GuideBook Gabala
Sightseeing
Tufandag (literally - Tornado Mountain) is an all-year-around natural/man-made complex located 4 kilometres from Gabala's centre.
Tufandag is effortlessly accessible by one of the longest and most adventurous cable-cars in the world. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride complemented by an overwhelming vista.
The resort, along with its breathtaking vista, allows its visitors to enjoy different extreme sports and touristic activities in harmony with nature, providing skiing for competitive and “wannabe” skiers as well as ATV quad bikes that attract many adventure seekers.
The ski season starting on December 15 continues till March 31. During the 100-day winter season, visitors can enjoy recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding. The ski slopes of the Tufandag complex provide visitors with unforgettable moments with its a 1000-meter vertical downhill, 15-kilometer ski slopes and 4 rope lines. Here are green and blue ski slopes for beginners and moderate skiers, and red and black ski slopes for professional skiers. Along with the natural snow, there are snowmobiles that provide unforgettable skiing experience in snow-covered slopes throughout the season. It is possible to rent the skiing equipment inside the resort. It is also possible to take ski lessons from professional instructors.
Tufandag winter-summer tourist complex, the most favorite place of ski-lovers, is also an ideal place for hiking in the mountains as well as taking a trip in a cable car and witnessing the majestic nature throughout the four seasons.
The rope lines cover 4 stations (points of stop). These are the L2 Riverside station with the height of 956m-1660m, the L4 Gabala cable car track with the height of 1251-1660m, the L5 Duruca cable car track with the height of 1251-1410m, and the L6 Sleeping Beauty cable car track with the height of 1410-1920 meters.
The price for the cable-car for the entire route is 20 AZN ($11) pp.
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Tufandag Bergresort
Duruca kəndi
Tufandag (literally - Tornado Mountain) is an all-year-around natural/man-made complex located 4 kilometres from Gabala's centre.
Tufandag is effortlessly accessible by one of the longest and most adventurous cable-cars in the world. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride complemented by an overwhelming vista.
The resort, along with its breathtaking vista, allows its visitors to enjoy different extreme sports and touristic activities in harmony with nature, providing skiing for competitive and “wannabe” skiers as well as ATV quad bikes that attract many adventure seekers.
The ski season starting on December 15 continues till March 31. During the 100-day winter season, visitors can enjoy recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding. The ski slopes of the Tufandag complex provide visitors with unforgettable moments with its a 1000-meter vertical downhill, 15-kilometer ski slopes and 4 rope lines. Here are green and blue ski slopes for beginners and moderate skiers, and red and black ski slopes for professional skiers. Along with the natural snow, there are snowmobiles that provide unforgettable skiing experience in snow-covered slopes throughout the season. It is possible to rent the skiing equipment inside the resort. It is also possible to take ski lessons from professional instructors.
Tufandag winter-summer tourist complex, the most favorite place of ski-lovers, is also an ideal place for hiking in the mountains as well as taking a trip in a cable car and witnessing the majestic nature throughout the four seasons.
The rope lines cover 4 stations (points of stop). These are the L2 Riverside station with the height of 956m-1660m, the L4 Gabala cable car track with the height of 1251-1660m, the L5 Duruca cable car track with the height of 1251-1410m, and the L6 Sleeping Beauty cable car track with the height of 1410-1920 meters.
The price for the cable-car for the entire route is 20 AZN ($11) pp.
Eye-catching "Nohur" lake, with its magnificent view looking out to the Caucasus Mountains, with its fresh & breezy air and crystal clear water is one of the picturesque places of Gabala. The breathtaking beauty of Nohur lake, its quiet atmosphere accompanied by the chit-chat of local&transit birds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from daily turbulences, pause life for a moment and indulge in awe-inspiring tranquility.
The Nohur lake (Nohurgol) is located in Nohurqishlaq, just outside of Gabala, 700 m above sea level. The length of the lake is 1925 metres with its area of 240 hectares having a maximum depth of 24 metres.
