Why Azerbaijan is 2024's hottest travel destination for Indians 每 Top 5 must-visit attractions!

Azerbaijan is a famous location for travellers, particularly those from India. Tourism in Azerbaijan provides a wide range of sightseeing and recreational choices. This year, the country, topped the list of Google's most-searched list. The best months to visit Baku are between April and October when the weather is pleasant.

Baku is connected to numerous international travel centres by direct flights. You can also get to Azerbaijan by train from Georgia, Russia, or Ukraine. Here's what you must not miss in the country.

1. Baku＊s Old City

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Begin your sightseeing day with a typical Azerbaijani breakfast on the cobblestone alleyways of Baku's Old City.

2. Sheki＊s old town

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Surrounded by lush Caucasian terrain in the northwest, Azerbaijan's latest UNESCO World Heritage site awaits discovery! Spend a day roaming the Silk Road-inspired alleyways, appreciating Sheki's unique gabled-roof architecture and elaborate brickwork, which reflects the city's history as a major trade and crafts hub.

Visit mosques and museums, caravanserais and palaces, and eat baklava peculiar to this region of the Caucasus.

3. Ancient churches

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Long before the Arab conquest brought Islam to Azerbaijan in the seventh century, Christianity was widespread throughout the country and persisted in some places into the Middle Ages.

Even today, the town of Nij is home to an ancient Christian community known as the Udis, who congregate every Sunday at a beautifully renovated 17th-century church.

4. Caspian Sea

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Azerbaijan has nearly 500 kilometres of Caspian Sea coastline. A 30-minute journey from Baku brings you breathtaking vistas from north to south, as well as dozens of sun-soaked beaches.

Every summer, the golden sands of the Absheron Peninsula come alive with luxury resorts and water parks, local seafood eateries, and stunning beaches.

5. Tea ceremony

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In Azerbaijan, tea is connected with hospitality, and it is customary for a guest to be provided with tea before leaving a home. Azerbaijani tea ceremonies have evolved over the ages to include their rites and rituals.

It is served in a distinctive pear-shaped glass with lemon and sugar, as well as a tray of tasty honey, jams, and sweets. This is an experience that can be had anywhere in the country, from upscale hotels to little village teahouses.

Also read: Azerbaijan: 7 Reasons Why Indian Travellers Are Flocking To This Tourist Hotspot

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