There are variety of hiking trails which go through the local villages to the historical monuments or the famous mountain ranges.
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Javakheti is home to the highest peak of South Georgia and the Samtskhe-Javakheti region – volcanic mount Didi Abuli. Situated in the breathtaking Abuli-Samsari Range at 3,301 meters from sea level, Didi Abuli’s majority parts are covered with alpine valleys, making it one of the fascinating places within the area with its spectacular scenery. Nearby are many glacial lakes, including the enchanting Levani Lake.
The main attraction of the Javakheti Protected Areas is its unique possibility of Birdwatching. Starting from May until beginning of October over thousands of approx. 270 species of birds nest on the lakes of the areas.
While during summer and autumn a traveler can enjoy birdwatching or fishing, winter brings the unforgettable emotions of walking on, skating or just enjoying the frozen lakes of Javakheti. Most of them freeze during winter and you can easily walk on them. Some of the local families can even offer fishing in the frozen lake that will be an interesting experience.
Please, contact us for more information about the easiest way to reach the peak.
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.
There is a nice hiking trail which goes through Samsari Mount to Levani Lake. For more information please visit the section – Click Here
Levani lake is a glacial lake in the Ninotsminda Municipality. It is located on the ridge of Abul-Samsari, on the south-western slope of Mount Godorebi, in a deep valley, at an altitude of 2565 m above sea level. With a surface area 0.06 km, a basin of 1.38 km, and maximum depth 2.8 m, the steepness of the slopes around the lake basin are remarkable. It is fed by snow, rain and groundwater. The depth changes drastically from a high level in summer to low in winter.
There is a circular hiking route (comprising five independent routes) around the Levani Lake coming from different sides to the Lake. The routes are newly marked and you can find more information about them in the section – Click here
