Sulak Canyon, Sand Barchan and Tobot Waterfalls: a very bright day

Your way goes past the Sarykum barkhan, a rather unexpected sight in Dagestan. The exit from the highway is 5 km one way on a well-paved dirt road.
This is one of the largest sand dunes in Eurasia (262 m high) and the hottest place in Dagestan. It's good to get here in the morning.
One can walk along the barkhan only along a special ecological path. At the very top there is an observation platform.
This is where "The White Sun of the Desert" was filmed.

It is impossible to pass by the Sulak Canyon, the most famous sight in Dagestan. This is the deepest canyon in Europe, surpassing, among others, the American Grand Canyon. In general, it is absolutely impossible to visit Dagestan without visiting the canyon. There are cafes and coffee shops at the observation point (it is better to have lunch there as well), shops and an info-center. You can limit yourself to taking a photo from the equipped observation platform, or you can stroll along the canyon along the trampled paths in search of more diverse views for selfies.

The most powerful hydroelectric power plant in the North Caucasus. Unfortunately, you can only look at it from the outside. The dam itself will not be accessible, as there is a special security regime at the site.

Your next stop on today's long journey will be the Irgunay hydropower plant. Far from being as spectacular as the previous one, but still worthy of attention.
You can climb the observation tower for free and stretch your legs at the same time.

The Tsolotla Canyon splits the Khunzakh Plateau and waterfalls rush down from the rocky strata deep into it.
Take your time, sit on the edge of the abyss (not on the very edge, be careful), take a picture against the background of the jagged edges of the gorge and the snowy mountains in the distance, think about the eternal.
Viewpoints along the edge of the canyon are numerous, with coordinates for some of them: 42.552674, 46.717501; 42.553494, 46.721664; 42.554900, 46.719865.
If it's suddenly dark, continue in the morning. You will spend tonight on the Hunzah Plateau.

For dinner go to cafe Godekan. Here they make lagman, mountain soup, lula, as well as European dishes.

Tonight you will spend the night at the canyon. This is a chance to see the waterfalls at dawn, weather permitting, and with enough enthusiasm to wake up early in the morning.
The Canyon Hostel is quite the place. Choose a double room for maximum convenience.
Phone for room reservations: +7 988 309 98 49