Mastaga Tourist Places to Visit in Mastaga, Azerbaijan, Asia

Mastaga Tourist Places to Visit in Mastaga, Azerbaijan, Asia

Mastaga is one of the municipalities of Sabuncu raion in Baku of Azerbaijan, placed about 20 kms from the heart of Baku city. Other municipalities in Sabuncu raion along with Mastaga include Balaxani, Bilgah, Kurdexani, Bakixanov, Nardaran, Pirsagı, Ramani, Zabrat and Sabuncu.

Mastaga is home to few renowned schools, colleges, health centres, parks, hotels, retail outlets and shopping centres as well.

 

Geography of Mastaga:

Mastaga is located between latitude 40°31′58″ in the north and longitude 50°00′14″ in the east.

 

Connectivity to Mastaga:

Mastaga is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport with connections to almost all the major cities of the country and several foreign destinations namely the St. Petersburg, Athens, Vienna, Almaty, Astana, Prague, Dubai, Omsk, Doha, Tbilisi, Saratov, Kazan, Dushanbe, Kazan, Surgut, Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg and Tashkent.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is catered by Aeroflot, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Ak Bars Aero, Azerbaijan Airlines, Czech Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Tatarstan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and UTair Ukraine.

Pirshaga Railway Station is the accessible and nearest railway station to Mastaga located at a distance of 16 kms and Baku Central Railway Station is about 22 kms away from Mastaga.

There are plenty of buses to Baku city and other nearby regions available at bus station of Mastaga at regular intervals.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Mastaga:

Mastaga houses numerous cultural centres of dance, drama nd music and many historical museums and mosques.

The best food corners near Mastaga include:

  • L’aparte
  • Lebanese
  • Half Way Inn
  • Karvansara
  • Izmir Garden Restaurant

Traditional dolls, Traditional bread and Antiques are purchasable products in Mastaga.

 

Places to see in Mastaga

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a mountain that has been always on fire for more than thousand years. Entrance fee is 2 AZN.

 

Atashgah Fire Temple:

Atashgah Fire Temple is a very ancient temple in Baku. Entrance fee is different on person’s age, 0.20 AZN for children, 0.40 AZN for students and 2 AZN for adults. Tourists should pay 2 AZN extra, if need to take photos.

 

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower also known as Giz Qalasi is a mysterious and eccentric tower in Baku city. It is open from 10 AM to 7 PM and entrance fee is 2 AZN.

 

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is one of the must see attractions in Baku city. It is open for visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM. 2 AZN is entrance fee and 2 AZN extra to take photos.

 

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall:

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall was constructed in the year 1912. This is an inspired structure of Monte Carlo Casino and organizes Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra.

 

Other tourist attractions near Mastaga include:

  • Carpet Museum
  • Faxri Xiybani Cemetery
  • Cum Mosque
  • Center of Contemporary Art
  • Armenian Church
  • Archangel Michael Russian Church
  • Ali Shamsirs Gallery
  • Historical Museum
  • Dendro Park
  • Home of Jafar Jabbarli
  • Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
  • Azeri National Costume Museum

 

Best time to visit Mastaga:

Between April and October is the best time to visit Mastaga.

 

Accommodation Options in Mastaga:

Mastaga is catered by its own hotels and the hotels at Baku city. The prominent hotels in Mastaga and Baku city are as follows:

  • Diplomat Hotel Baku
  • Kichik Gala Hotel
  • Old City Inn
  • Hilton Baku
  • Fawlty Towers Hotel
  • Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Europe
  • Consul Hotel
  • Baku Palace Hotel
  • East Legend Panorama Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Baku
  • Premier Hotel
  • Sapphire Hotel
  • Museum Inn Boutique Hotel
  • Baleva Hotel

Places to Visit in Yevlakh, Azerbaijan, Asia

Places to Visit in Yevlakh, Azerbaijan, Asia

Yevlakh is a city situated in Azerbaijan, about 270 kms west of national capital Baku. It is one of the commercial hubs of the country known for cattle breeding and cotton growing sectors.

