Buynaksky district, Dagestan, Russia

Places to visit near Dorgeli

Dorgeli is a town in Buynaksky district, Dagestan, Russia, home to about 5,185 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 20 mosques & dargahs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Ирганайское водохранилище (40 km), Tarki-Tau (41 km) and Grand Mosque of Makhachkala (47 km).

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Dorgeli at a glance

Location
Buynaksky district, Dagestan, Russia
Population
about 5,185
Coordinates
42.6670° N, 47.2944° E
Places within 50 km
97 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Dorgeli

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dorgeli

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is Yar Kaka (11 km); the best-known is Balka Israb-Arka (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dorgeli

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is В честь погибшим ВОВ (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dorgeli

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is Медресе при джума мечети с. Доргели (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Dorgeli

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is Начало пути к Салтинскому водопаду (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dorgeli

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is Ozero Komsomol’skoye (26 km); the best-known is Ирганайское водохранилище (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Dorgeli

5 caves within 100 km of Dorgeli. The closest is Пещера Къыз таш (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dorgeli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dorgeli
  2. 1 km В честь погибшим ВОВ · heritage site, Karabudakhkentsky
  3. 15 km Balka Kaukin-Kaka · viewpoint, Karabudakhkentsky
  4. 20 km Позиция ПВО · heritage site, Buynaksky
  5. 6 km Balka Israb-Arka · viewpoint, Buynaksky
  6. 30 km Ирганайское водохранилище · lake, Untsukulsky
  7. 40 km Back to Dorgeli

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How to reach Dorgeli

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    Within 15 km of Dorgeli

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dorgeli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3259Yar Kaka (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1432В честь погибшим ВОВ (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2020Медресе при джума мечети с. Доргели (1 km)
    Waterfalls213Начало пути к Салтинскому водопаду (45 km)
    Other attractions910медресе (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Ozero Komsomol’skoye (26 km)
    Caves25Пещера Къыз таш (25 km)
    Parks55ДОЛ "Горная речка" (16 km)
    Museums44Историко-краеведческий музей (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Детский сад "Ручеек" (14 km)
    Churches12Храм святого Владимира (49 km)

    Dorgeli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dorgeli?

    В честь погибшим ВОВ (heritage site, about 1 km), Позиция ПВО (heritage site, about 12 km), Balka Israb-Arka (viewpoint, about 14 km), Balka Kaukin-Kaka (viewpoint, about 15 km), Ирганайское водохранилище (lake, about 40 km), Ракетная шахта Р-14 (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dorgeli?

    97 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 20 mosques & dargahs, 2 waterfalls, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dorgeli?

    Yar Kaka, about 11 km by road; Pereval Volch’i Vorota (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dorgeli?

    В честь погибшим ВОВ, about 1 km by road; Razvaliny Gasanilkula (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dorgeli?

    Медресе при джума мечети с. Доргели, about 1 km by road; Мечеть (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dorgeli?

    Start in Dorgeli, visit В честь погибшим ВОВ, then Balka Kaukin-Kaka, then Позиция ПВО, then Balka Israb-Arka, then Ирганайское водохранилище, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dorgeli?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Dorgeli

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