{"id":52228,"date":"2024-10-27T19:56:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T17:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=52228"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:53:38","slug":"chechnya-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/chechnya-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel to Chechnya in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-Chechnya-travel-guide-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-Chechnya-travel-guide-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-Chechnya-travel-guide-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chechnya travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-52235\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group atc-info-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center m-0 has-white-color has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Wanna travel to <\/strong>Chechnya<strong> with Against the Compass?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns px-5 mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\">Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Chechnya on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-3f513b354b7a1b2b2e76cb20851967e9\"><strong><strong><strong>April 17th to 24th, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/russia-caucasus-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechnya is a republic in the North Caucasus that forms part of the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infamous for its agitated past, few know about its stunning mountains, its warm hospitality, and that it has become one of the most modern regions in the Caucasus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will cover everything you need to know about traveling to Chechnya, including cultural etiquette, permits, how to get in, where to stay, things to do, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">Don\u2019t forget to also check our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/russia-travel\/\"> travel tips for Russia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PIN-1-Travel-to-Chechnya-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PIN-1-Travel-to-Chechnya-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PIN-1-Travel-to-Chechnya-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Travel to Chechnya\" class=\"wp-image-52239\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this Chechnya travel guide, you will find:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-of-contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><p class=\"table-of-contents__title\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Table of Contents<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Chechnya today<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Cultural Etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Visa and permits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Getting in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Getting around<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\">When to visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Where to stay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#10\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Chechnya today: what it&#8217;s like to travel there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechens were always a proud and fierce group of people living in the remote mountain areas of today\u2019s South Chechnya, feared by the Tsars who conquered them in the 19th century, as well as by Stalin, and modern Russians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During WWII, Stalin began an ethnic cleansing campaign that consisted of the mass, forced <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deportation_of_the_Chechens_and_Ingush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>deportations of Chechens into Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/a>, and they weren\u2019t allowed to return until 1957, following Stalin\u2019s death. However, their social exclusion continued until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other Caucasian countries such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-georgia\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/strong>, Armenia or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-azerbaijan\/\">Azerbaijan<\/a><\/strong>, Chechnya was unable to become an independent country because it already formed part of the Russian Federation before the Soviet Union was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Grozny-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Grozny-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Grozny-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Grozny\" class=\"wp-image-52243\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is Grozny, one of the most surprising things to see in Chechnya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Decades of being excluded from the rest of Russia &#8211; fueled by their strong identity &#8211; led to the self-declarion of independence from Russia, resulting in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/First_Chechen_War\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>first Chechen war<\/strong><\/a>, from 1994 to 1996.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The war ended with Russia\u2019s victory, although they were never able to fully control the ongoing rebellion, hence a second war began <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Second_Chechen_War\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from 1999 to 2009<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two wars saw a toll of 250,000 deaths, but after 2009 a peace agreement allowed Chechnya to enter a new era under the rule of a controversial but pragmatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/the-economist-explains\/2022\/03\/16\/who-is-ramzan-kadyrov-the-brutal-chechen-leader-claiming-to-be-in-ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>leader named Kadyrov<\/strong><\/a>, initially a pro-independence revolutionary but later a close ally to Putin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kadyrov is the man chosen by Putin to control Chechnya by keeping it free from any separatist movements. In exchange, Chechnya receives big chunks of federal investment and Kadyrov can rule the republic as he sees fit, acting like almost a dictator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very brief summary of today\u2019s Chechnya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechnya was practically destroyed during the two wars but it was entirely reconstructed. When you travel there, you&#8217;ll realize that from an infrastructure perspective, Chechnya is an advanced region as per regional standards, but Chechens have never lost the strong identity that defines them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Chechnya-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Things-to-do-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Chechnya\" class=\"wp-image-52245\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful road in southern Chechnya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Cultural Etiquette: what to expect when you travel in Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechnya is a surprising destination indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being part of the Russian Federation since 1858, this small country is a completely different world from anywhere you might have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/nenets-travel\/\">been in Russia<\/a><\/strong>, or any other Caucasus country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, Chechnya is a Muslim country but, unlike in other former Soviet Muslim nations, religion plays a big role in Chechens&#8217; daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Men can\u2019t wear shorts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This also translates into strict rules that may affect you as a traveler. For example, wearing shorts in public is strictly forbidden, a rule you will see announced in pretty much any public space, most likely as a warning to all the Russians from Moscow who come for a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No alcohol in Chechnya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Chechnya is a near-dry country with only one or two places in Grozny (top-notch hotels) serving alcohol. This is something I wasn\u2019t expecting to experience in a country like Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A homogenous society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After visiting Chechnya, I found it easy for me to recognize Chechens in Moscow, not only because of their facial features but also because they all share a particular style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men trim their beards just like Kadyrov does long beards with no mustache. It was pretty intriguing to walk along the main boulevard in Grozny and notice that pretty much all Chechen men looked like Kadyrov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most women dress similarly as well. They all wear a long, colourful dress with long trousers underneath, without exception. The vast majority wear a hijab too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechnya has managed to keep a very strong identity, which I for one find truly fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/nenets-travel\/\">How to travel in Yamalia, Russia\u2019s extreme north<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-1.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-1.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"52247\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-1.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-52247\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-2.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-2.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"52249\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/column-2.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-52249\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Visas and permits for Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can you travel to Chechnya?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can. Chechnya is part of the Russian Federation, therefore any traveler visiting Chechnya will need a Russian visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">For more information, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/russia-visa\/\"><strong>guide to getting a visa for Russia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permits for visiting Chechnya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need any special permit to travel around Chechnya?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you don\u2019t, not even in the areas near the border with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/georgia-itinerary\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, remember that you do need a permit to visit South Ingushetia &#8211; travelers tend to cover both republics in one trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, Ingushetia is a different republic from Chechnya, but Ingushetians are ethnically and culturally the same as Chechens. They were simply split into 2 different republics in an attempt to divide their society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a permit to visit the border areas, and you\u2019ll also require the help of a local guide and tour operator. It takes one full month for the permit to be issued so if you&#8217;re interested in visiting that part of North Caucasus, plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Tours of Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling around Chechnya and North Caucasus requires complicated logistics, not only in terms of transportation but also because a knowledgeable local guide will always come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Against the Compass, we offer one expedition that combines not only Chechnya but also Ingushetia, Dagestan and North Ossetia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next tours are scheduled on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 17th to 24th, 2026- <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/russia-caucasus-may\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/russia-caucasus-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">How to get into Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Chechnya by plane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grozny &#8211; the capital of Chechnya &#8211; has an international airport (GRV). To be honest, it\u2019s a very small airport with few international flights, but there are some flights from Istanbul, Jeddah and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-dubai-budget\/\">Dubai<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Grozny has several daily connections with Moscow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can also fly to the nearby airports of Makhachkala (Dagestan) and Vladikavkaz (North Ossetia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to book flights, read the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/russia-travel\/#5\"><em>Getting in section<\/em><\/a><\/strong> of our travel tips for Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Chechnya by train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grozny has a train station with direct trains from Moscow and many <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/nenets-travel\/\">other cities in Russia<\/a><\/strong>. Keep in mind however, that the journey from Moscow to Grozny takes more than 1 day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally entered Russia from West <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/traveling-kazakhstan\/\">Kazakhstan<\/a><\/strong> into Astrakhan, from where I took a night train to Makhachkala. From Makhachkala, I entered Chechnya by car through the mountains, but there\u2019s a train connecting both cities as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to book trains, read the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/russia-travel\/#5\"><em>Getting in<\/em> section<\/a><\/strong> of our travel tips for Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">How to get around Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chechnya isn\u2019t great in terms of public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, you can easily get to Grozny by train and travel between the different towns and cities by minibus, but it&#8217;s very difficult to visit the southern part of the republic, since that\u2019s a