Azerbaijan - Independent travel in Central Asia

Is Lahij worth staying overnight, or is it better as a day trip?

Tsherbakov — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:18:30 +0000

We're driving from Baku towards Sheki and were planning to stop in Lahij for a couple of hours before continuing west. Now I've seen several people recommending spending the night there instead.

Is there really enough to do after the day visitors leave, or is Lahij mainly somewhere to wander around for an afternoon?

Can You Visit Xinaliq and Laza on the Same Trip?

PavelAnin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:31:59 +0000

We're planning a road trip through northern Azerbaijan and would love to visit both Xinaliq and Laza. Looking at the map they don't seem very far apart, but Google suggests quite a long journey between them. Is it realistic to combine both in one day, or should we treat them as two separate destinations?

What to expect from Khinalig? Road Conditions, Scenery?

OlegBro — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:49:40 +0000

We'll be renting a car in Baku and are thinking about driving to Khinalig. The scenery in the photos looks incredible, but it's quite a long way for a single day. Would you recommend it as a day trip, or is it one of those places that's better left for another visit?

Is Sheki a Must Visit?

YRI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:35:24 +0000

Everyone seems to recommend Sheki, but I'm still trying to understand what makes it so special. We'll be travelling around Azerbaijan for a week and can either spend two nights in Sheki or use those days somewhere else. Is Sheki really one of those places you shouldn't miss, or is it mainly famous because of the Khan's Palace?

Are Gobustan's Mud Volcanoes Worth Visiting?

Oxana — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:01:49 +0000

Almost every tour to Gobustan includes the mud volcanoes, but I'm still wondering if they're genuinely worth visiting or if they're simply added to make the itinerary longer. If you've already been there, would you include them again?

Is Gobustan Worth Visiting?

fishtailscale — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:59:50 +0000

We'll be spending four full days in Baku this September and are thinking about taking a day trip to Gobustan. Most tours combine the rock carvings with the mud volcanoes, but I've also seen people saying the volcanoes aren't always accessible. If you only had one day, would you go? And is it better to arrange everything independently or simply book a tour?

Shah-Dili: A Hidden Gem Near Baku

Xenia — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:36 +0000

Highly recommend visiting Shah-Dili. I found out about this place by chance, read about it here, dug up more information, and decided to go. And I didn’t regret it at all. An amazing place, especially considering how close it is to a big city.

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Baku Botanical Garden

Shapy — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:35:26 +0000

Yesterday we went to the Botanical Garden — entrance is 2 manat, and another 2 manat for the greenhouse, I think. Really liked it. The aerial bridge is long. Nature, birds 😍 From Nizami Park, bus 31 goes there.

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Pink Lake in Baku - not worth visiting

Shapy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:02:10 +0000

Who was asking about the pink lake near Baku? Well, there’s nothing to see there.

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City Tour bus in Baku?

Nobeus — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:16:25 +0000

Is there a City Tour bus in Baku? If there is, does it make sense to use it to see the city?
Or maybe you could recommend a public transport route (a bus) that passes by the main sights. I found bus number 5 — if you get on it at the Azneft Square stop near “Venice” and ride along the seaside boulevard to the Heydar Aliyev Center, does such a trip make sense or not?