Mountain Botanical Garden

The Mountain Botanical Garden is a research facility in Makhachkala that covers sloping terrain and houses hundreds of plant species from high-altitude regions. The grounds are divided into different collection areas, with trails guiding visitors through distinct growing zones and study plots.

The garden was established in 1972 as part of the Russian Academy of Sciences and grew into a major research center for the North Caucasus. It became the leading facility for studying the diverse mountain plant life of the region.

The garden displays plants that grow naturally across the Caucasus Mountains and serves as a learning space for schools and researchers from the region. Visitors often come to understand how people here connect with their local natural environment through botanical study.

The grounds are laid out with clearly marked trails that are easy to follow, though the terrain can be steep in places. Sturdy shoes are recommended, and it helps to allow enough time to walk through the different sections at a comfortable pace.

The garden focuses on studying how plants adapt to the harsh mountain environment of the Caucasus and holds many species found nowhere else in the world. These special collections allow scientists to understand how plant life survives in extreme high-altitude conditions.

Location: Makhachkala

Inception: 1972

Part of: Dagestan Scientific Center RAS

Website: http://gorbotsad.ru

GPS coordinates: 42.98778,47.48983

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04