Major city · Russia
Gimri
Visit Gimri for a half‑day if you are already in Dagestan; otherwise skip it.
Gimri is a small mountain village in Dagestan with historic towers, a canyon and terraced gardens; sights are spread out and reachable only by local transport, so a brief stop works best.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February
- Airport
- MCX
- Nights
- 1
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- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Eastern Europe ↗Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for Moldova — through crossings run by recognised authorities; no route through Ukraine, Belarus or Russia is planned here.
- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
- Eastern Europe ↗Carry euros in cash for Transnistria and village Moldova; cards stop working at the Dniester.
- Russia ↗Check your own government travel advice for Russia before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Russia ↗Direct flights from much of Europe and North America are suspended; no independent tourist route is documented here.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gimri112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gimri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay aware of road conditions and any temporary security measures.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMCX Makhachkala Airport (Taxi or hired car to Gimri about 2 h).
- Getting aroundNo public bus service; hire a car or arrange a taxi from Makhachkala or Kaspiysk; walking is possible between nearby sights.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MCX Makhachkala Airport (Taxi or hired car to Gimri about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gimri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public bus service; hire a car or arrange a taxi from Makhachkala or Kaspiysk; walking is possible between nearby sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sulak Canyon
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi or private car, about 30 min east
Scenic viewpoint and waterfall; no formal entry fee.
Gimrinskaya defensive tower
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from village centre, 5 min
Climb the wooden stairs for panoramic views; free.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouse or family‑run inn
Basic rooms, often booked through local contacts; suitable for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 1 200 RUB excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 2 000 RUB excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 3 500 RUB excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × RUB 800 | RUB 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 1,200 | RUB 1,200 |
| Taxi from Makhachkala (round trip)1 × RUB 2,500 · check | RUB 2,500 |
| eSIM data (5 days)1 × RUB 1,500 · check | RUB 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 600 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 6,600 per person per day, bed included | RUB 6,600 |
Basic amenities, includes breakfast.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fruit (peach, pear, apricot)local market | ≈ 150 RUB per kilogram |
| Tea in a guesthouse | ≈ 50 RUB per cup |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Foreign visitors were restricted in 2015; confirm current entry rules with local authorities (check).
- Mountain roads can be narrow and icy in winter; travel with a driver familiar with the canyon.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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К этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
Check the Russian foreign ministry site for the nearest consular office.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Makhachkala → Gimri: about 2 500 RUB one way (check)
Say or show
- Салам — Hello (salam)
- Сколько стоит? — How much? (skol'ka sto-it?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the bathroom? (gde tualet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gimri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day‑trip to Sulak Canyon when staying in Makhachkala.
- Combine Gimri visit with a drive through the Avar Koysu canyon for photography.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Gimri
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gimri, revision 4472313 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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