Guba Shahdag Tour

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.

After an hour of driving along the European slope of the North Caucasian foothills, the guests find themselves in the capital of the Guba district, one of the most significant cities of Azerbaijan. The city has a rich history, one of the aspects of which is the settlement existing on its territory, inhabited for several hundred years in a row by mountain Jews, who are otherwise referred to as Mizrahi Jews.
The quarters of this village are interesting for their architecture. Our bus rides along them to the old bridge of the XXI century, spanning the Gudialchai River - perhaps the best angle for photos and videos for memory. Then he stops near the historical temple, the synagogue of the mountain Jews. After that, the guests will have lunch.

The restaurant, where guests are waiting for covered tables, is located at the entrance to one of the most beautiful forests of Azerbaijan. Here you will be treated to dishes and traditional snacks of Azerbaijani cuisine with Lezgian bread. And after the obligatory tea party, the road continues.

A road in a dense forest. The crowns of the trees converge above it, forming a natural tunnel. A dozen kilometers along this path, where mountains, forest and a bubbling river form a single whole, will leave an unforgettable impression. A mandatory stop will allow you to enjoy the intoxicating forest air.

The culmination of the tour. A road winding between the imposing mountains of the Greater Caucasus leads from Guba to the neighboring town of Gusar. Not far from it stands one of the highest mountains of Azerbaijan, Mount Shahdag. Its height is 4243 meters above the level of the world ocean.
The name "Shahdag" is a kind of symbol of multiculturalism and multiculturalism of Azerbaijanis. Translated as "Tsar-Mountain", it consists of the words of two different Azerbaijani nationalities: the word "Shah" is translated from Persian as "King", and "Dagh" is the Turkic translation of the word "Mountain". At the same time, Lezgins, one of the ethnic groups of the language group of the greater Caucasian family, mainly live in the vicinity of Shahdag.
An exciting entertainment awaits guests at this resort – a cable car stretched over a majestic mountain landscape. In addition, they can relax in a cozy cafe, enjoying hot tea or coffee.
After a three-hour rest on Shahdag tourists return to Baku and will never forget their adventure.