Top Visiting Places in Gabala
Top Visiting Places in Gabala – Many of you want to relax in nature, away from the noise of the city, relax with your loved ones or explore the regions of Azerbaijan from abroad. Of course, first of all, you are interested in where to go, what type of transport, what sights to visit there and how much this trip will cost. So don’t miss this article.
Caspi Tours is starting a series of articles that will be a tourist guide. In these articles, everything that is interesting to those who want to travel to the regions of Azerbaijan, from prices to places of interest, will be mentioned.
Thus, the first article is dedicated to Gabala, which is called the pearl of the Caucasus. If you want to breathe the fresh mountain air, drink ice-cold water from mineral springs, take pictures of the beautiful scenery of Lake Nohur Lake, drink delicious tea by the lake, ride a boat, see historical places famous for the remains of Caucasian Albania and dozens of other historical monuments, and relax in newly created recreation complexes, here head over there. Gabala is one of the most attractive places in Azerbaijan. Most travelers admire it.
How to go?
Gabala is located 225 km from Baku. It is possible to use a private car, a taxi, and a bus to go on vacation here. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Baku to Gabala.
For those who want to travel by bus, there are Baku-Gabala, Ganja-Gabala, Mingachevir-Gabala, Sumgait-Gabala, and Zagatala-Gabala bus routes.
Buses depart from Baku-Gabala daily from Baku International Bus Station from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The price of a seat on the bus is 6 manats.
For those who want to travel to Gabala, Caspi Tours company also offers one-day travel packages.
Hotels
The number of tourist-recreational complexes in Gabala is increasing rapidly. It is possible to spend the night here, from private houses and cottages to five-star hotels offering the highest service. Prices for one night in popular hotels here vary from 40 USD to 200 USD. This price includes breakfast, a swimming pool, and entertainment facilities. Cheaper prices are offered here in two- and three-star hotels.
Sights / Sightseeings
Remains of Caucasian Albania. Gabala is also called the Switzerland of Azerbaijan. Along with its beautiful nature, the harmony of ancient and modern is reflected here. The city of Gabala, which has existed for more than 1,800 years, was the capital of Caucasian Albania for 600 years.
Although it is not Caucasian Albania, Gabala still lives in this culture. The ruins of ancient Gabala are located 15 km from the district center, in the area between the Karachay and Jovurlu rivers. The exhibits consisting of stone inscriptions and remains of the ancient city are preserved in the Gabala History and Local History Museum.
Nohur lake
Nature lovers can go to Nohur Lake in Gabala, go boating, take pictures of the beautiful scenery, or fish. Lake Nohur is located 3 km east of Gabala, 1 km north of the village of Nohurgishlaq, in a natural hollow between the Gullyburun, Goydag, and Yumuru mountains, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level.
Lake Nohur was a natural lake until 1949. In 1949, an earthen dam was built in the southern part of this lake – between Güllü nose Mountain and Yumuru Mountain, and a water reservoir was created.
The water of the Demiraparan and Vandam rivers flows into the Nohurgishlaq reservoir. Nohurgishlaq reservoir is also important in terms of the development of lake fishermen (aquaculture) and sports (rowing). Currently, there are recreational zones on the northern, southern, western, and eastern shores of the reservoir.
“Seven beautiful” waterfall
One of the fascinating beauties of Gabala is the “Seven Beautiful” waterfall. The waterfall is located at a distance of four kilometers from Vandam settlement, at the foot of the mountain, in a mountainous area with a dense forest.
Although there are not seven waterfalls, there are seven stairs here, and you can climb the mountain with these stairs. Thousands of tourists come to see the waterfall every year.
Gabaland Entertainment Center
Gabala is not only a natural wonder but also a man-made wonder. One of the most famous amusement parks of Azerbaijan – Gabaland is located here. There are brilliant attractions designed for children and adults.
“Tufandag” Mountain-Skiing Summer-Winter Recreation Complex
Gabala is not only a summer vacation destination, but it is also an amazing place for those who love winter tourism. “TufanDag” Mountain-Skiing Summer-Winter Recreation Complex was established here. The complex is located about 4 kilometers from the city. The first stage of the complex was opened in January 2014 with the participation of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
The purpose of the “Tufandağ” Winter-Summer Tourism Recreation Complex is to develop mountain tourism throughout the year and provide high-level recreation for local and foreign tourists. The complex offers tourists year-round cable car rides, winter skiing on trails of various difficulty levels, skiing training, skiing school, and other services.
For those who want to spend the night here, the Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel operates in the complex area, and the price for one night here starts from 110 USD.
The ride on the ropeways in the complex is free for children under 6 years old, and 10 USD for children over 6 years old. The clothes needed for skiing on ski trails are offered for 20 USD for half a day, 30 USD for one day, 45 USD for two days
The tourist routes of Gabala do not end with the ones we mentioned.
While in Gabala, don’t forget to visit Nic settlement and Muchukh waterfall, the highest waterfall in Azerbaijan, located at the beginning of the Demiraparan river, in Laza village of Gabala, to get acquainted with the culture and cuisine of Udin.
Tourists are usually looking for a place with both beautiful scenery and relaxation while traveling. From this point of view, Gabala is a very beautiful place. Here you can relax, improve your outlook, and learn the history of Azerbaijan. You know that Gabala was the capital of ancient Caucasian Albania.”
Thus, we have briefly provided information about Gabala that we think will be of interest to you. It is up to you which mode of transport you will use and where you will spend the night.
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