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🌎  Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

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📍  Lake Göygöl

✈️  Gabala International Airport (GBB)

🚗  186.4 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 13 minutes

Lake Göygöl, a pristine natural wonder within Göygöl National Park, Azerbaijan, is renowned for its strikingly clear blue waters encircled by dense forests and mountains. Access is primarily by private car or organized tour, as public transport is limited; roads can be challenging or closed during winter. While solo visits are feasible with personal transport, guided tours from Ganja or Baku offer logistical ease and deeper insights, often bundling other scenic spots like Maralgol. The ideal visiting period is late spring to early autumn (May-October), as heavy snowfall in winter can restrict access and freeze the lake. Expect a nominal entrance fee for the National Park (a few AZN), with transport and tour costs varying significantly; a typical visit lasts 2-4 hours, extendable to a full day if combining with hikes or other lakes. This protected area offers superb photography opportunities, fresh mountain air, and picnic spots, urging visitors to uphold environmental respect.