Zamleti-Khikhadziri-Chirukh-Shuakhevi

Route details:

Duration: 2 day

Distance: 140 km

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Adventurous

Location: Khulo

Marked: Yes

The route starts from Zamleti village, located 8 km from the center of Shuakhevi, and heads towards Khikhadziri. Along the way, you can see the medieval arched bridge Furtio, the Skhalta Monastery (12th century) situated in the valley of the Skhaltistskali River, and nearby, the house-museum named after Sherif Khimshiashvili, the last prince of Upper Ajara, who fought for the return of Ajara to Georgia. Additionally, you'll pass by the fortresses of Tsikhiskeli and Vardtsikhe (11th-12th centuries), the altar in Kalota (11th-13th centuries), a natural refrigerator, and other landmarks. You can spend the night and enjoy local cuisine at family guesthouses in Khikhadziri.

On the second day, the route continues from Khikhadziri through Bakibako village towards Chirukhi. Along the way, you'll see Lake Karagoli and Lake Shratiani, as well as a waterfall. In Chirukhi, you can have a picnic, relax in hammocks, and swing on swings, while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains and surroundings.

On the return journey from Chirukhi to Shuakhevi, you will visit the fortress of Darchidzeebi (11th-12th centuries) in the Mareti Valley, the fortress of Okropilauri, and the cathedral in Oladauri, as well as the Tsinareti fortress. Before departing to Batumi you can also visit the fortress of Kaviani.

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