Azerbaijan , the land of Fire

Azerbaijan, the oil rich country in the southern side of Russia which has boundaries with the Caspian Sea is more than just Baku, its capital. The highlight of the trip will be a visit to Absheron to see the Fire Mountain and the Fire Temple. The Yanar Dag or the burning mountain in the Absheron Peninsula is a marvelous sight to behold. The sheer sight of the flames and the strong winds that force you to cover your ears create a trance like feeling when in the area. The fact that it has been continuously burning since the 13th century come what may, is itself a marvel as no snow or rain has died it down!