Khinalig-Galeykhudat Hiking tour
75 USD - Per Person
Easy
3
15
1
12 km
We will not only
walk on the foothills of the Great Caucasian Mountains but also, explore the unique
culture and lifestyle of the local people. With its wonderful air, atmosphere and lunch experience Khinalig hiking tour is our most asked hiking tour in Azerbaijan.
Khinalig is
a small mountain village situated in 2200+m. Altitude in Gudialchai valley
surrounded by Tufandag 4191m, its age is more than 5,000 years. This is the
highest and most isolated settlement in the Greater Caucasus mountain range,
located on the border with Dagestan, 63 km from Quba. Its residents numbering
about 2,000 still retain unique cultural traditions, speak their own language
and wear their own traditional clothes.
Galeykhudat
village situated at 2200+ m. İn the foothills of Gizilgaya
plateau `s steep rocks, a bit away from Guba – Khinalig road/ The village
has saved its antiquity. It is the only village near around that its people are
azerbaijani turks.
· Setting out from hotel at 8:00 AM with
airconditioned car
· After reaching Khinalig village we
will take 15 min. break and start to hike to Galeykhudat village. (10+km)
· Lunch in the local’s house in Galeykhudat
village (Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if
required)
· Walking down to the car (2 km)
· Driving to the Baku.
· Arriving to the hotel around 8:00 PM
FOOD
We will have lunch in the local `s house at 16:00
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CLOTHING and other EQUİPMENTS
Important to have: Waterproof hiking/trekking shoes,
Insulated jackets, Beanie, Gloves, Backpack (20L)
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Recommended: Hiking/trekking sticks, Sunglasses, Snacks,
dry fruits, etc. Gaiter