Half Day Ateshgah-Fire Temple & Yanardag-Fire Mountain tour
ID: GYG601879-1011119
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover two main historic, ancient places - Yanar Dag and mystic Ateshgah on this 4 -hour tour from Baku. Learn the stories and historical facts from your local tour guide in ancient areas of Baku.
After the meeting the guests from the hotel or defined meeting point,
our first visit is the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area.
The Temple of Fire "Ateshgah" was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, On December 19, 2007 and was declared a state historical-architectural reserve.
Round off the day with a visit to Yanardag, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula. Yanar Dag flame burns fairly steadily, as it involves a steady seep of gas from the subsurface. There is no mud or liquid flowing, which distinguishes it from the nearby mud volcanoes of Lokbatan or Gobustan.
Return back to the defined meeting point or the hotel and drop off the guests.
Highlights
- Visit the site Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs
- Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center in mystical Ateshgah
- Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places Yanar Dag
- See a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside
- Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We can pick up the guests from the hotel or appoint 2 main meeting points and take the guests from Qosha Qala Qapisi (Double Gates) which is the main entrance for the Old City and Nizami Metro station which is at the center of Baku and near all hotels around. Your guide will be waiting at these points with the sign of Visit Land Azerbaijan.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