Here, one can admire the eye-catching vista of the fantastic natural landscape that fascinates its visitors with a calm surface of the lake, various stagnant ponds, cascades of waterfalls, as well as the whisper of the forests that harmoniously surround the neighbouring hills.
The contemplation of the panoramic view of the lake calms the nerves, evokes the desire to consciously breath and enhances one's creativity. As the main particularity of Gabala is nature, here it is possible to get rid of accumulated toxins, absorb nutrients, increase vitality and energy level and restore body's physiological and spiritual balance.
After experiencing wellness and relaxation here at Nohur lake, a tourism capital of the Islamic world for 2020, one will exponentially increase the life energy through rediscovering and regaining the well deserved internal strength.
Although swimming in the lake is prohibited (the lake is also used as a reservoir and provides drinking water for Gabala and surrounding regions), it is a perfect place for chilling and enjoying “la vie”. One can enjoy a boat & catamaran and even find a horse and electric scooters to ride. Boutique stores offering various goods from finest hand made artwork to the local delicacies such as natural honey and organic tea further decorate the national park with a soulful experience.
Nohur lake is located en route, off the main Baku-Gabala highway, in the village of Nohurqishlag.
How will your "Nohur Lake Experience" be? :)
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Nohur Lake
Eye-catching "Nohur" lake, with its magnificent view looking out to the Caucasus Mountains, with its fresh & breezy air and crystal clear water is one of the picturesque places of Gabala. The breathtaking beauty of Nohur lake, its quiet atmosphere accompanied by the chit-chat of local&transit birds create an ideal relaxation environment to escape from daily turbulences, pause life for a moment and indulge in awe-inspiring tranquility.
The Nohur lake (Nohurgol) is located in Nohurqishlaq, just outside of Gabala, 700 m above sea level. The length of the lake is 1925 metres with its area of 240 hectares having a maximum depth of 24 metres.
Here, one can admire the eye-catching vista of the fantastic natural landscape that fascinates its visitors with a calm surface of the lake, various stagnant ponds, cascades of waterfalls, as well as the whisper of the forests that harmoniously surround the neighbouring hills.
The contemplation of the panoramic view of the lake calms the nerves, evokes the desire to consciously breath and enhances one's creativity. As the main particularity of Gabala is nature, here it is possible to get rid of accumulated toxins, absorb nutrients, increase vitality and energy level and restore body's physiological and spiritual balance.
After experiencing wellness and relaxation here at Nohur lake, a tourism capital of the Islamic world for 2020, one will exponentially increase the life energy through rediscovering and regaining the well deserved internal strength.
Although swimming in the lake is prohibited (the lake is also used as a reservoir and provides drinking water for Gabala and surrounding regions), it is a perfect place for chilling and enjoying “la vie”. One can enjoy a boat & catamaran and even find a horse and electric scooters to ride. Boutique stores offering various goods from finest hand made artwork to the local delicacies such as natural honey and organic tea further decorate the national park with a soulful experience.
Nohur lake is located en route, off the main Baku-Gabala highway, in the village of Nohurqishlag.
How will your "Nohur Lake Experience" be? :)
The “Seven Beauty” (az. Yeddi Gözəl) waterfalls, located in Gabala’s Vendam village, flow all the way from the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains finally falling from the height of 120m into the picturesque, lush woodland of Gabala.
As only two mini waterfalls are visible from the base of the mountain one has to climb the wooden stairs to encounter the other “beauties”. Although the climb comes with a bit of effort, following the “stairway to heaven” and reaching the summit fully compensates and presents one with a wonder’full vista of “The Beauties”. Soothing, tranquil sounds of the flow synergised by the magnificent vibes of the densely packed forest has the ability to inspire true awe in one.
In late autumn, winter and early spring, it is rather difficult to get to the waterfall
as the path is mostly covered in ice.
