Girdani

Girdani is a village in Lənkəran District in southeastern Azerbaijan, set among the tea- and citrus-growing hills near the Caspian Sea. It lies about 15 km west of Lənkəran city, at the edge of the Hirkan forest zone. The village economy is based on tea cultivation, citrus fruit farming, and small-scale agriculture.

Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) and winters mild (3–10°C). The rainy season extends from September to March. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather.

By Plane

Lənkəran International Airport (LLK) is about 20 km east. A taxi costs 15–20 AZN.

By Train

Lənkəran railway station is 18 km east of Girdani. Trains from Baku (4 hr) stop here.

By Car / Road

Girdani is about 15 km west of Lənkəran city via local roads. A private car or taxi from Lənkəran costs 8–12 AZN. Marshrutkas from Lənkəran serve villages along this route.

The village is compact and walkable. A car is useful for exploring the surrounding hills.

• Hirkan forest edge — Girdani sits near the boundary of the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, a UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem. The lush forest is visible from the village outskirts.

• Tea and citrus groves — Terraced plantations covering the hillsides are part of Lənkəran's agricultural landscape.

• Walking in the forest — Trails lead into the Hirkan forest zone. The understorey is rich in ferns, mosses, and endemic plant species.

• Tea tasting — Local families may offer tea tasting. Ask at the village.

• Village tea house — A simple chaykhana serves tea, bread, cheese, and sweets. 1–3 AZN.
• Lənkəran city — A 20-minute drive east leads to restaurants serving lavangi, a spiced stuffed chicken or fish dish that is the culinary emblem of the region.

Local tea, fresh-squeezed citrus juice in season, and bottled water.

• Budget: Ask about homestay options at the village tea house. 15–25 AZN.

Fresh-picked tea and citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, mandarins) are the local specialties. Village shops sell basic goods.

• Lənkəran (15 km east, 20 min) — District capital with historic sites and a bazaar.
• Hirkan National Park (10 km west, 15 min) — Protected Hyrcanian forest with hiking trails.
• Haftoni (8 km southeast) — Neighbouring village in the tea belt.
• Astara (45 km south, 50 min) — Iranian border town on the Caspian.