive** of flights and train until MAR 30.
Past this date cost will change.
**Specifically excluded:** Meals, visa, insurance.
**Visas:**
· **Korea:** Most passports get visa on arrival, based on The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). [Other passports ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_South_Korea)\- third party visa agency only\.
· **Mongolia:** visa free or e-visa.
For passports non-eligible for visa on arrival, entry permit 150 USD + 90 USD payable on arrival.
· **China:** EU, AUS passports visa free, except Czech Republic, Lithuania and Sweden. [Other passports ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_mainland_China)\- third party visa agency only\.
*It is sole responsibility of participant to secure entry to country of destination.*
See yah in Spring Asia x
Trekkup Crew
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Crypto Social & Networking Night: Web3, AI, Blockchain, DeFi, NFTs
We’re bringing together **Dubai’s Web3 community** for an evening of **networking, conversations & opportunities** in the world of **blockchain, DeFi, NFTs & digital innovation** 🌐💡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)**
This isn’t just another social — it’s where **visionaries, developers, creatives & investors** collide to shape what’s next in the decentralized world.
🌟 **Why join?**
* Network with crypto & AI visionaries 🤝
* Share insights on DeFi, NFTs & the metaverse 🔗
* Explore opportunities in digital finance 💡
* Build lasting connections in the Web3 space 🌐
Whether you’re building the next big protocol, exploring **tokenized assets**, collecting **NFTs**, or investing in **AI-powered blockchain solutions**, this night is for you 🔗📈
👥 **Who you’ll meet:**
* Blockchain & Web3 developers 👨💻
* Crypto investors & traders 💹
* NFT creators & collectors 🎨
* Startup Founders & Innovators 🚀
* Legal & regulatory experts ⚖️
* Institutions exploring RWAs 🏦
* Anyone passionate about Web3 🌍
🥂 Imagine you’re in an **elegant lounge**, Dubai’s skyline glowing in the background. The vibe is set with smooth music, drinks in hand, and conversations flowing effortlessly.
You turn, and there’s a **Web3 founder**, an **AI entrepreneur**, a **crypto investor**, and a **metaverse creator** — all ready to exchange insights, ideas, and possibilities.
This is **where high-caliber minds meet high-energy vibes** 💬⚡
Register and get more details!
**[Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)**
🎶 Background music sets the mood while you mingle, network, and unlock new opportunities.
🥂 **What to expect:**
* Elegant lounge vibes 🌆
* Background music + curated drinks 🎶🍸
* High-caliber conversations ⚡
* Views. Vibes. Vision. 💫
The next wave of **innovation, collaborations, and investments** is sparked in conversations like these. It’s not just networking — it’s **community-building with purpose**.
So whether you’re here to share your project, scout for talent, find investors, or simply **connect with like-minded builders**, this night is your gateway to **new opportunities in Web3**.
💫 Drinks, music, people — and the chance to build the future together.
👉 Leave with new opportunities, valuable insights, and a stronger network.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-blockchain)
👉 Mark your spot and be part of this **exclusive Web3 social evening**. Because the future isn’t coming — **we’re building it now**. 🚀🌐🔥
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Networking 😊
Mini Machu Picchu | Weekend in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
In one of the **most remote corners of Central Asia** lies the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. Known as the **land of Noah** and holding one of the most picturesque secrets of Azerbaijan and **resembling the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the Alinja Fortress towers over Nakhchivan below.**
While considered autonomous, with its own legislature and ruler, the region is **presided over by Azerbaijan** despite sharing no land border whatsoever and wedged between Turkey, Armenia and Iran.
In one short weekend we will climb the 3000 stairs to the fortress, visit Noah’s Tomb, and wander through the monuments, minarets, and palaces of this ancient and fascinating land before returning to Dubai with memories of a lifetime!
**Let’s go!**
**Day 1 // Friday**
Meeting at DXB T2 at 16:30 for a direct flight to Baku at 18:20. Immigration clearance and overnight.
