Dagestan: mountain legends
DAGESTAN: MOUNTAIN LEGENDS
Why it is worth going to Dagestan with Skyship Adventure
Holidays in Dagestan - legends of the mountains, secrets of crafts and traditions of peoples
The bright blue sky and the blessed sun; the wind freely walking through the gorges and steppes and the majestic peaks of the Caucasus Mountains; ancient villages, on the ruins of which lazy cows walk peacefully; the valley of orchids; an underground waterfall with a lake; stormy rivers with rapids and a gentle sea … and also smiling and welcoming people and stunning, literally permeating everything around, the aroma of fresh pastries and spices, without which it is impossible to imagine dishes of Caucasian cuisine!
The charming, proud beauty and uniqueness of Dagestan is a great reason to shake the dust off your suitcases and go on an exciting journey!
This silent land has something to surprise! And for the most sophisticated travelers, we have compiled incredible individual routes!
We:
– we will guide you along narrow paths through mountain passes and show you rock paintings of ancient people;
– we will take you to the ghost village, perched on the very crest of the mountain, one and a half kilometers above sea level;
– we will show the settlement through which 6 Silk Road roads passed;
– and, of course, we will introduce you to local elders and treat you to delicious dishes of Caucasian cuisine.
We will do everything so that you take home a whole bunch of stunning impressions and amazing photos!
Visa: not required
Air temperature: +12C – +37C
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Duration: from 3 to 5 days
Currency: Russian Ruble
Flight duration: 3.5 hours without transfers
WITH US YOU WILL SEE
ANCIENT CITIES
We will introduce you to one of the oldest "living" cities in the world — Derbent. We will show the Juma Mosque, one of the five oldest mosques in the world, together we will look at the colorful market near the Armenian church, and then we will take you through the narrow streets of the old city to the precious diamond of Dagestan heritage - the ancient citadel of Naryn—Kala, so that from the height of its fortress walls you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama.
NATIONAL CUISINE
An incredible cocktail of customs, culinary traditions and preferences of 60 different nationalities! Each district of Dagestan has its own characteristics, secret ingredients and branded, traditional recipes, carefully passed down from generation to generation. We will introduce you to the brightest national dishes, tell you about the subtleties of their preparation and tell you where to try the most delicious and authentic shurpa, miracle, kurze or apricot porridge.
LOCAL CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND ART
This strict and proud region has become home to 60 different nationalities, including small peoples who carefully preserve all the features of culture, the subtleties of relations, the language and traditions of their ancestors.
ICONIC LANDMARKS
The oldest Muslim shrines, one of the oldest settlements of ancient people, Durk cave, Makhachkala lighthouse, Khunzakh fortress, Kala-Koreish, Gimrinskaya Tower ... Dagestan ranks first among all regions of Russia in terms of the number of objects of cultural significance. We will help you uncover its secrets and secrets.
HISTORY AND LEGENDS OF DAGESTAN
Dagestan is a land of warriors and heroes. The republic is famous for legends, myths and legends, which carefully preserve the wisdom of this proud people, their love for their native land, exploits and customs, evidence of the life and way of life of their ancestors. We will show you the iconic places of the republic, introduce you to its heroic history, epic and amazing people.
WITH US YOU WILL VISIT
CAHIB AND GOoR WATCHTOWERS
In reliable, comfortable jeeps, we will take you along a steep mountain serpentine to the secluded Kakhiba gorge or the narrow Goor plateau, show defensive towers and abandoned ruins of ancient villages, on the walls of which you can find petroglyphs, Dagestani "troll tongues" and an incredible view of the surroundings, opening from the nearby Maiden Rock.
KARADAKH GORGE
A magical gateway to the lost world! We will guide you through narrow labyrinths between giant bizarre rocks that seem to be about to close their arches; we will show huge boulders stuck and dangerously hanging over a narrow path; we will let you enjoy the incredible coolness, semi-darkness and silence, which is broken only by the murmur of water and the crunch of pebbles under your feet, scattering with a hollow echo throughout the gorge. A magical gateway to the lost world! We will guide you through narrow labyrinths between giant bizarre rocks that seem to be about to close their arches; we will show huge boulders stuck and dangerously hanging over a narrow path; we will let you enjoy the incredible coolness, semi-darkness and silence, which is broken only by the murmur of water and the crunch of pebbles under your feet, scattering with a hollow echo throughout the gorge.
SARYKUM DUNE
We will show you a real "branch of the Sahara" — the place where the cult film "White Sun of the Desert" was filmed — a giant sand mountain that is more than 5,000 years old. We will introduce you to the local inhabitants — jerboa and turtles; we will tell you how to avoid the poisonous gyurza and where it is best to meet the sunset to watch the sun slowly sink into the sand, coloring it in golden and purple tones.
CHIRKEYSKOE RESERVOIR
A real man-made miracle of the North Caucasus, perfectly integrated into the natural landscape! On a comfortable boat, we will take you along the bright azure surface of the artificial sea, show you its unusual, textured shores and the highest arched dam, tell you where to take the most fantastic photos, take you to a trout farm for lunch and feed you delicious, freshly caught fish cooked on the grill.
SULAK CANYON
Deeper than the Grand Canyon! We will show you the longest and deepest European canyon so that you can admire the turquoise ribbon of the Sulak River from a bird's-eye view, dissecting the steep stone cliffs; watch the handsome eagles proudly soaring in the azure sky; take dizzying photos on the very edge of the cliff, over the abyss; and then share your impressions over a cup of delicious coffee with "Dagestan nutella" — urbechem.
