Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
Baku, Azerbaijan
From 3 hours to 4 hours
What You Will Do
Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years. Visit the site that was revered by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Admire the pentagonal complex with an altar in the center which was the place of pilgrimage for worshippers.
Travel to one of the most famous and popular tourist places in Azerbaijan, Yanardag and see a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Discover the natural wonder of the state-protected conservation area of the mountain Yanar Dag.
What's Included?
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included?
- Food and Drinks
- Entry/Admission - Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Est. combo ticket price is 9 USD per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
1 hour
After the meeting the guests from the hotel or defined meeting point, our first visit is the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The Temple of Fire "Ateshgah" was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, On December 19, 2007 and was declared a state historical-architectural reserve. The distance fom the city centre to the Fire Temple is 30 minutes way by car. We spend 1 hour here and heading to Fire Mountain
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by VLA_tourism
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The pickup time is already included on the total duration of the product.
Guide Options
- Guide - English