**Day 1 // Saturday**
After breakfast short connecting flight to Nakhchivan.
Start with exploration of Noah’s Tomb and the Momina Khatun Monument, which the locals call the **“Taj Mahal of Nakhchivan”**. Once the site of **thousands of houses, dozens of mosques, mausoleums, and minarets**, all that remains is the mosaic columns and minarets of Garabaghlar.
Overnight in 5 star hotel.
**DAY 2 // Sunday**
With stops to see few other sites, we will begin the **climb of 3000 stairs up to Alinja Fortress** and see for ourselves why it is the Machu Picchu of Central Asia.
Past lunch we will visit the most curious **hospital inside a salt mine** for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis! Afterwards we will descend the caves of Ashabu before making a quick visit to carpet museum for souvenirs. Further on flight to Baku and flight home. Back in DXB Monday 01:20am.
**Level:** Easy
**Activities:** Trekking, sightseeing, experience of secluded culture.
**Duration:** Weekend
**Accommodation & meals:** **5 star hotel** **in Nakhchivan** \- double sharing\. Meals excluded\. Bring your fav snacks for the road\.
**Cost: 2,100 AED** **incl. domestic flights**, until APR 01. Limited domestic flights availability!
International flights excluded.
**Specifically excluded:**
* visa,
* meals,
* single room supplement.
**Visas:**
Most of passports are entitled for [evisa](https://evisa.gov.az/en/), UAE residence visa holders - visa on arrival. [More info here.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Azerbaijan)
See yah in Mini Machu x
Trekkup Crew
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BBQ at Doors to Hell | Long Weekend in Turkmenistan
**The most mysterious and least explored of the Central Asian “stans”,** Turkmenistan has long been one of the hardest countries to approach. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. For centuries, **Turkmenistan stood at the crossroads of civilizations**. In medieval times, Merv was one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important Silk Road stop, a vital link in the trade route between China and the West until the mid 15th century.
Annexed by the Russian Empire in 1881, Turkmenistan later played a prominent role in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. In 1924, it became the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent republic of the USSR, and **gained independence in 1991.**
The country became famous for the dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who ruled as ‘**Turkmenbashi**’ (‘leader of the Turkmen’) and governed until his death in 2006. His era left a surreal legacy: **golden statues of himself and grand monuments** celebrating the so-called “golden age” of Turkmenistan.
Yet the **essence of Turkmenistan lies beyond its politics** — in the warmth and generosity of its people, whose legendary hospitality makes visitors feel instantly welcome.
**Ashgabat**, the capital, is a billion dollar display of national pride, with endless white marble buildings stretching across a long, dry valley. At sunrise or sunset, the city glows with a strange beauty, resembling more a scene from a sci-fi movie than an earthly settlement.
A visit to the **Köw Ata Underground Lake** offers a unique experience. Descend into a cave at the base of a mountain, walking down a staircase 65 meters underground, into a world of warm, sulphurous air. At the bottom, a crystal-clear lake, naturally heated to around 36°C, invites you for a surreal swim deep beneath the earth’s surface.
**Turkmenistan doors to hell…**
And then there is Turkmenistan’s most **famous spectacle: the “Doors to Hell”**. In the desert village of Darvaza, home to around 350 tribal residents, life had been unchanged for centuries. Nothing could interrupt the peaceful and quiet lifestyle of the nomadic tribe, aside from sitting on a valuable cache of natural resources.
Initial estimations of the site’s reserves were extremely low. In the early 1970s, Soviet scientists attempted to burn off escaping gas after a drilling mishap. When they lit the gas, it erupted and **never stopped burning. Over forty years later locals call it the Doors to Hell.**
[https://vimeo.com/183429568](https://vimeo.com/183429568)
**Let's go!**
**DAY 0 // Thursday – Departure**
Meet at 22:00 at Terminal 2 for a direct flight departing on Friday at 00:20.
