We are heading to a fairy-tale village! 🌿 Sim and Dustagkhana waterfalls, Balligaya rock Difficulty level: Easy-Moderate Distance: 9 km 06:30 - Gathering (20 Yanvar Bravo market) 06:45 - 10:30 - Baku - Astara 11:00 - 13:30 - Sim village - Sim waterfall 13:30 - 14:30 - Sim waterfall - Balligaya - Dustagkhana waterfall 15:30 - 17:00 - Tea break at a village house 17:00 - 22:00 - Astara - Baku
Exit of 20 Yanvar subway station, in front of Bravo Hypermarket
Elşad UsubovOrganiser, GuideElshad is one of the team's cornerstones and a leading member. He has been walking alongside our team for 3 years now, and his friendship with nature goes back more than 5 years. In that time he has travelled more than 60% of the country, conquering many important and demanding peaks.
Known for his organisational skills, his tour planning and his energy in bringing the team together, Elshad also professionally manages the team's digital marketing, advertising strategy and analytics. Combining hiking, camping, summit treks and an active lifestyle, he plays an exceptional role in the brand's growth through both his rich experience in nature and his behind-the-scenes digital work.
Mina AliyevaMountaineer, Organiser5.0(1 ratings)Mina is a co-founder of the team and one of its principal organisers. With extensive experience in travel and mountaineering, she has taken part in many remarkable expeditions abroad, summiting renowned 5,000-metre peaks such as Elbrus, Kazbek, Kilimanjaro and Mount Ararat. With her organisational skill, deep mountaineering experience and high motivation, she plays an exceptional role both in the team's development and in delivering complex tours to a high standard.
Nurlan XudazarovMountaineer, GuideNurlan is the founder of the team and a professional guide with more than 10 years of experience. He has been directly involved in discovering, establishing and popularising many new routes across the country, contributing greatly to the development of local mountaineering and hiking culture. With his strong safety mindset, rich experience in nature and leadership skills, he plays a key role both in running tours professionally and in shaping the team's future vision.Packing and hiking recommendations tailored to your experience level
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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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