Potato, vegetables, water-melon and fruits are the vegetables and fruits grown by the farmers of Yevlakh. The natural resources like gravel deposits and clay mixture sand deposits are largely found in Yevlakh.

 

Geography of Yevlakh:

Yevlakh is sited between latitude 40°37′02″ in the north and longitude 47°09′00″ in the east, 17 meters above the mean level of sea and is spread over an area of 95 sq. km.

 

Etymology and History of Yevlakh:

The name Yevlakh is derived from Old Turkic language and its literal meaning is ‘swampy place.’

Yevlakh was the hometown of Russian Orthodox theologian and philosopher Pavel Florensky.

 

Connectivity to Yevlakh:

Yevlakh has an airport located 7 kms from the heart of the city and the nearest international airport to Yevlakh is Ganja International Airport located at a distance of 90 kms.

The railway station in Yevlakh is located within the city, well connected with Ganja, Shamkir, Agjabadi and Baku regions.

Yevlakh City Central Bus Station is the most important bus station of Yevlakh, where many buses arrives and departs towards major cities of Azerbaijan. Tourists can hire Taxis or Minivans for local travel.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Yevlakh:

The culture of Yevlakh is influenced by both Islamic and European cultures. Mugam is a classical music of Azerbaijan and it has a strong popularity all around the country including Yevlakh. The natives celebrate festivals like Ramazan Bayrami, Gurban Bayrami and Ramadan with great fervor.

Pomegranate fruit is very famous among the natives of Yevlakh. The city of Yevlakh is famous for hotels of both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes and the hotels cater customers with foreign food along with traditional ones.

Yevlakh is packed with numerous modern shopping centres, archeological item shops, electrical and electronic and mobile recharge shops as well.

 

Places to see near Yevlakh:

Nizami Tomb:

Nizami Tomb was constructed in the honor of one of the renowned Persian poet, is located about 70 kms from Yevlakh city.

 

Shamkir Church:

Shamkir Church was built by German settlers during the beginning of 20th century.

 

Javad khan Tomb:

Javad Khan Tomb was built in the honor of famous person Javad Khan.

 

Shamkir Bridge:

Shamkir Bridge is located in Shamkir, about 110 km from Yevlakh.

 

Shamkir Fortress:

Shamkir Fortress is a historical palace sited in the city of Shamkir.

 

Other tourist attractions near Yevlakh are:

  • Shah Abbas Mosque
  • Bottle House
  • Victory Complex
  • Qalaboynu Fortress
  • Koroglu fortress
  • Pir monument
  • Maiden Tower
  • The Diyarshunasliq Museum
  • Central Museum
  • Azeri National Costume Museum
  • Taghiyev History Museum
  • Home of Jafar Jabbarli

 

Best time to visit Yevlakh:

From May to September is the ideal time to visit Yevlakh.

 

Accommodation Options near Yevlakh:

Rooms and food rates at the hotels in Yevlakh are similar to other regions of Azerbaijan. The facilities available in the hotels of Yevlakh include AC, fridge, satellite TV, internet access, Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, free airport shuttle, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facilities and 24 hour security. The hotels in Yevlakh and its nearby regions are as follows:

  • Kur Hotel
  • Chinar Hotel & Spa
  • Ramada Plaza Gence
  • Ganja Hotel
  • Afra Hotel
  • Gafgaz Sport Hotel
  • My Way Hotel
  • Hotel Artsvaberd
  • Helenendorf Hotel
  • Gabala City Hotel
  • Hotel Avetis
  • Hotel Armenia
  • Hotel Heghnar
  • Hotel Europe

Agjabadi Tourist Places to Visit in Agjabadi, Azerbaijan, Asia

Agjabadi Tourist Places to Visit in Agjabadi, Azerbaijan, Asia

Agjabadi also called as Agdzhabedi or Aghjabadi is the capital city of Aghjabadi Rayon in Azerbaijan. It is situated about 300 kms southwest of national capital Baku in the heart of Republic of Azerbaijan. Qarqar River flows through the centre part and Kura River flows on the north-eastern side of Aghjabadi Rayon.

