Khinaliq Noahs Village

Day 1: Baku

You will visit Quba city and Khinaliq village This route will lead us to the north, to city Quba – former capital of Quba’s Kingdom. Located 156 km at north from Baku, Quba was in a heart of old defensive system so-calles as “Djanlaq corridor” Quba First stop will be in Quba city - one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. Unique nature, nice climate and gorgeous air -all this you will find in Quba. Khinaliq Then our rout heading 60 up in the mountains - to the unique place “ Xinaliq", "Khinalug"; also rendered as Khanaluka, Khanalyk, Khinalykh, or Khynalyk) is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan. Khinaliq is among the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the world, with history of over 5,000 years. Because of the high altitude and remoteness of Khinaliq it managed to survive and withstand many invasions. There are also some other historical places such as a 12th-century mosque, a 15th-century mosque, and several ancient cemeteries between the mountains It is located just north of Quba in the middle of the Greater Caucasus mountains that divide Russia and the South Caucasus. Khinaliq is also the highest, most remote and isolated village in Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus. Khinaliq has a population of about 2,000 people. This small group of people speaks the Khinaliq language, which belongs to the Northeast Caucasian language family, although many speak Azerbaijani as well. Khinaliq is among the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in the world, with history of over 5,000 years. Because of the high altitude and remoteness of Khinaliq it managed to survive and withstand many invasions. There are also some other historical places such as a 12th-century mosque, a 15th-century mosque, and several ancient cemeteries between the mountains Schedule 09:00 – 11:00 – transfer Baku – Quba 11:00 – 12:30 – transfer to Khinaliq (4x4 car) 12:30 – 16:00 – tour around Khinalig , lunch in a house of local inhabitant (upon request) 16:00 – 17:30 – transfer to Quba 17:30 – 19:30 – Quba-Baku Included • National Park fees • Bottled water • Individual Driver/guide • Hotel pickup and drop-off • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4x4