Mountains of Abkhazia: rest and tips for tourists

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 11:40

A small country on the Black Sea coast attracts more and more tourists. But not only beach tourism attracts compatriots here, but the majestic mountains of Abkhazia conquer with their views and riches, generously endowing everyone with unforgettable impressions. The mild subtropical climate, the absence of a language barrier, the friendly attitude of the local population and luxurious nature guarantee a great holiday in an ecologically favorable region.

Tired of the city rhythm - go … to the mountains

For active travelers, this small but proud country offers itineraries to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Here you can get closer to nature in its pristine beauty, contemplate mountain ranges, reminiscent of the greatness of the forces and phenomena of the universe, before which daily everyday problems fade.

The mountains of Abkhazia occupy three-quarters of the country's territory, attracting not only people who are professionally engaged in mountaineering, but also those who want to get away from the sultry beaches and bustle of resort towns. Excursions with fascinating panoramic views of the surrounding ranges, alpine meadows with an abundance of flowering plants are popular. On a hot summer day, every he althy person can go to the peaks where eternal snow lies.

Variety of tours to the mountains of Abkhazia

Tourists arriving on vacation are offered a choice of hiking. Their duration starts from one day and ends with several weeks, during which vacationers can make a long trip with a route covering the whole country. It is enough for guests to express a desire, which will be realized by experienced guides who know the trails and the peculiarities of the local climate. A short-term mountain getaway includes a drive to a sightseeing spot, a cross-country hike, and a same-day return to your hotel.

Those who want to go overnight are equipped with tents, the necessary equipment for cooking on a fire or camp gas. In this case, tourists spend the sunset and meet the sunrise in the mountains, getting an unforgettable experience from what they saw. Those who come to Abkhazia can independently develop a route in advance or choose an excursion from available popular destinations based on budgetary possibilities. Both low-budget hikes and panoramic views of mountain ranges from a helicopter are provided at the individual request of tourists.

An amazing country with promising prospects for climbers

The main Caucasian Range, which has a relatively low height,attractive for adherents of classical mountaineering. And although this tourist destination is only developing in the country, the presence of "interesting" peaks and mild subtropical climate attract amateur and professional rock climbers.

The mountains of Abkhazia are magnificent, but the lack of infrastructure is affecting. And dense forests make it difficult to approach the rocks. Although all this cannot become an obstacle for enthusiastic conquerors of peaks. Today, rock climbers are attracted to mountain areas near Lake Ritsa. There are approaches to steep surfaces, and soft rocks do not crumble, allowing you to enjoy the ascent. Climbers strive to get to the ridges with a height of 2.5 to 4 thousand meters: Bzybsky, Panayusky, Gagra, Chkh alta, Sakensky, Chedymsky and Kodorsky. But the highest point of Abkhazia, Dombay-Ulgen, is especially attractive to them.

Waterfalls of Abkhazia

Activity lovers seek to gain impressions, leaving amazing views in memory and in the photo. Dozens of large and small waterfalls attract tourists with their raging streams that fall from sheer cliffs:

1. Gegsky. He is considered the most beautiful. It is formed at the confluence of the Yupshara and Gega rivers. Escaping from a karst cave, from a height of 55 meters, it crashes down with ice jets, regardless of the time of year.
2. "Girl's Tears". Surprise travelers. Located on the banks of the river Bzyb. Thin streams flowing down a steep cliff overgrown with mosses resemble bitter tears. Here, the cherished desires that touristsformulated by tying a ribbon on a tree.
3. Waterfall "Men's Tears". It is located between the Yupshar Gates and the Blue Lake, which looks like a huge sapphire. Lovers make a wish here. Locals believe that this place has incredible energy.
4. Waterfalls of Khabyu village, Gudauta region. They attract tourists with an idyll of village views, harmoniously combined with picturesque panoramas of wild nature. You can get to the cherished seething streams by following the boxwood grove along the Zshyrbaara mountain range.
5. Novo-Afonsky is an artificially created waterfall. In Soviet times, the construction of a hydroelectric power plant had to make adjustments to the nature of the region.
6. "Milk", or "Bird". It is located next to Lake Ritsa, and originates in glaciers. The first name is due to the color of the waters, reminiscent of milk, and the second received because of the height.
7. The famous Shakuran waterfalls. They create picturesque cascades in the Gulripsh region of the country, where a mountain river is formed from streams.

Passing through niches and cliffs formed over millennia, the waters fall into the bowl from a 30-meter height, striking with magnificence and beauty. You can admire this miracle of nature endlessly.

Caves

The views of wonderful niches and cavities of different sizes will amaze the imagination and diversify the rest in the mountains of Abkhazia. Most of the caves here are of karst origin.

