Shamakhi and Qabala Highlights
Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza village. It is a unique 15th-century monument, a two-storeyed mausoleum-mosque called "Diri-Baba". This sacred place is located opposite an ancient cemetery on the way from Baku to Shamakhi. For a long time, residents believed the legend that a sacred person called Diri Baba was buried here and remained imperishable.
Stop at Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, the first mosque in Azerbaijan and the entire Caucasus. Ornamental patterns decorate the entire facade of the mosque. The mosque has a rectangular plan, measuring 46 meters in length and 28 meters in width. There is a large prayer hall divided into three separate sections. Moreover, each part of the mosque has its own prayer place and entrance.
Travel to your next stop, Nohur Göl in Gabala, and admire the eye-catching lake with magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains. The fresh air and water make it one of the most soothing places in Gabala. The quiet atmosphere and birdsong create an ideal environment for relaxation and an escape from the city's noise.
Visit the beautiful Yeddi Gozel Waterfall, the "Seven Beauties" waterfall. The name of the Seven Beauties (Yeddi Gozal) Waterfall originates from the seven mountain roads you should pass to reach the waterfall.
Continue to Tufandag Mountain Resort with your Azerbaijani guide. Enjoy skiing, take in the memorable summer views of the Alpine scenery around Qabala, and ride the Tufandag network of four cable cars.
