Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers. Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.
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Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
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What's included in Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
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. The distance fom the city centre to the Fire Temple is 30 minutes way by car. We spend 1 hour here and heading to Fire Mountain
Yanar Dag
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. Road trip from Fire Temple to Fire Mountain is about 50 minutes distance by car. Guests will spend 30 -60 minutes with explanation and visiting large area. The planned tour program is concluded here and returning back to the first meeting point or hotel at the city center. Total tour duration will take 3 to 4 hours.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and Drinks
- Entry/Admission - Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Est. combo ticket price is 9 USD per person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The pickup time is already included on the total duration of the product.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
One day before our representative or guide will contact you and get the location of your hotel or any accommodation in Baku.
Meeting / End Points
- We can pick up the travelers in front of the Nizami metro station
