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FOUR OF THE BEST Hiking trails

1 NORTH: GALAKHUDAT TO KHINALIG

DISTANCE/DURATION: 5 miles/3 hours

Revel in the bewitching scenery and cooler temperatures of northern Azerbaijan on this trek from Galakhudat to Khinalig, one of the country’s highest inhabited villages. Covering five miles of marked paths cast in the shadow of Bazarduzu, Azerbaijan’s tallest peak, this route can be completed in three hours and is suitable for any skill level.

Set out from the village of Galakhudat, served by taxis from the centre of Guba. From

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