Updated 2 August 2026
Dagestan Audio Guide
An IZI Travel audio route covering Dagestan's cities and major landmarks.
How to plan the trip
Open the relevant chapter before arriving and save it offline when mobile coverage may be weak.
- Use headphones in museums and religious places.
- Do not operate the audio guide while driving.
- Confirm the site's current opening hours.
Using the audio guide
Open the route before departure and save the chapters you need in the IZI Travel app. Mobile coverage can disappear in the mountains, so do not rely on streaming.
Safe use
- The driver must not operate the app while the vehicle is moving.
- Use headphones in museums and mosques.
- Compare the recording with current signs and opening hours.
Adding it to your trip
Listen to the introduction before arrival and play shorter stories at the site. This provides context without distracting you from the road or the people around you.
Places in this guide
Sulak Canyon
Kizilyurt
Viewpoints above the canyon and its turquoise river.Karadakh Gorge
Karadakh
A narrow rock gorge often called the Gates of Wonders, with walls rising to about 170 metres and passages only a few metres wide.Gamsutl
Gunib
An abandoned high-mountain village reached by a steep walk.Sarykum Sand Dune
Kizilyurt
A vast sand dune and protected natural landscape.
Tarki-Tau Viewpoint
Makhachkala
Panoramic views of Makhachkala and the Caspian Sea.Kaspiysk City Beach
Kaspiysk
A beach and seafront promenade with views across the Caspian Sea.
Buynaksk History Museum
Buynaksk
The history of Temir-Khan-Shura and Dagestan's first capital.
Irganay Reservoir
Irganay
A large mountain reservoir on the Avar Koysu with a rugged shoreline and impressive ridge views.
City Beach and Rodopsky Boulevard
Makhachkala
A walk along Makhachkala's seafront.
Lake Mochokh
Khunzakh
A mountain lake and a peaceful nature stop.
Gimry Road Tunnel
Gimry · Untsukul District, Buynaksk-Gimry Road
A mountain road tunnel on the route from Buynaksk towards Gimry and the Irganay Reservoir. It is a transit point, not a place to stop or walk inside.