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Stop At: Beshbarmaq, X65J+4RV, Sijazan, Azerbaijan

Mystique Beshbarmaq mountain.The dull scenery north of Baku gets an unexpectedly abrupt and dramatic boost with the looming silhouette of 520m Beshbarmaq Dash (Five Finger Mountain). This mystical peak brandishes a rocky fistful of phallic crags atop a super-steep grassy ridge top. It’s well worth climbing to the summit, not just for the fabulous Caspian views, but also to observe first hand Azerbaijan’s unique take on ‘Islam’. Crowds of locals come here seeking good fortune, a child, or the answer to their problems using a mixture of prayer, sacrifice, chanting and very animist kissing of rocks.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig, Khinalug Azerbaijan

About an hour drive along a new road from Quba is Khinalug, the oldest village in Azerbaijan. At 2,100-2,200 m (6,900-7,220 ft) above sea level, Khinalug has developed its own culture and traditions, and even its own language. The villagers call the place Kyat, and consider themselves to be direct descendants of the biblical Noah.
Khinalug is over 5,000 years old. For centuries, this village was cut off from the rest of civilization by the tall mountains and dangerous rocky cliffs. Due to the isolation, the villagers were able to preserve their own unique language, which doesn’t belong to any other language family, as well as their traditions and customs, found nowhere else.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Private transportation
• Entry/Admission - State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig

• Lunch

• Infants must sit on laps
• Infant seats available
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Stroller accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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