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Snow-capped Caucasus peaks above the Gabala valley

Gabala

Green foothills of the Greater Caucasus, lakes, waterfalls and resort hotels — the most popular mountain escape from Baku.

From Baku
≈ 3.5 h by road
Best for
Families, groups, off-sites
Season
Year-round
Recommended stay
1–2 nights

About the region

Gabala sits in the forested foothills north-west of Baku. Cool summers make it a natural add-on to a city stay, and in winter the Tufandag resort opens its ski slopes. The town's resort hotels work well for families, incentive groups and off-site meetings.

What to see

Tufandag slopes above the clouds

Tufandag cable car

Mountain views in summer, skiing in winter.

Nohur Lake in Gabala

Nohur Lake

A calm lake ringed by forest and mountains.

Yeddi Gozel waterfall near Gabala

Yeddi Gozel waterfall

"Seven Beauties" cascade in the forest above town.

On the way from Baku

  • Diri Baba Mausoleum, Maraza
  • Juma Mosque, Shamakhi
  • Winery visit near Shamakhi
  • Lahij craftsmen village (detour)

What we arrange here

  • Resort hotels from 3★ to 5★
  • Transfers from Baku with stops on the way
  • Guided day tours
  • Off-site meetings and team events

Where to stay in Gabala

Hotels we book for groups and FIT. Rates and availability for your dates come with the proposal.

  • Qafqaz Riverside Hotel in Gabala5★ Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel
  • Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel by the lake in Gabala5★ Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel
  • Chenot Palace Gabala5★ Chenot Palace Gabala
  • Gabala Garden Hotel with its garden and fountain4★ Gabala Garden Hotel
  • Indoor thermal pool at Gabala Yengice Thermal Resort4★ Gabala Yengice Thermal Resort

Hotel options for each programme are listed in the partner area.

Programmes with Gabala

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