From Baku: Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)

That guests are coming to the meeting point - Garage Azparking

es from the Guba-Baku highway west towards the mountain village of Altiaghaj. Roughly mid-way between the two one passes through a dramatic valley flanked by rolling shale mountains whose astonishing red, orange, pink and chalk-coloured swirls led British travel writer Mark Elliott (author of the very popular 'Azerbaijan' guidebook) to dub them the Candy Cane Mountains, a name that’s stuck with travellers ever since.

re high mountain whose bizarre shape long ago led to it being called Mt. Beshbarmag, which is Azerbaijani for ‘Five-finger Mountain’. Legend has it that sometime in the ancient past a prophet called Khidr ventured here in search of a ‘potion of life’ and having drunk from a spring at the summit achieved immortality. Today the mountain is shrouded in mystery with locals coming here to pray for strength and good fortune.

The area is covered with forest on all sides. Qechresh is famous for its natural springs and plants.

Suspended between steep cliffs and surrounded by dramatic landscapes, this spot is one of the most picturesque in the region. The bridge offers a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos, making it a favorite stop for travelers and photographers alike

ons: steep ascents and descents of the road pass through the steep walls of the gorge. The road that passes through two mountains, steep cliffs as well as beautify forest make the view of this village charming.

This natural landmark, located high in the mountains, offers panoramic views of deep valleys and winding roads. The place is named after its eagle-shaped rock formation and the frequent sight of wild eagles soaring in the sky. We will stop here to take beautiful photos of the stunning mountain landscapes and enjoy the fresh Caucasus air.

The way to Guba Khinaliq and Back to Baku total duration which we spent in the car will be approximately 8 hours

It is located north of Guba, in the midst of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus, which divide Russia and the South Caucasus, at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level over the Kudialchay River. Famous for its language, peculiar customs and traditions. Today, about two thousand people live in Khinalig. Almost the entire population is indigenous. In Khinalig retain their language for more than 4000 years.