The day will start with a visit to the Chirkeyskaya hydroelectric power station: the most powerful in the North Caucasus, with an arched dam, and the tallest in Europe — 233 m!
The hydroelectric power station has created a man—made reservoir, Lake Chirkey.
Boats sail through the azure-blue water, and in summer people swim and relax on the beach here.
Next, we will head to the Sulak Canyon, perhaps the most famous attraction in Dagestan. The deepest canyon of Eurasia, 1920 m long, will turn your head with its beauty.
It may seem to you that you are standing on the edge of the earth, but no — the Sulak River stretches below, reflecting the sun's rays.
Then we'll go to lunch.
The very first acquaintance with the national cuisine will take place in the Salmanov garden (in the winter of Glavryb).
After lunch, prepare for the best sunset of your life.
The golden miracle of Dagestan, the famous filming location of the film “The White Sun of the Desert” is all the Sarykum dune.
Feeling the power of this place, you will taste coffee or tea, watching the sun disappear below the horizon.
We head to the hotel, relax and gain strength before another amazing day.
Timing of the day:
- 10:00 Meeting.
- 11:00 Chirkey reservoir, boat trip.
- 12:30 p.m. Viewing platforms at Sulak Canyon.
- 14:00 Lunch at the Salmanov Peach Orchard/Glavryba (in winter).
- 15:30 Departure to the dune.
- 16:30 Ascent to Sarykum Dune.
- 18:00 Sunset meeting with coffee/tea.
- 19:30 Accommodation in Makhachkala.
Location: Makhachkala.
Meals: lunch.