Private Ateshgah Fire Temple and Fire Mountain Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Azerbaijan calls as Land of Fire. Don`t miss these sights before leaving our contury.

The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”.

Afterward, we will keep going to the mysterious Yanar Dag ( Burning Mountain). It is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Yanar Dag is one of the most popular tourist places of Azerbaijan. The historical name of the country which is the land of fire comes from these holy centers of Baku.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance fees (9 USD per person)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up our guests within a 15 km radius of Baku city center.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ateshgah - Fire Temple

    First we will go to Ateshgah Fire Temple. You will get information about Indian Temple of 17th century. The Baku Ateshgah was a pilgrimage and philosophical centre of Zoroastrians from Northwestern Indian Subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous "Grand Trunk Road".

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Yanar Dag

    After the museum you will be escorted to the Fire Mountain. It is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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