Absheron Peninsula Tour
Absheron peninsula, Baku, Azerbaijan
- View on map
-
3 Hours
-
Max People : 100
-
Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
In the beginning of Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Ateshgah Temple (Fire Temple) – The Ateshgah temple is located in the south-eastern part of the Surakhani settlement of the Absheron peninsula, 30 km away from Baku. So, Ateshgah is a fire temple. And built in the 17th-18th century in the place of the eternal flames of natural gas. Additionally, The earliest building of the temple belongs to the 1713 year. And the central temple was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara funds. So, It was sanctified by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at different times.
On the other hand, The Baku Ateshgah was a pilgrimage and philosophical center of Zoroastrians from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous “Grand Trunk Road“. Most importantly, The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), Badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth). And the temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants (industry) at Surakhany. In addition, The complex was turned into a museum in 1975.
Then during Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Yanardagh (Fire Mountain) – This natural burning flame became as a result of the emergence of natural gas at the foot of the mountain. Additionally, It is located in the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the territory of Mohammedi village. The history of this monument is unknown.
This tour will definitely wake up your appetite for one of the most amazing historical places in the world.
Tour can be customized based client’s needs.
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
Travel Styles
City Tours
Location
Reviews
5.0/5
Excellent
From
25 reviews
Excellent
24
Very Good
1
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Showing 6 - 10 of 25 total
21/12/2024
Absheron tour
I had one more booking with the company. We visited firstly to Gate at Aluyev center on our way to fire temple. It was very nice and great building. Lovely historical information in inside and car collection in ground floor. Fire mountain it was very small than out expectations but it was worthy to see unique warming area. Compass79392817 November 9, 2019
21/12/2024
Historical sites & unique Experience in Fire Mountain
Fire Temple was a fascinating historical site for me. It was a Zoroastrian temple and used as Caravansarai before times - on the historic silk road, especially for Indian travellers, worshippers and merchants. Indian motifs can be seen on some of the structures. It is located on a gas field and the natural gas flames add to its intrigue. But, from 1883 natural gas finished on there. After temple we visited to Fire Mountain. Yanar Dagh is, literally, a hill on fire. Here was the natural gas flames all over the hill. It was unique experience for me, I never seen before such as this thing. I definetely recommend to anyone to visit here. Tom.Locc November 12, 2019
21/12/2024
Ateshgah and burning mountain tour
Fire Temple is a fascinating historical site. It was a Zoroastrian temple and on the historic silk road, especially for Indian merchants. Indian motifs can be seen on some of the structures. The burning mountain is, literally, a hill on fire. A unique natural phenomenon. Don't miss this tour Muthu Khumar 2 November 14, 2019
21/12/2024
Temple of Fire; Flame Mountain
The tour took time 3 hours. Guide and driver were very helpful as before. Front of the temple has nice souvenirshops as well as painting shop. You can see nice pictures on there. Temple restorated in XX. Our next stop was in mountain. It was nice and warmly, specially if you like the hot :) tammy489 November 16, 2019
21/12/2024
fire mountain / definetely visit
When the guide Emin informed us about the Fire temple and Fire mountain, we decided on a night to think about the activities what we can do. We went to fire temple, but my friends are really fun lovers, that's why we didn't stay a lot. But, when we reach to Burning mountain, all my friends said that: "WOOOOOOOW". It was really nice. They maked hastagh as well above the mountain, it was good for us to share on social media. Definetely go there!!! maheshpkin November 17, 2019
You might also like...
from
$105
Please make sure your contact details, email, country code & number is correct