Itinerary
- Quba: Tour itinerary
Road to Quba.
Galakhudat & Khinalig Hiking Tour usually starts at 07:30 AM with picking guests up from their location within Baku.
First stop is the Quba district which is best known for its production of incredibly delicious apples and fine carpets. It takes about 3 hours to get there.
There we will switch our cars to Niva Ladas and UAZs, that are more convenient to get to them mountain village. - Road to Galakhudat Village.
It takes approximately an hour from Quba district to Galakhudat village. You will see beautiful views of the village all along this way. There are many places where you would like to pull off and take some pictures. - Xinaliq: Hike to Khinalig Village.
This little village is located at the distance of 8 km from Galakhudat village.
Khinalig village is one of the oldest and highest settlements in whole Azerbaijan and Caucasus dated by some around 5000 years old. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba district at the height of 2287 meters above sea level. In Khinalig you will have some time to walk and get familiarized with the village. Its residents, numbering about 2,000, still retain unique cultural traditions and speak their own language.
Lunch Break.
As soon as we reach Khinalig village, local family will host us, so we will have lunch prepared with traditional Caucasian mountain recipe. All products used in preparation of the food is locally and organically grown.
The End of the Tour.
At the end of the tour (approximately at 20:00) the driver will drop you off to your location in the city center of Baku.
Hiking details
Distance-8 km
Difficulty: easy
Min. altitude-2132 m
Max. altitude-2287 m
Includes
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
Details
This tour will allow you to become acquainted with the local culture and see fascinating views of the Caucasus. You will explore the authentic life of locals and take a part in a magnificent hike in a one day guided tour. At the end of the tour you will be served with a lunch made in a local house with organic products.
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