Though in late spring and summer, tea-huts, located along the path and run by the locals, offer delicious tea complemented with various traditional delicacies. The rumour has it that the water utilised for tea is taken directly from the waterfall which is the ‘secret recipe’ that enriches the taste of the tea, hydrating the throats and purifying the hearts of the chosen lucky ones :)
Thousands of visitors spectate “The Beauties” each and every year, excluding “The Covid Year”, obviously! :)
The “Seven Beauties” are 6 km from the village of Vendam and around 3 km from the main highway, easily accessible by 4x4 and some local driving skills :)
There are sayings that “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” & “Difficult paths often lead to beautiful destinations”... you get the point ;)
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Yeddi Gozel Wasserfall
The “Seven Beauty” (az. Yeddi Gözəl) waterfalls, located in Gabala’s Vendam village, flow all the way from the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains finally falling from the height of 120m into the picturesque, lush woodland of Gabala.
As only two mini waterfalls are visible from the base of the mountain one has to climb the wooden stairs to encounter the other “beauties”. Although the climb comes with a bit of effort, following the “stairway to heaven” and reaching the summit fully compensates and presents one with a wonder’full vista of “The Beauties”. Soothing, tranquil sounds of the flow synergised by the magnificent vibes of the densely packed forest has the ability to inspire true awe in one.
In late autumn, winter and early spring, it is rather difficult to get to the waterfall
as the path is mostly covered in ice.
Though in late spring and summer, tea-huts, located along the path and run by the locals, offer delicious tea complemented with various traditional delicacies. The rumour has it that the water utilised for tea is taken directly from the waterfall which is the ‘secret recipe’ that enriches the taste of the tea, hydrating the throats and purifying the hearts of the chosen lucky ones :)
Thousands of visitors spectate “The Beauties” each and every year, excluding “The Covid Year”, obviously! :)
The “Seven Beauties” are 6 km from the village of Vendam and around 3 km from the main highway, easily accessible by 4x4 and some local driving skills :)
There are sayings that “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” & “Difficult paths often lead to beautiful destinations”... you get the point ;)
Saint Elisæus Church, Alban-Udi Church Jotari, is a Caucasian-Albanian church, located in the village of Nij in the Gabala region.
The church was built in 1823 by a local Udi priest Astvatzatur Jotaniants on the gravesite and chapel of Vlas the Martyr, a disciple of Saint Elysaeus.
The building now serves as the main spiritual and cultural center of Nij inhabitants.
Explore the history and culture
of Nij village.
Located just over 20 kilometres south-west of Gabala, the village of Nij is home to the largest population of Udi race anywhere in the world. Udis are a Christian ethnic group descended directly from one of the main tribes living in Caucasian-Albania, an ancient state existing across much of today’s Azerbaijan from about 3BC to 8AD. In fact, Udis still speak an endangered language that is essentially the same as that of the ancient Albanians.
Explore the history and culture of this warm community by visiting the beautifully restored 17th-century Albanian “Jotari” Church which sits shaded by magnificent plane trees not far from the village centre.
Church Of Saint Elisæus
Saint Elisæus Church, Alban-Udi Church Jotari, is a Caucasian-Albanian church, located in the village of Nij in the Gabala region.
The church was built in 1823 by a local Udi priest Astvatzatur Jotaniants on the gravesite and chapel of Vlas the Martyr, a disciple of Saint Elysaeus.
The building now serves as the main spiritual and cultural center of Nij inhabitants.
Explore the history and culture
of Nij village.
Located just over 20 kilometres south-west of Gabala, the village of Nij is home to the largest population of Udi race anywhere in the world. Udis are a Christian ethnic group descended directly from one of the main tribes living in Caucasian-Albania, an ancient state existing across much of today’s Azerbaijan from about 3BC to 8AD. In fact, Udis still speak an endangered language that is essentially the same as that of the ancient Albanians.
