Stories, guides, and updates from our little corner of Zaqatala.
Aygun Makes Avar Plov — A Mountain Dish With Soul
Watch our chef Aygun cook Avar Plov the traditional way — slow, layered, and full of flavour. A dish born in the mountains, made with love at HopeLake.
Read Article →How Our Chef Makes Meat Gutab — From Dough to Fire
Watch our chef Xatire prepare meat gutab from scratch — hand-rolled dough, fresh meat from the farm, and cooked on a real saj. No shortcuts, just tradition.
Read Article →Where to Spend Winter Holidays in Azerbaijan
Snow on the mountains, warm food, fresh air and no crowds. Here's why Zaqatala and HopeLake are the best winter escape in Azerbaijan.
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February 2026Mountains and Trails Around Lake Nohur
Lake Nohur is surrounded by mountains and forest trails that are easy to reach from HopeLake. Here's what you can do there.
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February 2026How HopeLake Became Zaqatala's Favorite Lakeside Retreat
From a single cottage by the lake to a full resort with six houses — the story of how a quiet dream in Qazangül village turned into Zaqatala's most beloved escape.
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