barely populated area of the Caucasus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hitchhiking, however, should be easy, and it&#8217;s something the local people do all the time. It can be quite an adventure too, time allowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4WD is also necessary to visit the remotest and most stunning parts of Chechnya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Roads-in-Chechnya-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Roads-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Roads-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Roads in Chechnya\" class=\"wp-image-52251\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Road you will have to travel in South Chechnya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">Best time to visit Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, the best time to visit Chechnya is from June to September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the best season to visit the mountains as well as for trekking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since Grozny is located in the lowlands, it can get overwhelmingly hot in the summer months, and the same goes for pretty much any other city in North Caucasus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, if you aren\u2019t planning to do any particular hikes, I\u2019d say that April-May and October-November are the two best times to visit Chechnya, since the weather in the cities will be pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">Where to stay in Chechnya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Grozny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grozny has plenty of hotels. I personally stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/JGdjMai762yypQtB8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Central City Hotel Grozny<\/strong><\/a>, a newly built, small hotel located in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something a bit fancier, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oM8JpMBVEC242SGK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Grozny City Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, located in one of the tallest buildings in Chechnya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in other parts of Chechnya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In South Chechnya, near Itum-Kale, you can stay at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/PRHY1nd8ZiyMyeph7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Edelweiss Hotel<\/a>,<\/strong> which is very close to the Tusheti region of Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also stayed at Kezenoy, a mountain lake in east Chechnya. While it\u2019s true that the lake is nothing spectacular, you&#8217;re likely to stop off here on your way from Dagestan. There\u2019s a government-run hotel called <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xJqtFYfEdpdWsH7eA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Kezenoy-Am Hotel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can book your accommodation in Ostrovok. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/russia-travel\/#9\">Check the Accommodation section<\/a><\/strong> of our Russia guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\">Itinerary: Things to do in Chechnya in 3 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5b42c7fa8ed76c142387ccc0f00f5ef\">Map of the things to do in Grozny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1XL1twwijx842d5eHWJvK_TgVWppYh9A&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 &#8211; Grozny, the capital of Chechnya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to cities in the North Caucasus, Grozny is my favorite, but only because it\u2019s something you would never expect, not only because of its unique identity but also because some areas are more like Dubai than to anywhere else in Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides strolling around the city center and along the main boulevard, where Chechens all hang out, I recommend taking a Yandex to Argun, the most newly reconstructed area in probably all of the Caucasus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend to spend 1 or 2 nights here in Grozny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Places-to-visit-in-Chechnya-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Places-to-visit-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Places-to-visit-in-Chechnya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Places to visit in Chechnya\" class=\"wp-image-52253\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grozny&#8217;s most visited mosque, one of the best places to visit in Chechnya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 &#8211; Galanchozh, Tsoy Pede and Veduchi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was my favorite part in the whole of Chechnya, home to utterly jaw-dropping landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need a 4WD, however, since the roads here are really rough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s actually possible to reach Veduchi &#8211; the final destination &#8211; with a normal car, but then you\u2019ll be missing the highlights found on the road that runs parallel to the Republic of Ingushetia. <em>Please, check the above map for reference.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the mountain road, you will come to Tsoy Pede, a Caucasus necropolis built in the 13th century, consisting of several crypts built on the top of a hill, and where you can still see human remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, I recommend heading to Veduchi, where you can stay at a decent hotel named Edelweiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 &#8211; Sharoi, Kezenoy-am and Khoi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Veduchi, you can travel from valley to valley along a pretty insane mountain road that will take you directly to Sharoi, a newly reconstructed Chechen mountain village that has today been turned into an open-air museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, I am not a big fan of these modern, soulless reconstructed places but I must admit it\u2019s actually impressive to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Chechnya-safe-1024x683.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Chechnya-safe-1024x683.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Is-Chechnya-safe-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Is Chechnya safe\" class=\"wp-image-52255\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mountains in South Chechnya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Sharoi, you can also travel to the next valley along another amazing mountain road that will take you to Kezenoy, a mountain lake and popular tourist spot for Chechens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t think the lake is particularly pretty, but it\u2019s a cool place where you can see locals hanging out and spending their day over a barbecue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kezenoy, you can stay in the government-run hotel called Kezenoy-Am Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following day, I recommend continuing onwards on your journey to Dagestan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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