How to Plan Your Baku: Atashgah Fire Temple & Burning Mountain Half-Day Tour
Are you looking to add some unique cultural experiences to your trip to Baku? Look no further than the Atashgah Fire Temple & Burning Mountain half-day tour. This experience will take you to two of Azerbaijan’s most fascinating and beautiful destinations where you can witness amazing natural wonders and ancient rituals.
Experience
This half-day tour will take participants on an adventure to two of the most intriguing cultural and natural spots in Azerbaijan. The first stop of the tour is the Ateshgah Fire Temple where you’ll have a chance to explore fire worshipping rituals from the world’s oldest religion. The temple was built in the 18th century by Indian merchants and boasts a unique design that resembles a small fortress.
The second stop of this tour is Yanardag, the Burning Mountain that has been attracting visitors for centuries. This natural phenomenon is situated on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula and has a perpetual flame burning from gas seeping out of rock fractures. Visitors will have an opportunity to take in the stunning natural spectacle and snap some memorable photos.
Highlights
– Witness the Fire worshipping rituals from Medieval ages
– Enjoy guided tour to Ateshgah Fire Temple
– Visit Yanardag phenomenon which has been attracting visitors for centuries.
Full Description
The first stop of this experience will be Ateshgah Fire Temple, which is located 21 km east of Baku. The temple was originally established as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship, and is also known as the Temple of Fire. Today, the temple is a popular pilgrimage site for visitors from around the world who come to see the natural gas wells that have been burning on the site for centuries. The area used to be a place of pilgrimage for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs, and the remains of these spiritual traditions can still be seen through the architectural and decorative features of the site.
Guests will have a chance to explore fireworshipping rituals from the world’s oldest religion. Guests will also have a chance to witness several small cells circling the Temple Fireplace containing ascetic believers and pilgrims. The Ateshgah temple complex consists of the stoned-fenced courtyard, two temples, a guest house, and the fireplace. The fireplace is located with natural gas ventilation in the centre, and it ignited a massive fire in the middle and four smaller fires on the pavilion’s rooftop corners.
The next stop of this experience is Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve. This is a hill on the Absheron Peninsula where there are vents in the earth that have been burning for thousands of years. Yanardag was a sacred site for fire worshippers in ancient times, and the natural phenomenon is still a draw for visitors today. While enjoying breathtaking views, visitors will have an opportunity to take in the stunning natural spectacle and snap some memorable photos.
How to Book the Tour
Ready to book your Atashgah Fire Temple & Burning Mountain half-day tour? Simply visit the tour booking page to reserve your spot today and experience these fascinating cultural and natural wonders up close.
Conclusion
The Atashgah Fire Temple & Burning Mountain half-day tour is the perfect addition to any trip to Baku. Not only will you have the chance to witness intriguing fire worshipping rituals and stunning natural, but you’ll also learn about the history and heritage of this richly diverse region of Azerbaijan. So book your tour today and start your adventure!
