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Paravani: Lake Loop Hike
A long circular route around Lake Paravani on the Javakheti Plateau: 32 km of walking, minimal elevation gain (about 370 m), and maximum space and silence.
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moderate
difficulty level -
32 km
total distance -
370 m
elevation gain
Hike program
Leaving Tbilisi
We meet at 7:00 AM near the 300 Aragveli metro station and hit the road.
The drive takes about 2.5 hours.
The drive takes about 2.5 hours.
Trailhead
We start from the village of Tambovka and begin our loop around the lake, following dirt tracks and backroads.
What we'll see along the way
Javakheti volcanic plateau. Amountain plateau filled with craters, hollows, and basins. These natural depressions collect and hold water, which is why you'll find so many alpine lakes across the plain.
Mount Didi Abuli. An extinct volcano and the highest point in Javakheti (3301 m). It sits on the Samsari Range, a chain of volcanoes.
Doukhobor villages. Settlements founded by followers of "Spiritual Christianity" exiled from Russia. They rejected church hierarchy, icons, and priests, believing the divine presence is within each person, and refused military service (no wonder they were exiled).
Megalithic fortresses of Shaori and Abuli. Built in the Bronze Age (somewhere between 3000 and 1200 BC) using cyclopean masonry—that's when massive stones are stacked on top of each other without any cement or mortar
Mount Didi Abuli. An extinct volcano and the highest point in Javakheti (3301 m). It sits on the Samsari Range, a chain of volcanoes.
Doukhobor villages. Settlements founded by followers of "Spiritual Christianity" exiled from Russia. They rejected church hierarchy, icons, and priests, believing the divine presence is within each person, and refused military service (no wonder they were exiled).
Megalithic fortresses of Shaori and Abuli. Built in the Bronze Age (somewhere between 3000 and 1200 BC) using cyclopean masonry—that's when massive stones are stacked on top of each other without any cement or mortar
Heading back to Tbilisi
After a long day on the trail, we head back to the transfer and drive home.
What to bring
- Windbreaker
- Very comfortable shoes
- Thermos with tea, water bottle
- Fleece / sweater / thermal layers
- Power bank
- Light snacks
- Trekking poles
Route details
Terrain: country and dirt roads, small sections along the highway
Duration: even with the low elevation gain, 32 km is no joke. You'll need basic endurance and a readiness to hike all day. You can clock about 50,000 steps here ;)
Duration: even with the low elevation gain, 32 km is no joke. You'll need basic endurance and a readiness to hike all day. You can clock about 50,000 steps here ;)
your guides on the trail
Payment terms
To book your spot, you'll need to pay a 100% prepayment
Transfer to a Georgian BOG card BOG or cash to the guide
Payment in Lari ₾ or Dollars $
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