 

Geography of Agjabadi:

Agjabadi is located between latitude 40°03′10″ in the north and longitude 47°27′41″ in the east. It is placed 16 meters above the mean sea level. Agjabadi enjoys mild subtropical climate throughout the year.

 

History of Agjabadi:

Agjabadi city was established on 8 August 1930 and formed as separate rayon in the year 1965. The literal meaning of the name of Aghjabadi in Azerbaijani language is ‘Big Settlement’.

 

Connectivity to Agjabadi:

Agjabadi is served by Yevlakh Airport located about 80 kms from the middle point of Agjabadi city. Zaqatala International Airport and Lankaran International Airport are situated about 210 and 220 kms from Agjabadi respectively. Agjabadi is placed 310 kms away from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku).

The major accessible railway stations to Agjabadi include Ujar Railway Station (70 kms), Kurdamir Railway Station (110 kms) and Mususlu Railway Station (90 kms).

Ucar Bus Station is the nearby main bus station to Agjabadi and tourists can also board buses at any local bus stations of Agjabadi.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Agjabadi:

Agjabadi covers the greater percentage of Azerbaijanis, followed by Lezgians, Armenians, Russian and Talysh populace. Azerbaijani is the national language and the widely spoken language all over Azerbaijan including Agjabadi. More than 95% of Agjabadi citizens are Muslims.

Agjabadi is the birth place of the father of Azerbaijani classical music and opera Uzeyir Hajibeyov.

Agjabadi houses numerous entertainment centres, food corners and shopping centres. The hotels of Agjabadi serve customers with variety of foods from the different regions of the world including Armenia, China and Western countries.

 

Places to see near Agjabadi:

Atashgah Fire Temple:

Atashgah Fire Temple is located in Baku city about 300 kms from Agjabadi. It is very famous among the locals of Baku.

 

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is a must see site in Baku. It is open from 10 AM to 5 PM.

 

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower is a mysterious tower and it is believed that, this tower was constructed between 7th and 12th centuries. Maiden’s Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is open from 10 AM to 7 PM every day.

 

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a mountain in Baku that has been incessantly on flames for one thousand years.

 

Other tourist attractions near Agjabadi are:

  • Azeri National Costume Museum
  • Taghiyev History Museum
  • Home of Jafar Jabbarli
  • AF Mall
  • Latif Karimov Carpet and Applied Arts Museum
  • Baku Boulevard
  • Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
  • Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
  • Nizami Street and Fountain Square
  • Oil Rocks
  • Dendro Park

 

 

Best time to visit Agjabadi:

From April to June is the ideal time to visit Agjabadi.

 

Accommodation Options near Agjabadi:

The hotels of Agjabadi and Yevlakh include the facilities of room with TV, fridge, private bathroom, hot water, WIFI internet access, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facility and 24 hour concierge. The best hotels in Agjabadi and Yevlakh (about 80 kms) are listed here below.

  • Hotel Avetis
  • Hotel Armenia
  • Hotel Heghnar
  • Hotel Europe
  • Hotel Yerevan
  • Park Hotel Artsakh
  • Vallex Garden Hotel
  • Shushi Grand Hotel
  • Shushi Hotel
  • Paros Hotel
  • Kur Hotel
  • Chinar Hotel & Spa
  • Ganja Hotel
  • My Way Hotel
  • Hotel Artsvaberd

Tourist Places to Visit in Shikarpur, Pakistan, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Shikarpur, Pakistan, Asia

Shikarpur is the administrative headquarter of Shikarpur District of Sindh province in Pakistan located about 40 kms northwest of Sukkur and about 500 kms northeast of Karachi, the capital city of Sindh province.

