Mountains of Abkhazia: recreation and advice to tourists

A small country on the Black Sea coast attracts an increasing number of tourists. But not only beach tourism attracts compatriots here, but the majestic mountains of Abkhazia are conquered by their kinds and riches, generously endowing everyone with unforgettable impressions. A 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 urban rhythm - go ... to the mountains!

For travelers who prefer active recreation, 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 massifs reminiscent of the greatness of the forces and phenomena of the universe, before which everyday everyday problems fade.

The mountains of Abkhazia occupy three quarters of the territory of the state, attracting not only people professionally engaged in mountaineering, but also wishing to retire from the hot beaches and bustle of resort towns. Excursions with fascinating panoramic views of the surrounding ridges, 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.

Variety of tours to the mountains of Abkhazia

Arriving to rest tourists are offered a choice of hikes. Their duration starts from one day and ends with several weeks, during which vacationers can make a long trip with a route encompassing the whole country. It is enough for the guests to express a desire, which will be realized by experienced guides, who know the paths and peculiarities of the local climate. Short-term rest in the mountains provides for driving by car to the place of sightseeing, hiking on rough terrain and returning on the same day to the hotel.

Those wishing to go with an overnight stay are equipped with tents, the necessary equipment for cooking on a campfire or gas. In this case, tourists spend the sunset and meet the dawn in the mountains, having received unforgettable impressions of what they saw. Arrived in Abkhazia can independently in advance independently develop a route or choose an excursion from available popular destinations based on budgetary opportunities. Provision is made for both low-budget trips and panoramic surveys of mountain ranges from a helicopter at the individual request of tourists.

A wonderful country with promising prospects for mountaineers

The main Caucasian ridge, which has a relatively low altitude, is attractive for adherents of classical mountaineering. And although this tourist direction in the country is just developing, the presence of "interesting" peaks and a mild subtropical climate attracts amateur climbers and professionals.

The mountains of Abkhazia are magnificent, but lack of infrastructure. And dense forests make it difficult to approach the rocks. Although all this can not become an obstacle for enthusiastic conquerors of peaks. For today, for mountaineers are attractive sites of mountains near the lake Ritsa. There are approaches to sheer surfaces, and soft rocks do not crumble, allowing you to enjoy the ascent. Mountaineers tend to get on ridges in height from 2,5 to 4 thousand meters: Bzybsky, Panayuysky, Gagra, Chkhaltinsky, Sakensky, Cedimsky and Kodorsky. But the highest point of Abkhazia - Dombai-Ulgen - is especially attractive to them.

Waterfalls of Abkhazia

Fans of outdoor activities are trying to gain impressions, leaving in memory and on the photo amazing views. Dozens of large and small waterfalls attract tourists with their raging torrents that crash down from steep cliffs:

1. Gegsky. He is considered the most beautiful. Formed at the confluence of the rivers Yupshara and Gega. Escaping from the karst cave, he from a height of 55 meters with a crash hits down the ice streams, regardless of the season.
2. "Girl's tears." Surprised travelers. It is located at the bank of the river Bzyb. The thin streams flowing over the moss-like steep rock resemble bitter tears. Here, cherished wishes are fulfilled, which tourists formulate by tying a ribbon on a tree.
3. Waterfall "Men's Tears." It is located between Yupsharsky gates and a blue lake similar to a huge sapphire. Here the desire is envisioned by lovers. Local believe that this place has incredible energy.
4. Waterfalls in the village of Haby, Gudauta district. Attract tourists idyllic village views, harmoniously combined with the picturesque panoramas of wildlife. To get to the cherished bubbling streams you can, following the boxwood grove along the ridge of Zshyrbaar.
5. Novo-Athos is an artificially created waterfall. In Soviet times, for the construction of a hydroelectric power station, adjustments were made to the nature of this region.
6. "Milky", or "Bird". It is located near the lake Ritsa, and originates in glaciers. The first name is due to the color of the waters resembling milk, and the second is due to the height.
7. Famous Shakuran waterfalls. 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, the waters collapse into a bowl from a 30-meter height, striking with splendor and beauty. You can admire this miracle of nature endlessly.

