Fire Temple & Burning Mountain Half-Day Tour Group Tour

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ID: GYG441178-795045
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Country: Azerbaijan

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

This experience is designed for Guests who don't have enough time for our best seller's full-day Gobustan & Absheron trip can book this half-day trip and visit the Absheron side of Baku.
The First stop of this experience will be Ateshgah Fire Temple. There is a temple 21 km east of Baku, with permanent natural gas flowing from under the ground which Indian merchants built in the 18th century. Guests will have a chance to explore Fire Whorshipping rituals from the world's oldest religion. Ateshgah is a very unique place that resembles a small fortress with cells inside the stoned–fenced courtyard. While Enjoying The fireplace which is located with natural gas ventilation in the centre, ignited a massive fire in the middle and four smaller fires on the pavilion’s rooftop corners. guests will have a chance to witness A number of small cells circling the Temple Fireplace containing ascetic believers and pilgrims.
The next stop of This Experience is Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve. It takes around 35-40minutes to reach there
The main attraction of Yanardag, which literally means “burning mountain”, is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Thanks to tectonic shifts and volcanic material below the earth’s surface, natural gas leaks from the rocks. The Italian trader and traveller Marco Polo even mentioned the flames during his travels to Baku and its surroundings, but most probably the fire has been burning for over more years at Yanardag.

Highlights

  • Witness the Fire worshipping rituals from mediveal ages
  • Enjoy guided tour to Ateshgah Fire Temple
  • Visit Yanardag phenomenon which has been attracting visitors for centuries.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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.