Before joining the Bazarduzu and Shahdag summit tour, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with all the details of the tour. This is especially useful for those embarking on a summit journey for the first time and will help avoid surprises. Being informed in advance about physical challenges, route length, and weather conditions will ensure you are well-prepared.
Travel Itinerary:
Day 1: Baku-Quba-Khinalug-Kharibulbul 2873 m
We set off for Quba district. The journey from Baku to Quba takes approximately 3 hours. After making our final purchases in Quba, we proceed to Khinalug village, where we will stay in guest houses. In the afternoon, we hike to Kharibulbul peak (2783 m) for altitude acclimatization. After descending back to the village, we spend the night in a guest house.
- Kharibulbul peak height: 2783 m
- Distance (round trip): 6 km
- Khinalug village height: 2150 m
- Starting point: 2150 m
- Maximum height: 2783 m
- Distance from Baku to Khinalug: 231 km
Day 2: Khinalug-Shahyaylag-Bazarduzu Camp 3250 m
After breakfast at the guest house, we take 4x4 vehicles to Shahdag National Park and complete registration with the State Border Service of Azerbaijan. After an hour-long drive, we reach the first Bazardüzü camp. From there, we trek 4 km (about 2 hours) to reach the second camp at an altitude of 3250 meters. Before preparing for the summit, we set up our tents, have lunch, and rest. We spend the night in tents at the camp.
- Shahyaylag – Bazardüzü camp: 4 km
- Camp height: 3250 m
- Starting point: 2900 m
- Maximum height: 3250 m
- Khinalug – Shahyaylag: 24 km
Day 3: Bazarduzu Camp – Bazarduzu Summit – Bazarduzu Camp
We wake up at 04:00, have breakfast, and start our ascent to Bazardüzü summit. The trek takes approximately 6-7 hours. After reaching the summit, we take photos, enjoy the breathtaking view, and descend back to the camp, which takes about 3-4 hours. We rest and spend the night in tents.
- Distance (round trip): 12 km
Day 4: Bazarduzu Camp – Shahyaylag – Shahdag Camp
We wake up, pack our tents, and head to the first Bazardüzü camp. From there, we take a mountain vehicle to reach the base of Shahdag. After an hour’s trek, we arrive at the camp. After lunch, we climb to an altitude of 3500 meters for acclimatization. We spend the night in tents, preparing for the summit hike.
- Bazardüzü – Shahdag (4x4 vehicle): 10 km
- Camp height: 3100 m
- Shahyaylag – Shahdag camp: 2 km
Day 5: Shahdag Camp – Shahdag Summit – Khinalug – Baku
We wake up at 04:00 and start our ascent to Shahdag summit at 05:00. The hike takes about 5-6 hours. After reaching the summit, we take pictures and descend back to the camp in about 3-4 hours.
Upon reaching the camp, we have our meal and proceed to the designated pickup point. From there, we return to the village and then to Baku.
- Distance (round trip): 12 km
- Shahyaylag – Khinalug: 17 km
