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Next departure: 10 October

Astara, Sim | Balligaya, Dustagkhana, Shirhal

Astara

DifficultyMedium

Distance (round trip)7.03 km

Max altitude736 m

Total ascent+327 m

Duration16 hours

Free cancellationCancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Private group toursMaximum 20 participants

About the tour

In autumn, Sim village of Astara gains a completely different beauty! 💚 A day filled with fresh air, rushing waterfalls, and magnificent nature views awaits you. Even before autumn fully arrives, it is the best time for the transition of seasons and to see the landscapes.

Included

Comfortable Transportation
Lunch at a village house
Tea table at a village house
Professional Guide
Niva
UAZ

Not included

Personal Expenses
Other hiking equipment
Trekking pole
Raincoat

Bring with you

Comfortable Hiking Shoes
Clothing for Changing Weather
Energy Snacks
Sufficient Water
Personal First Aid Kit
Powerbank
Trekking pole

Not allowed

Alcoholic beverages
Smoking during the hike is forbidden

06:15–06:30

Gathering at Ganjlik

06:30–06:45

Gathering at 20 January

06:45–11:00

Baku-Sim

11:00–16:00

During the hike

16:00–17:00

Meal at a village house

17:00–22:00

Return to Baku

Meeting point

Ganjlik metro station (in front of Full Secondary School-Lyceum Complex No. 200)

Other pick-up points

Exit of 20 January metro station, in front of Bravo Hypermarket

Hiking trajectory

Shows only the on-foot section — transport segments are not included.

StartEnd point

Explore the mountain relief, pass elevations and the trajectory up close with a rotatable 3D satellite camera.

Tour guide

Ruslan Məmmədov

Ruslan MəmmədovGuide5.0(8 ratings)Although Ruslan Mammadov works in IT Business Analytics by profession, his mountain experience and passion connect him to guiding. He has been traversing mountains and hiking trails for more than 5 years. He also maintains an active lifestyle, including running and serving as a Formula 1 Marshal. Trained in first aid. Speaks English.

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The waterfalls of Astara: one region, four different routes

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Şım kəndi Astara rayonunun Talış dağlarında, Hirkan meşələrinin əhatəsində yerləşən dağ kəndidir. Kənd ətrafındakı meşə cığırları, çaylar və şəlalələr onu cənub bölgəsində sevilən yürüş məkanına çevirib.

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