Explore the history and culture of this warm community by visiting the beautifully restored 17th-century Albanian “Jotari” Church which sits shaded by magnificent plane trees not far from the village centre.
Lugares emblemáticos
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at Gabala Shooting Club
The shooting club, having hosted the Shooting World Cup between 2014 and 2016, offers world-class facilities and unparalleled target shooting experiences at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. This multi-purpose and world-class shooting club serves as a training facility for the national shooting team as well as for the international professionals, promotes shooting as a sport on a broader spectrum and acts as a recreational and entertainment centre for all the “wannabe hitmen” :)
With cottages and an excellent onsite restaurant, the centre is also well placed to cater for tourists wishing to simply relax in fabulous natural surroundings.
The shooting club is part of the Gabala Sports Club, a broader, state-of-the-art training facility for Azerbaijan’s national teams in shooting, boxing, karate, taekwondo, soccer and judo.
If you are ever intrigued by a trigger,
DON’t miss [the target at] the Gabala Shooting Club 😉
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Gabala Shooting Club
hiT the TargeT 🎯
at Gabala Shooting Club
The shooting club, having hosted the Shooting World Cup between 2014 and 2016, offers world-class facilities and unparalleled target shooting experiences at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. This multi-purpose and world-class shooting club serves as a training facility for the national shooting team as well as for the international professionals, promotes shooting as a sport on a broader spectrum and acts as a recreational and entertainment centre for all the “wannabe hitmen” :)
With cottages and an excellent onsite restaurant, the centre is also well placed to cater for tourists wishing to simply relax in fabulous natural surroundings.
The shooting club is part of the Gabala Sports Club, a broader, state-of-the-art training facility for Azerbaijan’s national teams in shooting, boxing, karate, taekwondo, soccer and judo.
If you are ever intrigued by a trigger,
DON’t miss [the target at] the Gabala Shooting Club 😉
Gabalaland
- Entertainment in the Leap of Nature.
Enter the Wonder’Land of Gabala,
a heartwarming & magnificent theme
park, where immense fun and feelings
of joy do not run out even for a moment.
Gabaland is a wonder’full place
for family recreation that welcomes
its visitors with bright & colourful
attractions and various interesting
entertainment throughout the four
seasons. There are over 50 joyful
attractions: from volley & football
pitches to velodromes, ice rinks and
kartings; from Disney-like carousels
& slides to laser games & much more.
Being out in the open and surrounded
by charming and spectacular vistas of
the neighbouring mountains, Gabaland,
having the purest air & lush
gardens full of fragrant flowers & rivers,
offers convenience to the visitors with
its onsite cafes & restaurants and a cute little gift shop where handmade
souvenirs, made by local craftsmen, can easily be purchased for the loved ones. Why not treat yourself & your family to a memorable and joyful adrenaline rush
@ Gabaland Theme Park?!
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Gabaland
1 İsmayıl bəy QutqaşınlıGabalaland
- Entertainment in the Leap of Nature.
Enter the Wonder’Land of Gabala,
a heartwarming & magnificent theme
park, where immense fun and feelings
of joy do not run out even for a moment.
Gabaland is a wonder’full place
for family recreation that welcomes
its visitors with bright & colourful
attractions and various interesting
entertainment throughout the four
seasons. There are over 50 joyful
attractions: from volley & football
pitches to velodromes, ice rinks and
kartings; from Disney-like carousels
& slides to laser games & much more.
Being out in the open and surrounded
by charming and spectacular vistas of
the neighbouring mountains, Gabaland,
having the purest air & lush
gardens full of fragrant flowers & rivers,
offers convenience to the visitors with
its onsite cafes & restaurants and a cute little gift shop where handmade
souvenirs, made by local craftsmen, can easily be purchased for the loved ones. Why not treat yourself & your family to a memorable and joyful adrenaline rush
@ Gabaland Theme Park?!