Samtskhe-Javakheti is located in the southern part of Georgia. The landscape is quite rich, you will see caves as well as lakes and forests. There is a ski resort Bakuriani, which is considered to be one of the best places to relax in summer.

What to see in Samtskhe-Javakheti

Javakheti is rich in lakes: Paravani Lake, Kakhisi Lake, Evening Lake, Kartsakhi Lake…

Hiking places: Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Javakheti National Park, Abuli Mountain, Lomismta.

Resorts: Borjomi, Likani, Bakuriani, Akhaltsikhe, Abastumani.

Also visit: Vardzia, Rabat Castle, Shaori Castle, Sapari Monastery

Climate of Samtskhe-Javakheti

Summer is cool in most parts of the region, the temperature is usually 15-20℃, not distinguished by atmospheric precipitation. The winters are quite cold and snowy.

Cuisine of Samtskhe-Javakheti

There is a variety of fruit leather and dried fruit in this part of Georgia. The dishes are rich in dairy products and meat. Interestingly, snails are eaten here, which is not common in Georgia. Here they bake kakala, bazlama and somin and eat it with tenil cheese.