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Description
Altiaghaj National Park is visited by a rich variety of raptors and passerines. The road through the Khizi Mountains is one of the most scenic in the country, passing through steppe and semi-desert and culminating in the pristine oak forests of the Altiaghaj National Park, located at 1,200 m. Among the birds you can encounter are Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Pharaoh Eagle-Owl, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Green Warbler, Hawfinch, Rock Bunting, Barred Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat and Black-headed Bunting.
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Access
Located in the Khizi and Siyazan regions, Altiaghaj National Park covers 11,035 hectares of the eastern part of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, about 120km from Baku. When to visit: April-June.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Steppe , Mountain , Forest , City/villageConditions
Mountainous , Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
About 90% of the park is made up of beautiful broad-leaved forests consisting of Caucasian oak, Oriental beech, European hornbeam, and many other tree species. The park is home to the East Caucasian tur, a mountain goat-antelope endemic to these mountains, as well as lynx, brown bear, wild boar, wolf, golden jackal, red fox, roe deer and other mammals. Birders can look forward to a rich variety of raptors and passerines.
Where to stay: The luxury Qalaalti Hotel & Spa is about a 1.5 hour drive to the north. The cities of Baku and Guba, both with a wide range of accommodation to choose from, are also just a couple of hours’ drive away.