Feel on top of the world when you climb to the summit of the tallest mountain in Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti province! At an elevation of 3,300 meters, Didi Abuli is an […]
Feel on top of the world when you climb to the summit of the tallest mountain in Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti province! At an elevation of 3,300 meters, Didi Abuli is an extinct stratovolcano that adds a sense of wonder to the surrounding landscape of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains. This mountain is an iconic landmark that can be seen from most of the region. When planning their journey up the mountain, hikers can choose from multiple paths of varying difficulty. It is located just west of Paravani Lake, and hikers can start their trek from the village of Poka.
One of the richest and most well studied areas in the region, the Goderdzi Petrified Forest National Monument is very unique. As a result of volcanic eruptions and strong winds, […]
One of the richest and most well studied areas in the region, the Goderdzi Petrified Forest National Monument is very unique. As a result of volcanic eruptions and strong winds, this tropical forest has become petrified. There are many semi-fossilized plant leaves from the late Pliocene era. Different tree types of palm, magnolia, laurel, birch, hornbeam, beech, and others are preserved in volcanic tufa. Other petrified fossils are found in the Dzindzistskali River valley and the Goderdzi National Monument.
The 2,187 meter Lomis Mta peak towers over the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. On a clear day, you can see the peaks of the Great Caucusus range, including Mt. Elbrus. Visitors […]
The 2,187 meter Lomis Mta peak towers over the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. On a clear day, you can see the peaks of the Great Caucusus range, including Mt. Elbrus. Visitors can challenge themselves to the three-day hike or two-day horseback riding excursion that includes an overnight stay at the Lomismta tourist shelter on Meskheti ridge. Don’t forget to bring your sleeping bag and food! The hiking trail is about 40 km long, but well-suited for the average hiker. In addition to beautiful nature experienced throughout the area’s pine forest and sweeping vistas, the route offers the opportunity to visit the secluded St. Giorgi church.
Slightly less tall than Didi Abuli, Mount Samsari’s peak elevation of 3,285 meters, and is worthy of admiration. The mountain is a volcanic cone with an interior caldera spanning a […]
Slightly less tall than Didi Abuli, Mount Samsari’s peak elevation of 3,285 meters, and is worthy of admiration. The mountain is a volcanic cone with an interior caldera spanning a diameter of 3 kilometers. Hikers who brave the journey up the mountain will be treated to the sight of small lakes, glacial debris, and volcano karst formations. The mountain, which lends its name to the greater, 40 km-long Abul-Samsari Range, is graced with beautiful alpine meadows and grasslands as far as the eye can see. It is located on the border of the Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli regions, northwest of Paravani Lake.
Besides the natural beauties a traveler can discover various megalithic spots and the old church carved in the rock.
There is a nice hiking trail which goes through Samsari Mount to Levani Lake. For more information please visit the section What to do.
One of the exotic sightseeing of Akhaltsikhe is Uraveli gorge. This is an amazing hiking opportunity from village Uraveli to the Agara church ruins and Enteli stoneman. The route is close Turkish border and has very wild and impressive scenery and panoramas. On the way to Uraveli village you can also visit Baiebi rock-cut fortress.
One of the most exotic sightseeing spots of Akhaltsikhe is the Uraveli Gorge. This is a spectacular hiking opportunity from the village of Uraveli to the Agara church ruins and the Enteli stoneman. The route is close to the Turkish border and hosts wild scenery with impressive panoramas. On the way to the Uraveli village you can also visit the Baiebi rock-cut fortress.
There are several fishing farms in the valley where you can taste the amazing local Uraveli Trout and Tenili cheese, which is recognized as a monument of intangible heritage of Georgia.