Speleologists and travelers strive to get into centuries-old or instantly intothe result of natural phenomena are holes in the rocks. The following objects are especially popular with tourists:

• The New Athos Cave, which had the name “Bottomless Pit” since ancient times, is a crevice in the Iberian Mountain. Today there are 11 observation halls, of which six are open to the public. You can get here by underground train.
• Bear cave. It is located in a picturesque place near the ancient village of Pskhu. Inside is a deep well.
• Abrskila Cave. Named after the hero of the folk epic. It strikes a huge pillar-stalactite in the center. At the entrance there are remains of the ancient fortress of the Great Abkhaz wall. A huge number of tourists seek to see the halls with stalagmites, stalactites and stalagnates, but only 4 of them are open to travelers.
• For speleologists in the world is associated with the famous Krubera-Voronya Abkhazia. A hike in the mountains, in the largest cave on the planet with a depth of 2199 meters, is a great success. The cavity, not fully explored, is fraught with mysteries, promising amazing finds for seasoned tourists, forcing them to come back here again.
• Snow cave. Considered one of the largest in the world. Unique not only in size, but also in composition (made of dolomitic limestone), this is a pearl that is set by the mountains of Abkhazia. Photos of the Diamond Gallery and a large snowfield in the halls will add to the treasury of tourist impressions. An excellent view of the Black Sea opens from the cave site.

Rafting on the mountain rivers of Abkhazia

Rafting is a popular destination that is in demand among tourists with different levels of physical fitness. FastThe rivers and mountains of Abkhazia evoke enthusiastic reviews among fans of extreme sports.

Rafting on the deep river Bzyb has several levels of difficulty. Its length of 112 km with its source at an altitude of 2.3 km above sea level promises tourists an unforgettable experience. Instructors will offer experienced rafting enthusiasts extreme sections of a mountain river from the famous village of Pskhu to its confluence with Psysh. Organized rafting on catamarans is arranged on the Bzyb. They pass in a section of 10-12 km from the confluence with the Gega and to the Blue Lake. For beginners, the most full-flowing river of Abkhazia, the Kodor, is recommended, here the routes do not exceed the third level in complexity.

Don't know where to stay? "Mountain of King Bagrat" (Abkhazia) - a great option

Traveling through an amazing country, tourists get acquainted with legends, ancient castles, contemplate the ruins left from the fortresses. But the issue of comfortable living for the majority is essential. It is so nice to take advantage of the benefits of civilization after exciting and educational trips and excursions.

At the foot of Mount Bagrat there is a comfortable hotel, which has all the conditions for living as a single traveler, as well as family or romantic couples. At the top, in the 10th century, a fortress of the Abkhazian king was built, the ruins of which, as a reminder of the former greatness, have remained to this day.

The modern park-hotel "Mountain of King Bagrat" (Abkhazia) is a tourist base,carefully restored in 2013. The buildings of the complex are spread over a well-groomed territory. The park area with cedars and palm trees, fragrant with flowers, allows you to enjoy walks in the lush green alleys.

Rooms

The cozy hotel "Gora Bagrat" welcomes guests with cordiality. Abkhazia is famous for its hospitality. And the hotel staff confirms this once again.

50 comfortable and cozy rooms for tourists with different income levels are waiting for visitors all year round. The table below shows the entire housing stock.

Category	Number of seats	Area, sq. m	Bedroom
Single room	1	16	Double bed
	2	24	Spacious double or twin beds
Junior Suite	2	35	Large Double Bed
Two-room, family	2 to 6	36	Double and up to 4 singles
Standard (combined) of two rooms with connecting door	4	70

Each room has a bathroom with a set of bathaccessories, shower, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, balcony and telephone.

Infrastructure

Impressive visitors to Abkhazia. Hotel "Gora Bagrata" offers a high level of service. For holidaymakers:

1. 24 hour reception.
2. Restaurant, tea house, bar.
3. Transport service, taxi call, rental of bicycles, cars, catamarans, boats.
4. Playground, playroom, babysitting service, heated outdoor pool with baby bowl.
5. Guarded parking, laundry.
6. Free Wi-Fi, safe.
7. Dance floor, concert hall.

No age limit for children.

Organized three meals a day on the principle of "buffet". Every day a minibus carries to the sea, the entrance for hotel guests to the private beach is free. Each guest is provided with a fresh beach towel.

"Mount Bagrat": reviews

Guests of the hotel are under a positive impression, because hospitality begins even before a personal meeting. Transfers are available from Adler Train Station or Sochi Airport. You can also get there on your own: by plane to Sochi airport or by train to Adler. Then, using a fixed-route taxi, get to the border with Abkhazia. Travel by bus to Sukhumi, and through the city to Chelyuskintsev street, No. 14. Excellent national cuisine, crystal cleanliness in the rooms, attentive attitude to each of the vacationers - an excellent reason to visit againreturn to the Black Sea coast.

Guests who want to visit the mountains, alpine meadows, see lakes and waterfalls, visit caves or get acquainted with historical sights, book excursions at the hotel.