Azerbaijan travel guide
What to see in Gobustan
Rock carvings thousands of years old and bubbling mud volcanoes, beside the Caspian.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from September to June
Gobustan highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Petroglyphs
A World Heritage Site.
- Mud volcanoes
Bubbling in the desert.
- Gobustan Museum
An introduction to the rock art.
- Tambourine stone
It rings when you strike it.
- Yanar Dag
The burning hillside, on the way.
Day trips from Gobustan
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Gobustan
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Gobustan are from September to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- July, August
Intense heat
In July and August it’s very hot in Baku and on the plains; the mountains are more pleasant.
What to do: Spring and autumn are ideal for touring the country.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a chaikhana (teahouse) or a traditional restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Azerbaijan guide.
Frequently asked questions about Gobustan
What to see in Gobustan?
Petroglyphs, Mud volcanoes, Gobustan Museum, Tambourine stone and Yanar Dag.
What to see in Gobustan in one day?
Don’t miss Petroglyphs, Mud volcanoes, Gobustan Museum, Tambourine stone and Yanar Dag. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Gobustan?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Gobustan are from September to June.
What day trips can you take from Gobustan?
Gobustan.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.