Northeastern Azerbaijan

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Northeastern Azerbaijan is a region in Azerbaijan, which includes the Şabran (ex Davachi), Qusar (Gusar), Quba (Guba), Siyazan, and Khachmaz (Xaçmaz or Khachmas) rayons.

Destinations

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Cities

• Quba GPS 41.364145,48.519809 – Its urban suburb is home to the largest Azerbaijani Yahudi community in the mountains and is considered one of the largest Yahudi communities in the former Soviet Union.
• Khinalug GPS 41.1793,48.1277 (Xinaliq) – A scenic, remote and ancient mountain village, and the mountain of the same name nearby. Once a centre of Zoroastrianism; today the few inhabitants are an ethnic isolate believed to be descendants of the Caucasus Albanians (unrelated to modern-day Albanians of Albania).
• Laza GPS 41.297227,48.115954 – A cozy mountain village with waterfall and nearby ski complex.
• Khachmaz GPS 41.470833,48.809722 (Xaçmaz, Khachmas) – It is considered a very popular tourist destination for the combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the sea and clean golden beaches.
• Nabran GPS 41.762222,48.697778 (Nebran) – Nabran is rich in many recreational facilities offering a wide range of services: luxury accommodations, sports activities, children's camps and music entertainment venues.
• Khudat GPS 41.629811,48.679948 (Xudat) – A base for excursions to the famous beaches and resorts of the Nabran area.
• Qusar GPS 41.423703,48.427862 – Located in the Grand Caucasus mountainous system, close to the border with Russia.
• Şabran GPS 41.210702,48.990597 (ex Davachi) – In 2010 it became the name of a historic medieval town with the same name as a port 15 kilometers further north.
• Siyazan GPS 41.076808,49.117169 (Siyəzən) – The capital of the Siazan region.

Northeastern Azerbaijan Halal Explorer

Northeastern Azerbaijan is famous both for its location at the Caspian Sea with many beautiful beaches and resort, but also due to its mountainous side with many remote villages, some close to the Russian border.

Local Language in Northeastern Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani is the official language, but Russian and ethnic language of Lezgian_people|Lezgi people are also frequently spoken.

Travel to Northeastern Azerbaijan

Khinaliq road - Mountain road leading to Khinalug.

Vans and taxis can be found at the Shamahinka station in Baku. This is where most local residents go to find transportation to the NE regions. Buses and taxis can also be found 20th January station, but this is where tourist normally are found and prices (especially cabs) can be higher.

Note, prices to Nabran, Khudat and Khachmaz can be more expensive in the summer.

How to get around in Northeastern Azerbaijan

• Azerbaijan has a well developed bus system between the local city and village terminals.
• Drivers are commonly friendly with backpackers and road trippers, so auto-stop is equally an option to travel within the region.

What to see in Northeastern Azerbaijan

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• Beshbarmaq Dash / Beş Barmaq - Five Finger Mountain - 40.956527, 49.232171 90 kilometers to the north of Baku en route to Quba (easily reachable by bus from Baku International Bus Terminal) Besh_Barmag_Mountain Hugh vertical rocks which look spectacular in the landscape. It's a 1 h hike from the primary street, however you can also get very close to the stairs by vehicle on a mud/dirt road. Hiking, you also have to take this road because there is a water channel around the mountain not allowing you to walk straight from the highway up the mountain. At last and the stairs take you up to the nearly top, where you can find a mosque, prayer room and incredible views into the Caucasus and the Caspian coast.

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• Candy Cane Mountains 40.87730, 49.19702 A range of mountains/hills famous for its picturesque red and white layers and the numerous wikipedia.org/wiki/Belemnitida belemnites (millions of years old squid-like fossils) from the Cretaceous period.

• Caspian Sea

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Northeastern Azerbaijan

• Hiking in the Caucasus Mountains.

• Khinalig (3713 m) 41.12774, 48.10850 Khinalug A 10-15 kilometers hike up from the ancient village with the same name.

• The best beaches and resorts along the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan.

• Shahdag Ski Resort - 41.3223, 48.1488 near Laza

Travel Next

• Baku Region in the south. With the Azerbaijani capital Baku, and famous for its mud volcanoes.
• Sheki Region in the south west. Gateway to the Azerbaijani Caucasus. There is no direct road there, but hiking might be feasible between Quba and Lahich.

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