Nestled at an impressive altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, the remote Khinalug village will be the highlight and final destination of this tour. Here, you’ll not only admire the ancient architecture of the village but also take in breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. The adventure includes an exciting safari through the stunning Gudiolchay Gorge in iconic Soviet-era off-road vehicles, leading to the village of Khinalug. Along the way, you might spot majestic eagles soaring in the skies, wild horses racing along the rocky riverbanks, and clouds so low they seem close enough to touch.
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Pink Lake (Masazir) — the most unique lake in Azerbaijan, renowned for its unusual hue. There are only eight pink lakes in the world, and one of them is right here in Azerbaijan.
Driving along the M1 motorway connecting the capital of Azerbaijan with the largest cities of Russia, you will see the mountain Beshbarmak, located near the coast of the Caspian Sea. Beshbarmak is a place of pilgrimage for the local population and thanks to its height and shape has been an excellent reference point for sailors since ancient times. The holy place “Pir Hydyr Zundzha” is located at the foot of the Beshbarmag Mountain, where the travelers stop to perform prayers and worship. Your professional guide will tell you the mythical stories associated with this place.
After lunch, you will head to the village of Khinalug in legendary Soviet off-road vehicles. On the way to this hidden settlement, you will pass through the Gudialchay Gorge, a historic route that has been traveled for centuries by people from all over the world. Local shepherds guiding their flocks to the river of the same name and warriors from the greatest empires of the East have all walked this path.
Isolated from the Wolrd, Khinalug village is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level and will be the last point to visit during this tour. You will see not only the ancient architecture of this village, you will also enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the peaks surrounding this village. And on the way to Khinalig, you can often see eagles flying overhead, wild horses galloping along the banks of stony rivers and clouds descending so low that sometimes they can even be touched.
Where the land of the Absheron peninsula passes into the continent, the massif of the foothills of the North Caucasus, the mountains of Khizi, begins. Daghlis live here. Daghli is a sub-ethnos of the Iranian nation, Azerbaijanis of Persian origin, one of the few European Persian tribes. There is a section in Khizi where the mountains are unique in their appearance. Candy Cane Mountains (also called Colored Mountains, Agate Mountains and Rainbow Mountains) are popularly called for their similarity in color to sugar candies in purple stains. A picturesque asphalt road winding like a mountain river running between the Colored Mountains for several kilometers is an indescribable positive emotion and an invaluable experience even for a sophisticated traveler.
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