Caves

Imagining and diversifying the rest in the mountains of Abkhazia are the kinds of wonderful niches and cavities of different sizes. The caves are mostly of karst origin.

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

• Novyafonskaya cave, which had a name from the ancient times, "Bottomless pit", is a cleft in the Iver mountain. There are 11 observation rooms for today, six of which are open to visitors. 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.
• The Cave of Abrkskil. Named after the hero of the folk epic. The huge stalactite pillar in the center strikes. At the entrance there are remains of the ancient fortress of the Great Abkhazian wall. A lot of tourists are looking for 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. Going to the mountains, to the most huge cave on the planet at a depth of 2199 meters is a great success. Not studied until the end of the cavity conceals riddles, promising surprising finds to seasoned tourists, forcing to come back here again.
• Snow cave. It is considered one of the largest in the world. It is unique not only in size but also in composition (from dolomitized limestone), it is the pearl that the mountains of Abkhazia control. Photo of the Diamond Gallery and a large snowfield in the halls will add to the treasure of the tourist's impressions. From the site of the cave offers a superb view of the Black Sea.

Rafting along the mountain rivers of Abkhazia

Rafting is a popular destination, which is in demand among tourists with different levels of physical fitness. Rapid rivers and mountains of Abkhazia give rise to rave reviews of fans of extreme sports.

Rafting along the full-flowing river Bzyb has several levels of difficulty. The length of its 112 km with a source at an altitude of 2.3 km above sea level promises tourists an unforgettable experience. Instructors will offer experienced raftingmen the extreme sections of a mountain river from the famous village of Pskh to its confluence with Psysh. Organized alloys on catamarans are arranged on Bzybi. They pass on a site in 10-12 km from a place of merge with Gegoj and to the Blue lake. For the newcomers recommended the most full river of Abkhazia - Kodor, here the routes do not exceed the complexity of the third level.

Do not know where to stay? "Mountain of King Bagrat" (Abkhazia) is an excellent option

Traveling through an amazing country, tourists get acquainted with legends, ancient castles, contemplate the ruins left from 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 fascinating and informative hikes and excursions.

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

The modern park hotel "Mountain of King Bagrata" (Abkhazia) is a tourist base, carefully restored in 2013. The buildings of the complex are spread out on a well-groomed territory. The park area with cedars and palms, fragrant with flowers, allows you to enjoy walks in the drowning greenery of avenues.

Number of rooms

With cordiality the cozy hotel "Bagrata Mountain" welcomes its guests. Abkhazia is famous for its hospitality. And the hotel staff confirm this once again.

50 comfortable and cozy rooms for tourists with different levels of income 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 "Mountain Bagrata" offers a high level of service. At the service of holidaymakers:

1. 24-hour reception.
2. Restaurant, tea house, bar.
3. Transport service, taxi call, bicycle, car, catamaran, boat rental.
4. Children's playground, games room, babysitting service, outdoor heated pool, with children's bowl.
5. Guarded parking lot, laundry.
6. Free Wi-Fi, safe.
7. Dance floor, cinema-concert hall.

There are no age restrictions for children to stay.

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

"Bagrat Mountain": reviews

Guests of the hotel are under the positive impression, because hospitality begins before a personal meeting. There is a transfer from Adler railway station or from Sochi airport. You can also independently get there: by plane to Sochi airport or by train to Adler. Then, using a shuttle bus, get to the border with Abkhazia. By bus, go to Sukhumi, and through the city to Cheluskintsev street, No. 14. The magnificent national cuisine, crystal cleanliness in the rooms, attentive attitude to each of the guests is an excellent occasion to return to the Black Sea coast again.

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