Nakhchivan (region)

Nakhchivan is an exclave of Azerbaijan, which borders Türkiye to the northwest, Armenia to the north and east, and Iran to the south.

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Cities

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• Babek, Babek Rayon (neighborhood)
• Julfa, Julfa Rayon (neighborhood)
• Qıvraq, Kangarli Rayon (neighborhood)
• Nakhchivan (city) | Nakhchivan city
• Ordubad, Ordubad Rayon (neighborhood)
• Heydarabad, Sadarak Rayon (neighborhood)
• Şahbuz, Shahbuz Rayon (neighborhood)
• Şərur, Sharur Rayon (neighborhood)

Nakhchivan (region) Halal Explorer

Nakhchivan is separated from the rest of Azerbaijan by Armenia, with which Azerbaijan is still at war. The region is not a major tourist destination.

The Tourist information Centre, in the brown domed building (historically a madrasa) opposite the Tabriz Hotel, can offer advice on what to see and gives free guides and maps. The helpful staff can speak Azeri, Russian, and English.

Local Language in Nakhchivan (region)

The national language is Azerbaijani phrasebook|Azeri; Turkish and Russian are also widely understood.

Travel to Nakhchivan (region)

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Nakhchivan (region)

The best way to get to Nakhchivan is to fly to Nakhchivan International Airport IATA Flight Code: NAJ. Alternatively from Baku to Yevlakh (Jevlach, Yevlax)Airport (IATA Flight Code: YLV), just outside the enclave's capital; Azal operates a shuttle service, heavily subsidized by the Azeri government. From Jevlach you can also fly to Moscow with Samara airlines. If you are arriving from Baku there is a passport check for foreigners. If you are foreign you will be asked for the purpose of your visit. This is a very controlled state, so journalists and those representing NGOs are not welcome with open arms.

Airfare prices are different for foreigners than for Azeris. Flights can't be purchased on Azerbaijan Airlines' site. They are purchased at travel agents only.

Foreign rates:

• Nakchivan/Baku = 70 manat (03/2011)
• Nakchivan/Ganja = 39 manat (03/2011)

There are buses and taxis to the city, which is 3 kilometers away.

Alternative airport with connections to Ankara is at Erzurum (IATA Flight Code: ERZ), 250 kilometers west of Nakhchivan.

By Rail

There is twice-weekly train service between Nakhchivan and the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Tehran. It's also feasible to travel to the border crossing at Jolfa, which sees daily train services from Tabriz, and cross the border independently.

By car

Local cabs can be hired on arrival but will likely inflate prices. If you are headed to Nakchivan, having a local receive you will smooth over any unplanned border hassles. Taxi rates are linked to fuel costs. In Nakchivan it's about US $0.75/liter.

• Nakchivan Taxi [mailto:@ email can be contacted to arrange for a local taxi to pick you up at a border crossing or airport. Day trips can also be arranged. English is spoken.

Travel on a Bus in Nakhchivan (region)

The exclave has a short border with Türkiye in Sədərək which allows an easy link to the city of Iğdır. There are several buses per day starting from or passing through Iğdır bus station (150 min pure driving time). The border is open 10 hours a day and that border guards are very corrupt – and even corruption aside and the extensive security, customs and immigration checks on both sides are likely to last two hours or more.

By foot

You can enter Nakhchivan on foot from the Iranian town of Jolfa, crossing the bridge across the Aras River. The border crossing is on the northern side of Ashura Plaza in the Iranian border town of Jolfa. Walk right to the end of the pedestrian street into the Iranian immigration building and present your passport. Following a baggage and passport check, cross the bridge on foot (around 3 minutes' walk) to the Azerbaijani side. Here you should present your passport and a print out of your eVisa to the officer in the small booth. He/she will direct you to the immigration building where you will have your visa and bags checked (make sure to have a prescription for medicines) and photo taken. The immigration officials on both sides are very friendly and helpful with some speaking English. The crossing should take around 45 minutes if there are no problems.

Taxi to Nakhchivan City outside the immigration building:

• Private taxi: 15 manat (12/2017)
• Shared taxi: 3 manat per person (12/2017)

Get Around

The best way to get around is by cab. There is a fixed price system when you travel within the city. It costs US$1-2 (3 Manat) to travel between any two points within the city. If you want to travel outside of the city, you have to bargain with the cab drivers. A half day taxi outside the city with multiple sights should cost around 60-70 Manat. The highest price you will be charged (traveling from Sederek to Ordubad) is no more than US$50.

What to see in Nakhchivan (region)

Nakhchivan City:

• Momine Khatun Mausoleum 39.212778, 45.405556 - Free Momine Khatun Mausoleum Momine Hatoon Mausoleum A tall octagonal tomb tower from the 12th century with kufic Arabic calligraphy and ceramic design.

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• Open Air Museum Free A collection of ancient stone artifacts and statues in a park, directly beside Momine Khatun Mausoleum.

