Azerbaijan - Pre-expedition Info

 


Route Info

(NOTE: this is the provisional and approximate route and may change pre-departure and/or during the expedition)

Start of Expedition: STORIES FROM THE SILK ROAD
Estimated Start date:  28 September 2023
Start Location: Istanbul

A section of the TransCaucasian Trail that goes through the mountains east of the northern part
of the route, Zaqatala to Sheki will be incorporated into the route.
Once more details are available on other developed sections, we'll look at if we can incorporate
them and how.

Provisional Route Details: AZERBAIJAN

  • There's a possibility that I will incorporate part or all of the TransCaucasian Trail into the routes in  Azerbaijan.
    • Currently the TransCaucasian Trail is under development in Azerbaijan so I will be staying in contact with the teams on the ground before I make the final decision as to whether I include it or not as part of the route.
  • Total Country Distance:  512 km - 320 miles 
  • Estimated Total Duration:  26 days
    • Including anticipated rest days, visiting sites and talking to/interviewing people for the project.

Main Locations along the Route 

  • Balakan (border) - Sheki - Gabala - Ishmayilli - Shamakhi - Baku  - Gobustan NP - Alat Port
    Border: Alat Port (Ferry to Kuryk on the Kazakhstan coast)

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