What does the travel to the highlands of Adjara promise to you?
Traveling to the highlands of Adjara offers unforgettable memories and adventures. Here at every step you will encounter unexpected and beautiful landscapes, the most outstanding of which are the 5 amazing lakes:
- Green Lake
Green Lake is one of the most visited alpine lakes in Adjara. It is located in the northern part of the Arsiani Range, 6 km from Goderdzi Pass, in a cavin surrounded by forests, at an altitude of 2058 m above sea level. It is located at the foot of Naomvari Mountain, in the middle of the ridges in the alpine zone that separates western and eastern Georgia. The surface area is 0.05 km2. The greatest depth of the lake is 19.4 m.
The lake is surrounded by coniferous and beech vegetation, which is why the water has a green tinge. The green lake is supplied by mountain springs and that is why not many people can swim in the lake because of the icy cold water.
Best time to visit the lake: May-October. It is difficult to reach the lake in winter due to the high snow cover.
Green Lake is an unique and favorite place for hikers and extremals. It is also the best place for picnicking, camping and water biking on the lake.
- Karagoli (Black) Lake
Karagoli (Black) Lake consists of 2 lakes and it is located near the summer pastures of Sari-Chair, on the southern slope of Khulo Municipality at an altitude of 2100-2200 meters above sea level. The lakes are panoramic against the backdrop of the Baki-Bako and Sari-Chair valleys, where fog often falls. Due to its terrain and climate, Karagoli lakes are so camouflaged with fog that if you do not pre-mark the lake locations, even if you are close to the lake, you will have a hard time noticing it with poor visibility. This time is special in the evenings and gives the lake a more impressive look. It is possible to reach the lake by off-road vehicle from the village of Baki-Bako and also from Shuakhevi: by military link between Chirukhi-Baki-Bako.
Best time to visit the lake: June-September
- Lake Lelti
If you love autumn views, be sure to visit Chvana Valley. At this time a fantastic environment reigns in the mixed deciduous forests. It is in this valley, in the village of Naghvarevi, that Lake Lelti is located, which creates amazing contrasts against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains in autumn. It is possible to go hiking and picnicking on the lake. Before visiting the lake, be sure to take a walk on the Khabelashvili wooden bridge, which is the only covered bridge in Adjara and dates back three centuries.
Best time to visit the lake: May-October.
- Shuamta Lakes
Lakes in Upper Adjara, Khulo Municipality, in the summer village of Shuamta, at 2150 meters above sea level. Views from the village overlook Khikhani Fortress and its surroundings.
Every year, the resort Beshumi is visited by thousands of local and foreign visitors, but few know that the 1 hour walk from Beshumi, Shuamta summer pastures, has 3 beautiful, green lakes.
There are a total of 5 lakes in Shuamta plateaus, three of which are large and 2 are relatively small. Shuamta Lakes, due to its authentic environment, is of great interest to hikers. Clouds often fall on the lakes, which creates an amazing and a kind of mystical environment.
Best time to visit the lake: June-September
- Tbikeli Lake
Tbikeli Lake - is located in Adjara, Kobuleti Municipality, on the territory of Kintrishi National Park, at 2222 meters above sea level, on the north-eastern slope of Mount Nabadziri. The maximum depth of the lake reaches 8-10 meters and is nourished by atmospheric precipitation, snowmelt and groundwater. The lake is covered with snow and ice in winter. The lake is inhabited by the Caucasian Triton, which is included in the Red List.
According to folklore, the lake in the protected area of Kintrishi, called Tbikeli, was formerly called the Breakwater, from where the Black Sea coast is clearly visible, and as the locals say, that is why it was named so.
To visit the lake, it is possible to use the hiking and equestrian tourism route of Tbikeli Lake, the total length of which is 14 kilometers and starts from Khinotsminda. On this route of the protected areas there is a tourist refuge above the fabulous clouds, from which beautiful views of the entire Adjara-Guria mountain system can be seen. After the hut the trail again picks up the height and returns to the main trail. The trail still leads up the ridge to Mount Narusala and on its western slope it approaches Lake Tbikeli.
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