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Ismayilli
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On the road

The Trip

Ismayilli is easily reached from Baku and is perfect for a weekend trip — for nature, crafts and mountain air.

A little planning makes the trip easy and full.

The Trip

The route

Ismayilli is reached by road from Baku via Shamakhi — the journey takes a few hours. From here roads branch off to Lahij, Basqal, Ivanovka and the natural corners of the district.

The mountain road to Lahij is especially scenic but winding in places — allow extra time.

The village of Lahij in the mountains

Good to know

Practical information

The essentials for planning a trip.

Where
Northern Azerbaijan, Mountainous Shirvan.
Road
From Baku via Shamakhi, a few hours.
What to see
Lahij, Basqal, Ivanovka, nature.
When
Best in spring, summer and autumn.

Tips

Four tips

01

Time

Allow at least a day, better two.

02

Crafts

Visit the workshops of Lahij and Basqal.

03

Footwear

Comfortable — cobbled streets and slopes.

04

The road

Mountain hairpins — take your time.

The state of the roads and the hours of workshops and museums should be checked before your trip.