Gobustan

Gobustan National Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with thousands of ancient rock carvings showing people, animals and boats.

Near the reserve are the mud volcanoes — bubbling cones of cold mud, one of the most unusual natural sights in Azerbaijan. After rain an off-road vehicle may be needed.

Getting there with 4T Transfer

Gobustan is about one hour south of Baku along the Caspian coast. The rock art museum and the petroglyphs are reached by an asphalt road; the mud volcanoes are a few kilometres further along a dirt track.

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn are ideal. In summer, visit in the morning — there is little shade on the rocks.

Good to know

The petroglyphs date back up to 40,000 years. Comfortable shoes are recommended; the walking trail is about 1 km.