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Ateshgah (Fire Temple) & Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) Tour
The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah, located on the Absheron peninsula on the outskirts of Surakhani village, 30 km from the centre of Baku, was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs.
Duration 4 hours
Private tour available in English, Russian
Group tour available in English, Russian
Group tour pricing from 120 USD per person
Highlights
Ateshgah Fire Temple (temple of fire worshippers)
Burning Mountain (Yanar Dag)
Old Zoroastrianism history of Baku
Description
Visiting Places :
1. Ateshgah Fire temple
2. Burning Mountain
The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah, located on the Absheron peninsula on the outskirts of Surakhani village, 30 km from the centre of Baku, was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. The current constructions of the temple date back to the XVII century. As a result of excavations, far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. 30 km from Baku
In a place known as Yanardagh located in the village of Mahammadli. The natural gas that seeps onto the surface gives this mountain (whose name translates as ‘burning mountain’) its famous ‘burning’ look. Today Yanardagh reserve is a favourite destination for tourists visiting the country. The mountain appears to be covered in tongues of flame from its foot to its peak, resembling red tulips. 25 km from Baku
1. Ateshgah Fire temple
2. Burning Mountain
The temple of fire worshippers Ateshgah, located on the Absheron peninsula on the outskirts of Surakhani village, 30 km from the centre of Baku, was revered in different times by Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs. The current constructions of the temple date back to the XVII century. As a result of excavations, far more ancient artifacts were discovered here. 30 km from Baku
In a place known as Yanardagh located in the village of Mahammadli. The natural gas that seeps onto the surface gives this mountain (whose name translates as ‘burning mountain’) its famous ‘burning’ look. Today Yanardagh reserve is a favourite destination for tourists visiting the country. The mountain appears to be covered in tongues of flame from its foot to its peak, resembling red tulips. 25 km from Baku
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driver
lunch
dinner
other personal expenses
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