Mountains of Abkhazia: rest and tips for tourists

A small country on the Black Sea coast attracts an increasing number of vacationers. But not only beach tourism attracts compatriots here, but the majestic mountains of Abkhazia conquer with its views and riches, generously giving each one an unforgettable experience. A mild subtropical climate, the absence of a language barrier, the friendly attitude of the local population and magnificent nature are the guarantee of a wonderful vacation in an ecologically favorable region.

Tired of the urban rhythm - go ... to the mountains!

For travelers who prefer outdoor activities, a small but proud country offers routes that allow you to escape from the noise of cities. Here you can approach 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 state’s territory, attracting not only people professionally involved in mountaineering, but also those who want to get away from the sultry beaches and the bustle of resort towns. Excursions with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding ranges, alpine meadows with an abundance of flowering plants are popular. On a hot summer day, every healthy person can go to the peaks, where eternal snow lies.

A 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 that covers the whole country. It is enough for guests to express a desire, experienced guides who know the trails and the peculiarities of the local climate will help to realize. A short-term mountain vacation involves traveling by car to a place of sightseeing, hiking over rough terrain and returning to the hotel on the same day.

Those who wish to go on an overnight stay are equipped with tents, the necessary equipment for cooking on a fire or camping gas. In this case, tourists spend the sunset and will meet the dawn in the mountains, having received an unforgettable experience of what they saw. Those who arrived in Abkhazia can independently develop a route in advance or pick up an excursion from existing popular destinations based on budgetary opportunities. Both low-budget hikes and panoramic mountain views from the helicopter are provided for individual tourists' wishes.

An amazing country with promising prospects for climbers

The main Caucasian Ridge, which has a relatively small height, is attractive for adherents of classical mountaineering. Although this tourist destination is only developing in the country, the presence of “interesting” peaks and a mild subtropical climate attract amateur climbers and professionals.

The mountains of Abkhazia are magnificent, but the lack of infrastructure affects it. And dense forests make it difficult to approach the rocks. Although all this cannot become an obstacle for the enthusiastic conquerors of the peaks. Today, mountain climbers near Lake Ritsa are attractive for climbers. There are approaches to steep surfaces, and soft rocks do not crumble, allowing you to enjoy the climb. Climbers seek to reach the ranges from 2.5 to 4 thousand meters high: Bzybsky, Panayusky, Gagra, Chkhaltinsky, Sakensky, Chedymsky and Kodorsky. But the highest point of Abkhazia, Dombay-Ulgen, is especially attractive to them.

Waterfalls of Abkhazia

Fans of outdoor activities seek to gain experience, leaving amazing views in their memory and in the photo. Dozens of large and small waterfalls attract tourists with their raging streams that collapse from steep cliffs:

1. Gegsky. He is considered the most beautiful. Formed at the confluence of the Yupshara and Gega rivers. Breaking out of the karst cave, he rumbles with a rumble from the height of 55 meters with icy jets, regardless of the time of year.
2. "Girl's tears." Surprise travelers. Located on the banks of the Bzyb River. Thin streams flowing over mossy steep cliffs resemble bitter tears. Here cherished desires are fulfilled, which tourists formulate by tying a ribbon on a tree.
3. Waterfall "Men's tears." It is located between the Yupshar Gate and the Blue Lake, which looks like a huge sapphire. Here lovers make a wish. Locals believe that this place has incredible energy.
4. Waterfalls in the village of Khabyu, Gudauta district. They attract tourists with an idyll of village views, harmoniously combined with picturesque panoramas of wildlife. You can get to the cherished seething streams by following a boxwood grove along the Zshyrbaar mountain range.
5. New Athos is an artificially created waterfall. In Soviet times, for the construction of a hydroelectric power station, adjustments had to be made to the nature of the region.
6. "Milky" or "Avian". It is located next to Lake Ritsa, and originates in glaciers. The first name is due to the color of the water resembling milk, and the second is due to the height.
7. The famous Shakuran waterfalls. They create picturesque cascades in the Gulripshsky region of the country, where a mountain river is formed from streams.

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

Caves

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

Cavers and travelers seek to get into the holes in the rocks created over the centuries or instantly as a result of natural phenomena. The following objects are especially popular with tourists:

• The New Athos cave, which had a name from ancient times, “The Endless Pit”, is a cleft in Iverskaya Mountain. There are today 11 viewing halls, of which six are open for visitors. You can get here by underground train.
• Bear Cave. Located in a picturesque place near the ancient village of Pskhu. Inside is a deep well.
• Abrskil Cave. Named after the hero of the folk epic. A huge stalactite pillar in the center is striking. At the entrance there are the remains of an ancient fortress of the Great Abkhaz wall. A huge number of tourists seek to explore the halls with stalagmites, stalactites and stalagnates, but only 4 of them are open to travelers.
• For cavers in the world, Abkhazia is associated with the famous Krubera-Voronya. A hike to the mountains, to the largest cave on the planet with a depth of 2199 meters, is a great success. The cavity, which has not been fully studied, is fraught with mysteries, promising amazing finds to experienced tourists, forcing them to come back here again.
• Snow cave. It is considered one of the largest in the world. Unique not only in size, but also in composition (from dolomitic limestone), it is a pearl that mountains of Abkhazia direct. A photo of the Diamond Gallery and a large snowfield in the halls will replenish the treasury of tourist impressions. From the site of the cave offers an excellent view of the Black Sea.

Rafting on the mountain rivers of Abkhazia

Rafting is a popular destination that is in demand among tourists with different levels of physical fitness. The fast rivers and mountains of Abkhazia are highly admired by fans of extreme sports.

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

Not sure 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 question of comfortable living for most is significant. It is so nice to take advantage of the benefits of civilization after fascinating and informative trips and excursions.

At the foot of Bagrat Mountain there is a comfortable hotel in which all the conditions for living both for a lone traveler and for family or romantic couples are created. At the top in the X century, the fortress of the Abkhazian king was built, the ruins of which, as a reminder of 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 out on a well-groomed territory. A park area with cedars and palm trees, fragrant with flowers, allows you to enjoy walks in the lush greenery of the alleys.

Number of rooms

With hospitality, guests are welcomed by the cozy Hotel Bagrat Mountain. Abkhazia is famous for its hospitality. And the hotel staff once again confirm this.

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.

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

Infrastructure

Impressive visitors to Abkhazia. Hotel "Bagrat Mountain" offers a high level of service. At the service of vacationers:

1. Reception open 24 hours a day.
2. Restaurant, teahouse, bar.
3. Transport service, taxi call, bike rental, cars, catamarans, boats.
4. Playground, games room, babysitting services, heated outdoor pool, with a children's bowl.
5. Guarded parking, laundry.
6. Free wifi, safe.
7. Dance floor, concert hall.

There are no age restrictions for children.

Three meals a day are organized according to the "buffet" principle. Every day a minibus carries to the sea, entrance for hotel guests to a private beach is free. Each vacationer is provided with a fresh beach towel.

Bagrat Mountain: reviews

Hotel guests are under a positive impression, because hospitality begins even before a personal meeting. A shuttle service is available from Adler Train Station or from Sochi Airport. You can also get it yourself: by plane to Sochi airport or by train to Adler. Then, using a fixed-route taxi, get to the border with Abkhazia. Drive by bus to Sukhumi, and through the city to Chelyuskintsev Street, No. 14. Excellent national cuisine, crystal clean rooms, attentive attitude to each of the vacationers are an excellent occasion to return to the Black Sea coast again.

Guests wishing to visit the mountains, alpine meadows, see lakes and waterfalls, visit caves or see historical sights, book excursions at the hotel.