Baku Trip Overview
We leave Baku at 9:00am in the morning, with some stop-points in “Beshbarmag Dag” (Five-Fingered Mountain), Guba City and Masdargah, approximately at 13:00pm we are going to be in the highest village of all Europe – the Khinalug!
ABOUT KHINALUG
By some definitions Xınalıq (2335m) is Europe’s highest village. Its upper half retains many ancient stone houses that form distinctively austere stepped terraces up a steep highland ridge. And the whole scene is often magically wrapped in spooky clouds that part sporadically to reveal 360-degree views of the surrounding Caucasus.
Apart from examining the one-room museum and gazing at the hypnotic views, the main attraction is meeting and staying with Xınalıq’s hardy shepherd folk who have their own language (Ketsh) and still live much of their lives on horseback. Bring warm clothes – nights can be icy cold.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Baku, Azerbaijan
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Baku, Absheron Region, Azerbaijan
We leave Baku at 9:00am in the morning, with some stop-points in “Beshbarmag Dag” (Five-Fingered Mountain), Guba City and Masdargah, approximately at 13:00pm we are going to be in the highest village of all Europe – the Khinalug!
ABOUT KHINALUG
By some definitions Xınalıq (2335m) is Europe’s highest village. Its upper half retains many ancient stone houses that form distinctively austere stepped terraces up a steep highland ridge. And the whole scene is often magically wrapped in spooky clouds that part sporadically to reveal 360-degree views of the surrounding Caucasus.
Apart from examining the one-room museum and gazing at the hypnotic views, the main attraction is meeting and staying with Xınalıq’s hardy shepherd folk who have their own language (Ketsh) and still live much of their lives on horseback. Bring warm clothes – nights can be icy cold.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Pick up from Hotel .
Stop At: Besh Barmag Mountain, Siyazan Azerbaijan
Besh Barmag mountain in Azerbaijan, called due to its similarity with five fingers of the hand
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Qechresh, Azerbaijan
Tea break at Qecresh forest
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig, Khinalug Azerbaijan
This picturesque village is located at over 2,000 metres above sea level and it is said to be connected with the story of Noah: according to legend, when Noah saw this high, flat terrain, he dropped anchor and told everyone to leave the Ark.
Duration: 3 hours
