Xaçmaz

In the most northeastern region of Azerbaijan, Khachmaz is sandwiched between the Caucasus Mountains in Quba and Qusar regions to the west, and the Caspian Sea to the east. The southern border greets Devechi and the region stretches north to Russia. Khachmas city is located toward the bottom third of the region. It is about 10 km from the Caspian Sea and the border to Devechi. About half that distance to the Quba border to Khachmaz's west. It is substantially greater distance to the northern border.

History:

Khachmaz is one of the most ancient regions of Azerbaijan. The antiquity of the city is evidenced by its wealth of cultural and historical monuments. The region was densely inhabited in the earliest times of human history and settlements, mounds, and barrows of the Bronze Age have been found throughout the region. Throughout its long history, Khachmaz has been a part of the Caucasian kingdom of Albania, the Shirvanshahlar state, and the Quba Khanate.

In 1810 the Quba Khanate was liquidated and, according to “Gulustan Treaty” in 1813 between Russia and Persia, all khanates of Northern Azerbaijan were occupied by Russia except the Talysh, Nakhchivan, and Irevan Khanates. These khanates were occupied by Russia later after signing Turkmenchay Treaty with Persia in 1828, which divided the territory of Azerbaijan and its people into two parts.

The Northeast Tourism Office is an excellent spot to get information on seeing the sites in Khachmaz and throughout the surrounding region.

Climate:

Spring: Turns from cold to hot quickly with about two weeks of wonderful weather. On the edges of this transition, weather fluctuates.

Summer: Hot and humid with occasional cloudy days and limited soft showers.

Fall: weather cools significantly making fall comfortable. Showers happen more frequently. Late fall can bring cold weather.

Winter: is cold with gray skies and often brings rain and snow.

There are 2 auto stations for buses and taxis in Khachmaz city. The first one is minibus station from where you can get out mainly to Baku and other cities. The second one serves the transport mainly to the villages surrounding the city.

By bus or marshrutka:

1 Minibus Station (at the highway, 3 km from the center). (updated Aug 2019)

The following connections exist:

Baku – Hourly from 08:00. 3 manat. 2½-3 hr. (from Shamakhinka bus station in Baku)

Çarxı – 0.30 manat (from Khachmaz: 09:00; 13:00; 15:00)

Tikanoba (21 km) – 0.50 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Aşağızeyid (18 km) – 0.50 manat (from Khachmaz: 09:00; 13:00)

Nağıoba (23 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Qıraqlı (23 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Əhmədoba (18 km) – 0.50 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Xəzərli (22 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

İnqilab (23 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Alekseyevka (15 km) – 0.40 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

Xudat – 0.50 manat (from Khachmaz: ever 20 min from 07:00)

Nabran (25 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: hourly from 08:00)

Yalama (23 km) – 0.60 manat (from Khachmaz: 07:00; 13:00)

By train:

The railway station is located very close to the city center. There is an electric and night train service that runs between Baku and Khachmaz. The train leaves Baku at 08:00. An evening electric train leaves Baku at 19:20. The price is 0.60 manat. (Return: The first one leaves Khachmaz at 08:00 and the second one at 17:45.)

The electric train ride is for the adventurer. The cars are packed with people. Khanims (ladies) from the bazaar tend to take up seating space to stretch their legs or with their baggage. Don't be surprised if you have to argue for a seat or stand for a portion of the 4 hr 45 min ride from Baku to Khachmaz. The seats are wooden benches and aren't especially clean; the aisles are crammed with cargo from fruit sellers; and the patrons can get loud during arguments over space.