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    Day 3

    62 mi

    Abandoned Rock Aul, Karadakh Gorge and Chokh Terraces

    Another day full of vivid pictures and visual images awaits you: a walk along Karadakh gorge, which is usually compared with Antelope canyon, ascent to ancient aul Gamsutl located on the mountain top, man-made terraces at the approaches to Chokh village and evening on Gunib plateau.
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    21 mi50 min
    Karadakhskaya Tesnina
    10:102 hrs

    Karadakhskaya Tesnina

    Landmark
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    Cars are all parked right along the road, there is enough space for everyone. The passage to the gorge goes along the bed of the mountain river.
    It is a pleasant walk among picturesque rocks, which gradually narrow. Finally they form a narrow canyon with steep walls. In the middle of the day the bright sunlight penetrates here and adds bright colours.
    After sunset, do not go into the canyon: it can be dangerous to jump on the rocks in the dark.
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    23.5 mi1 hr 20 min
    Etnodom
    13:301 hr

    Etnodom

    Museum
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    The road after the Karadakh gorge becomes a steep serpentine: very beautiful, but you should drive carefully. Especially after or during rain: the serpentine is not asphalt, it is a country road that can be slippery, so take your time!
    In "Ethnodome" of the village Chokh you can: first, have a great lunch (order in advance), second, arrange a tour of the village, and third, take a break.
    Tel: +7 980 888-05-05.
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    с.Чох
    14:3530 min

    с.Чох

    Historic Site
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    In the vicinity of Chokh village you will see terraces reminiscent of the rice terraces in Southeast Asia.
    By the way, the Chokh settlement is one of the oldest in the North Caucasus. The Great Silk Road passed through Chokh. There is also a gilded bust of Stalin at the exit.
    Chokh looks the most picturesque from outside: ancient stone buildings, arches and columns seem gigantic. It's interesting to walk through the streets of Chokh (though it's a bit muddy).
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    2.2 mi10 min
    Gamsutl
    15:154 hrs

    Gamsutl

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    Gamsutl is an abandoned ghost aul, perched atop a mountain. Eagles fly over it, and tourists roam among the ruins.
    If you have a passenger car, park it under the mountain (conditional parking coordinates: 42.304496, 47.010180) and walk up the trail (about 2 hours).
    If you have an SUV, you can drive to about this point: 42.306845, 47.003548. You can also get a lift by UAZ (about 1000 rubles per person). You can also arrange a ride up to the top on horseback.
    Take drinking water with you.
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    15 mi50 min
    Turkompleks "Orlinnoye Gnezdo"
    20:0510 hrs

    Turkompleks "Orlinnoye Gnezdo"

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    It's getting dark, time to go to the place of spending the night in Gunib.
    "It is better to book the Eagle's Nest in advance. For a mountainous Dagestan this is an excellent hotel with standard and deluxe rooms. There is also a separate cottage for 6 persons. You can also have dinner here in a restaurant.
    Booking on the website Phone for booking (WhatsApp is available): +7 (964)-012-51-15.
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