Shikarpur is well known for Mola Bukhsh Memon and Mohammad Qasim Pickles and Deewan sweets. It houses large cloth and pottery manufacturing units. Due to the greater presence of perfume industries and Shanzelize pattern modern buildings, Shikarpur is popularly called as “Paris of East”. The major landmarks in Shikarpur include Chellaram & Seetaldas College and Rai Bahadur Udhaudas Tarachand Hospital.

 

Geography of Shikarpur:

Shikarpur is placed between latitude 28.00° in the north and longitude 68.40° in the east at an altitude of 13 meters.

Shikarpur District covers an area of 2640 square kilometers and shares its border with Jacobabad, Khairpur, Sukkur and Larkana.

 

History of Shikarpur:

It is believed that, Shikarpur was founded by Kalhoras’ cousins Daudpotas.

Connectivity to Shikarpur:

Shikarpur is catered by Sukkur Airport located about 30 kms from the city centre with flights to Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Moenjodaro and the air services operated by Pakistan International Airlines and Shaheen Air.

There are daily trains accessible from Shikarpur Railway Station‎ to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Hyderabad and the railway station is 2 kms away from the heart of the city.

Tourists can board buses from Shikarpur City Bus Stand or Blue Lines Bus Stand where the buses are accessible from morning till evening with good frequency.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Shikarpur:

Shikarpur is the birth place of renowned poets Saami, Bedal Masroor and Shaikh Ayaz. Shikarpur houses several drama and music centres.

Tourists can taste food items from different regions of the country and overseas at Deewan Ramchand’s historical restaurant at reasonable prices. Samosa is very popular food in Shikarpur available at Hathidar Road.

The products like carpets, metal goods cotton cloth, and embroidery are available at affordable cost in the handicrafts shops of Shikarpur.

 

Places to see near Shikarpur

 

Shrine of Syed Sadar-Un-Din Shah:

Syed Sadar-Un-Din Shah Shrine is the holy place for Muslims located in Sukkur, about 40 kms from Shikarpur.

 

Shah Khairuddin Jillani Tomb:

The tomb of Shah Khairuddin Jillani is known for its strong construction and designs is situated in Sukkur.

 

Sukkur Barrage:

Sukkur Barrage earlier known as Lloyd Bridge is constructed over the Indus River during British rule. It is considered as one of the largest barrages in the world. The barrage construction was started in the year 1923 and completed in 1932. This 5000 feet long barrage caters the water needs of 10 million acres of farmland.

 

Sadh Belo Temple:

Sadh Belo Temple is located on the banks of River Indus in Sukkur known for its holiness.

 

Lansdowne Bridge Rohri:

Lansdowne Bridge Rohri is an ancient railway bridge over the River Indus in Sukkur. It was longest rigid girder bridge during the end of 19th century in the world. The construction work of the bridge was started in 1887 and completed in the year 1889. Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel was an architect of Lansdowne Bridge.

 

The list of other tourist attractions near Shikarpur:

  • Tomb of Abdul Baqi Purani
  • Minaret of Masum Shah
  • Thermal Power Station Sukkur
  • Ayub Gate
  • Ladies and Children Hill Park
  • Qasim Park
  • Hyderi Masjid
  • Jinnat Building
  • Bukkur Island
  • Shrine of Pir Sadardin
  • Shrine of Qazi Baba
  • Syed Mukhdoom Shah Badshah Tomb

 

Best time to visit Shikarpur:

Between October and May is the best time to visit Shikarpur.

 

Accommodation Options in Shikarpur:

Hotels in Shikarpur and Sukkur city (about 40 kms) are listed here below:

  • Al-Madina Hotel
  • Deewan Hotel
  • Sunny Hotel
  • Red Carpet Hotel
  • Al Karim Hotel
  • VIP Guset House
  • Mehran Hotel
  • Hotel Forum Inn
  • New Baloch Niazi Hotel
  • Hotel Al-Habib
  • Al-Kamran Hotel
  • Noor Musafirkhana
  • Baloch Hotel & Sheermal House
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