Ismailli District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Basqal

Basqal is a town in Ismailli District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 1,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 47 mosques & dargahs, 20 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 parks. The must-see places are Qaranoxur Gölu (17 km), Ağsu (25 km) and Gülüstan Qalası (27 km).

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Basqal, Azerbaijan
Basqal, Ismailli District district, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basqal at a glance

Location
Ismailli District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 1,234
Coordinates
40.7552° N, 48.3910° E
Places within 50 km
160 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Basqal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basqal: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basqal

58 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Haji Badal Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basqal

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Qədim Xarabalıq (1 km); the best-known is Gülüstan Qalası (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basqal

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Zergeran, İsmayilli (5 km); the best-known is Nialdağ (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nialdağ · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~8 km
  • Babadag · viewpoint · Quba District · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Qaya · viewpoint · Shamakhi District · ~20 km
  • Qaraquşdağ · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~22 km
  • Pirsaat Dağı · viewpoint · Quba District · ~29 km
  • Zergeran, İsmayilli · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~5 km

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Parks near Basqal

34 parks within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Ərməki İstirahət (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Basqal

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Gurgur şəlaləsi (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Basqal

13 museums within 100 km of Basqal. The closest is Lahij Museum of Local History (13 km); the best-known is Ağsu (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basqal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basqal
  2. 1 km Haji Badal Mosque · mosque, Ismailli District
  3. 1 km Sheikh Mohammad Mosque · mosque, Ismailli District
  4. 17 km Qaranoxur Gölu · lake, Ismailli District
  5. 35 km Ağsu · museum, Agsu District
  6. 28 km Gülüstan Qalası · heritage site, Shamakhi District
  7. 27 km Back to Basqal

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How to reach Basqal

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    Within 15 km of Basqal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basqal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs4758Haji Badal Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2049Qədim Xarabalıq (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2449Zergeran, İsmayilli (5 km)
    Parks3334Ərməki İstirahət (2 km)
    Waterfalls217Gurgur şəlaləsi (40 km)
    Other attractions1216Suspension Bridge (10 km)
    Museums913Lahij Museum of Local History (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Qaranoxur Gölu (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Ismayıllı Emreki (5 km)
    Churches15Молитвенный Дом (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Pirsaatçay (63 km)

    Basqal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basqal?

    Qaranoxur Gölu (lake, about 17 km), Haji Badal Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Sheikh Mohammad Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Ağsu (museum, about 25 km), Gülüstan Qalası (heritage site, about 27 km), Kalazeyva Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basqal?

    160 places on Spotwander: 47 mosques & dargahs, 20 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 parks, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Basqal?

    Haji Badal Mosque, about 1 km by road; Sheikh Mohammad Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basqal?

    Qədim Xarabalıq, about 1 km by road; İsmayıllı Rayonu Giriş (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basqal?

    Zergeran, İsmayilli, about 5 km by road; Fitdagh (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basqal?

    Start in Basqal, visit Haji Badal Mosque, then Sheikh Mohammad Mosque, then Qaranoxur Gölu, then Ağsu, then Gülüstan Qalası, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basqal?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Basqal

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Basqal’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Basqal on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.