Hirkan National Park Park

Address: Hirkan National Park, Lankaran District, Republic of Azerbaijan (no single street address)

Admission: Entry and permit fees vary; guided tours recommended for some areas

Hirkan National Park is a protected area in southeastern Azerbaijan established to conserve the relict broadleaf Hyrcanian forests and associated biodiversity. The park safeguards ancient woodland habitats along the southern Caspian lowlands and adjacent foothills.

The protected area contains dense, species-rich forests with many endemic and relict plants, and provides habitat for regional wildlife. It is managed for conservation, research and limited visitor access on designated paths.

The park lies in the Lankaran District of Azerbaijan near the Caspian Sea coast and borders the Talysh mountain foothills, forming part of a larger forested corridor along the southeastern fringe of the country.

• Forest conservation: Protects relict lowland broadleaf forests of the Hyrcanian (Hirkan) ecoregion, home to a number of endemic tree and plant species not found elsewhere in the Caucasus-Caspian area.

Nearest regional center is Lankaran. By road, reach the park from Lankaran city via local roads; park access points and trails vary-hire a local guide or contact regional authorities for current access and permit information.

• Hire a local guide to explore the lowland Hyrcanian forest-guides know the best sites for endemic plants and avoid closed conservation zones.
• Bring insect repellant and quick-dry clothing-the lowland forest can be humid and buggy in summer.
• Visit the park's Lankaran-range viewpoints at dawn for the best chance to hear Caspian snowcock and see endemic flora.