Excursions

Excursion programs to Gamsutl, routes and visited locations.

Local time
10:42 AM / MSK+0 / UTC +3
Local weather
C

Included in cost

  • guided tour (guide-driver for a group of up to 8 people);
  • lunch;
  • the excursion program.

No extra charges. We recommend using cash for personal purchases, there is not stable communication everywhere in the mountains and it is possible to accept bank cards and online payments.

A prerequisite

In case of non-compliance with the following conditions, the tourist is not allowed to take the tour, and the money paid by him is non-refundable:

  • all tourists must have an identity document with them;
  • it is forbidden to participate in the tour in shorts above the knees, a short dress, a T-shirt (shoulders, stomach, knees must be covered), slippers;
  • to visit religious sites, everyone should have their shoulders and knees covered, and women should have their heads covered with a headscarf.;
  • it is forbidden to take animals with you;
  • participation in a state of intoxication is prohibited.

We recommend

  • headdress;
  • comfortable athletic shoes (should be comfortable and worn to hold the foot and ankle well);
  • cash (in some places there is no mobile connection in the mountains, not everywhere there is a bank card acceptance and online payment);
  • individual medicines.

Program

Attention! There are age restrictions, children from 10 years old are allowed to take the tour, regardless of the format of the event. A long uphill hike of ~ 4 km is provided.

— Place of collection and departure

The day before departure, we will inform you of all the details and specify the place and time of departure if there are changes.

Makhachkala, 16 Ali-Gadzhi Akushinsky Ave. (landmark supermarket «Chef»)

Start of the collection: 06:00
Departure: 06:30

The car is coming to your address

Start of the collection: 06:30
Departure: 07:00

— Gimrinsky tunnel

The Gimrinsky tunnel is one of the longest tunnels in Russia, with a length of more than 4 km. It was opened in 2012 and runs under Mount Gimri, connecting the village of Gimri and the capital of Dagestan, Makhachkala, and significantly reducing the travel time between them.

— Gimrinskaya tower

The Gimrinskaya tower is a historical building in the village of Gimry. The tower was built in the 17th century. Its height is about 15 meters, the diameter of the base is about 5 meters. The tower is made of local stone and has thick walls. It was used as an observation post and for defensive purposes.

— Irganayskoye reservoir

The Irganayskoye reservoir is a large artificial reservoir created for hydroelectric power plants in the 1980s. It is located on the Avarskoye Koisu River, the area is 18 km², the volume is 601 thousand km³. The mountainous location of the reservoir gives it a unique beauty and an important role in shaping the regional landscape.

— Gunibskaya HPP

Gunibskaya HPP is a hydroelectric power plant located on the Karakoysu River. It was commissioned in 1949 and is one of the oldest hydroelectric power plants in Russia. The HPP has a capacity of 17 MW and annually generates more than 50 million kWh of electricity.

— Ghost village Gamsutl

Gamsutl ghost village is an abandoned village in Dagestan, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. It was founded in the Middle Ages, and was abandoned by the last resident in 2015. The village is located in a picturesque place, offering beautiful views of the mountain peaks covered with greenery.

— Lunch

Lunch — national cuisine

— Tsarskaya polyana

Tsarskaya Polyana in Gunib is a historical place on the top of the village of Gunib, famous for the meeting of Tsar Alexander II with Imam Shamil in the 19th century. Today it is a popular tourist destination with beautiful views of the mountains and the surrounding area.

— Shamil's gazebo

Shamil's gazebo is another historical place in Gunib. The meeting place of Tsar Alexander II and Imam Shamil in Tsarskaya Polyana. The gazebo is located on the top of the mountain.

— Local history museum

The museum of local lore is one of the main attractions of Gunib, located in a historic building of the 19th century. The museum covers the history of Gunib from ancient times to the present day, contains various exhibits on the history and culture of Gunib, the life and activities of famous people associated with the village.

— Monument «White Cranes»

The monument «White Cranes» is a famous landmark of Gunib. Created in 1986, it represents sculptures of flying cranes. The monument is located on a high pedestal, symbolizing peace and freedom.

— Return arrival

The time of return arrival is approximate and depends, among other things, on weather conditions and road conditions.

At 21:00 - Makhachkala, 7 Ali-Gadzhi Akushinsky Ave. (next to the «MIRKATO» shopping center).

At 21:00 - Return arrival at your address.