• Qizlar Bulagi near momune khatun

• Heydar Aliyev Museum A museum dedicated to the first president of Azerbaijan, who was born in Nakhchivan.

• Palace of the Khans A palace in the same park as the Momine Khatun Mausoleum with a small museum inside. The building and gardens themselves are beautiful but many of the exhibits are only in Azeri.
• Flag Pole - Bayraq Muzeyi - A tall flag pole on a hill on the northern edge of Nakhchivan city with impressive views of the skyline and the Aras River and Mount Ararat. Also a museum inside. Impressive in the evenings as the park lights up. Across the road outside the bus station is a mosaic from Soviet days.

• Nakhchivan Castle and History Museum Free An over-restored castle in the south of the city that looks a bit Disney-esque but offers impressive views of the city and surroundings from the walls. The staff can give a free tour of the history museum in the centre of the complex.

• Noah's Tomb 39.195071, 45.411294 - Free Noah’s Mausoleum (Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan) The grave monument of the prophet Noah Directly beside the Nakhchivan Castle. The supposed tomb of the prophet Noah (although Palestine and Jordan would disagree). A beautifully built octagonal tower that stands out against the vast plains of Nakhchivan behind. The staff can give a tour of the small museum inside.

• Carpet Museum

South of Nakhchivan City

• Alinjagala - Əlincə Qalası - 39.194414, 45.696859 - Free Alinja Tower Əlincə qalası The number one highlight of Nakhchivan. An ancient fortress in the mountains with impressive views. To access the fortress you need to climb the stairs up from the road which takes around 30-45 minutes, but it is all worth it once you get to the top. At the top there is complete silence and most of the time you will have the place all to yourself.

• Asebi keif Sacrificial grounds, believed to be holy by local residents, in a canyon. Also next to the site is a cave.

• Sheikh Khorasan Tomb An ancient tomb in the mountains. Nearby to Alinjagala.

• Ilam Dag - Snake Mountain - The mountain that Christians believe Noah's Ark crashed into on the way to Mount Ararat. Clear views of the mountain can be seen on the way to Alinjagala and the Iranian border.

North of Nakhchivan city:

• Duzdag Cave Actually an old salt mine from Soviet days that has been converted into a treatment centre and a hotel.

• Batabat Lake 39.539167, 45.784444 - Batabat Батабат A scenic lake surrounded by rolling grassy hills and mountains, around 40 minutes from Nakhchivan City on the Armenian border.

• Garabaghlar Mausoleum 39.416667, 45.183333 - Garabaghlar Mausoleum Qarabağlar türbəsinin baştağı.jpeg - An ancient mausoleum tower in the town of Garabaghlar, 30km north of Nakhchivan City.

Do

It is feasible to see the highlights of Nakhchivan in one day by hiring a taxi for the morning to see the sights outside of the city (Alinjagala, Sheikh Khorasan Tomb, and Asebi Keif), and then exploring the sights of Nakhchivan city in the afternoon and evening.

Halal Food

Qutab, dolma (naxcivanski dolma), bozartma, xash and many more.

Wine growing in Nakhchivan is an ancient tradition, in the Araz valley and foothills. Very hot summers and long warm autumn make it feasible to grow such highly saccharine grapes as bayan-shiraz, tebrizi, shirazi. Wines such as "Nakhchivan" "Shahbuz", "Abrakunis", "Aznaburk" are of reasonable quality and very popular.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Nakhchivan City:

• Hotel Sahin Nizami street

• Hotel Tabriz Azadliq avenue near the old baths ☎ +994 36 255-56760 +994 36 255-56760 5 star hotel in central location. Double room for 140 Manat per day. Restaurant on the top floor has impressive views over the city and surroundings.

• Hotel Tehran

• Hotel Togrud 4km South-East of the centre

• Hotel Ukraina - 2 kilometers South-East of the centre - ☎ +994 36 545 53 83 +994 36 255-55383

Stay Safe

Being an important trade center, with manifold connections to Iran and Türkiye, Nakhchivan city is after Baku the most cosmopolitan city in Azerbaijan, and this is reflected also in the availability of accommodation.

Beware of officials when taking photographs. Rumor has it, even taking pictures in the direction of the Armenian border could get your camera confiscated.

Travel Next

• Iran: You can cross on foot to the Iranian border town of Jolfa and then on to other cities. You must have a visa as there is no visa on arrival at Jolfa.
• Turkey
• Baku or Ganja: to get to Azerbaijan proper you need to fly. There are usually 3 Flights to Baku per day, but because this is the only way to get to other parts of the nation, flights can be booked out days in advance (sometimes up to 5). Flights are operated by AZAL and can only be booked in person in the office near the theatre in Nakhchivan City. Flights for foreigners to Baku cost 70 Manat.
• There are occasional international Flights to Türkiye and Russia.

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