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Municipality in Quba, Azerbaijan
Photo: Gulustan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Khinalug the highest (2250 m above sea level), most remote and isolated village in Northeastern Azerbaijan and among the highest in the Caucasus.
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A modest exhibition of vessels, weapons, medals and a "library". Usually you have to ask locals in order to find key-keeper – azeri: Açar var?
King Mountain
Azerbaijan's highest mountain.
Cliff mountain pass at 3,200 m. From here, great views of the valleys on Khinalug and Laza sides. Also a vantage point for Şahdağ.
Leave day 1, arrive and sleep in Khinaliq or village of your request. Return day 2 around mid day. Many opportunities to stop and take pictures. All additional gas burning excursions from route can be negotiated. Contact a taxi a few days in advance to schedule service.
Runs a guest house from his family home. His family will offer you warm home cooked meals and hot tea. Zaur's late father Badal was featured in Mark Elliot's guide book. Zaur now took over and runs hiking and horse excursions adventures.
Same guy who also offers tours from Quba.
Rustam and his family have a room they rent out to travelers with floor mattresses and warm blankets. Can also arrange transport to and from Quba.
By car
In 2006, the road was paved due to a visit from Azerbaijan's President. Now, a car can make the trip to Khinalig. Before paving an SUV was essential (but still recommended).
By taxi
Prices will be negotiable, but expect to pay between 40 and 70 manat from Quba. You may be quoted more, but haggling is acceptable.
By bus
No buses are available to this location.
Walk. There won't be many other options. It should not be a problem for a reasonably fit person though you might find yourself winded from the steep hills and high altitude. Khinalug is a very small settlement.
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