**DAY 1 // Friday**
Arrival, immigration formalities, and check-in at our lavish white-marble hotel for a short rest. Complete foreign passport registration. Take a quick tour to admire the majestic statues of Ashgabat and a few other city landmarks.
In the evening, **depart for Darvaza**. En route, stop at two other craters – one filled with water and one with sulphur mud – both releasing gas from underground. Enjoy an **“A Little Party Never Killed Nobody”** themed BBQ dinner near the main crater, followed by an unforgettable sunset over the burning gas spectacle. **(Camping).**
**DAY 2 // Saturday**
In the morning, head to Kopet Dag (“hilly mountains”) and continue towards Nokhur village. Return towards Ashgabat and take a swim in the volcanic **underground lake of Kow-Ata**. In the evening, immerse yourself in **Ashgabat’s sci-fi cityscape** neon-lit streets framed by white marble facades and explore the local nightlife.
**DAY 3 // Sunday**
Start the day with souvenir shopping at Tolkuchka Market, the largest in Turkmenistan. Visit the **UNESCO World Heritage site Old Nissa**, the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, Independence Square, and statues of national heroes.
**DAY 4 // Monday**
Early morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to Dubai. Back home at 07:00 hrs. Bye bye Turkmenistan!
**Activities:** trekking, swimming, sightseeing, getting amazed with burning gas crater!
**Accommodation & meals:** 4 star hotel double sharing + 1 night camping, local meals included.
**Cost: 7,100 AED all incl. flights** **and visa pre-approval cost** **until MAR 05.**
**Visa:** payable on arrival, approx. 115 USD.
**RSVP:**
To reassure enough time for visa processing and eventual re-applying in case of denial, we recommend to join this trip within 30 days before travel date. Standard cancellation policy applies for anyone joining later.
See yah at Doors to Hell x
Trekkup Crew
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Manaslu Circuit Trek
**[Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/)**[ ](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/)is a raw Himalayan adventure that circles Nepal’s eighth-highest peak, offering quieter trails than the popular Everest and Annapurna routes.
The journey from the lush Budhi Gandaki Valley rises through terraced hillsides, rhododendron forests, and Tibetan-style villages before cresting the dramatic 5,106-meter **[Larkya La pass.](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/larke-pass/)**
Along the way, you experience vivid cultural exchanges, glacier views, and chances to spot blue sheep soaring at high altitudes.
Trip Highlights
## Highlights of [Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/)
* **Suspension-Bridge Thrills over the Budhi Gandaki**: steel spans vaulting rainforest gorges and turquoise rapids, delivering dramatic first-week vistas and seamless village links.
* **Authentic Nubri Culture**: Water-driven prayer wheels in Namrung, crimson Ribung Gompa in Lho, and yak-herding families greeting trekkers beside kilometer-long mani walls.
* **Syala’s 360° Sunrise Arena (3,480 m**): Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ngadi Chuli blaze pink in one sweep of the eye, widely considered the circuit’s finest panorama.
* **High-Value Acclimatisation Excursions:** Pungyen Gompa (4,000 m) beneath Manaslu’s south face and glacier-fed Birendra Lake offer textbook “climb high, sleep low” conditioning amid superb scenery.
* **Frontier Life in Samdo (3,865 m):** last permanent hamlet before Tibet, famous for yak caravans, salt-for-barley trade lore, and commanding views of Samdo Peak.
* **The trek’s ultimate achievement is Larkya La Summit Crossing (5,106 m)**: Pre-dawn snowfield ascent to a prayer-flag col revealing Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, and distant Annapurnas.
* **Epic Descent to Bimtang (3,590 m)**: One-day transition from glacial desert past Ponkar Lake to rhododendron forest and yak pastures, rewarding lungs with thicker air and trekkers with verdant sanctuary.
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While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
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Blessings ~ Crow
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We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides.
Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day!
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