Join us on a day hike to the colorful Abudelauri Lakes near Roshka village. Our trail will take us through a peaceful mountain valley up to the southern slopes of Mount Chaukhi, where three stunning tarns spoil hikers with breathtaking colors.
Date: 31 August
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 210 km
Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 08:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 20:00 (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 130 GEL
BOOK:
https://wtgeorgia.com/etn/abudelauri-lakes-day-hike-the-last-one-of-this-season-31-august/
Trail parameters:
Difficulty: Easy (Moderate for inexperienced hikers or hikers not used to high-altitude trails)
Distance: 10 km – A to A LOOP
Min. elevation: 1984 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 2834 m.a.s.l.
Total ascent: 514 m
Approximate hiking time: 6 hrs. (4 hrs moving time, 2 hrs stopped time)
Trail description:
THIS IS THE NEW TRAIL. The trail starts at the end of Roshka and leads through a picturesque valley to the foothills of Mount Chaukhi. Trail has 4 sections:
From end of Roshka village to White lake, from White lake to Blue lake, from Blue lake to Green lake, from Green lake to end of Roshka village.
Itinerary:
We will leave Tbilisi early in the morning and drive to the tiny, remote village of Roshka. In Roshka, we will leave our vehicles and start our hike.
The walk will take us through a beautiful, spacious valley. We will cross a small stream and gradually start hiking towards Mount Chaukhi, rising at the valley’s northern end. At the path’s end lies White Lake fed by the water sipping from Chaukhi Glacier.
Once we reach White Lake, we rest, enjoy the views, and eat our picnic lunch. After we will hike a steep downhill towards the Blue lake. We will again stop at blue lake to take photos and have water/snack stop.
Our third stop will be the tiny Green Lake, named after the color of its waters. From Green lake we will continue to the old trail and at some point we will turn towards our cars. The hike becomes a loop.
We will head back to our vehicles. Time/energy permitting we can stop at restaurant on the way. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
4WD Transfers
Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
Exclusions:
Personal travel insurance
Food
Gratitudes
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet on Friday at 8:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Make sure to wear proper hiking boots and bring walking poles if you have. have jacket. you can have spare shoes and leave them in the car.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Make sure to bring snacks – sandwiches, dried fruit, and sweets. They will help you maintain your energy level throughout the hike.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Make sure to have sunglasses and suncream with you.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Tbilisi, Meetups in Tbilisi.
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