MACHAKHELA GUN ROAD - Ajara, Georgia
near K’akhaberi, Achara (Georgia)
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Itinerary description
Machakhela Gorge is located to the south of Batumi close to the confluence of Machakhela and Chorokhi rivers. The gorge is primarily known for its gun-making traditions - manufacturing of Machakhela guns and heirloom daggers. There are also lots of cultural and historical monuments, as well as national parks in Machakhela Gorge.
While traveling this route you can see Machakhela Gun Monument, medieval Gvara Fortress, World War II gun slit, the arch stone bridge in the village of Tskhemlara, Chkhutuneti waterfall, and Ethnographic Museum of Machakhela Valley.
The route starts from Batumi, passes through Batumi-Akhaltsikhe highway to the village of Ajaristskali, where it turns right towards the confluence of the Chorokhi and Machakhela rivers. The Gvara Fortress is situated 300 meters away. The route moves through the gorges of the Machakhela River to Skurdidi village, where a gun slit dating back to World War II has been preserved. Moving further along the route, we come to the arch stone bridge of the 12th century in Tskhemlara village and move on to the village of Zeda Chkhutuneti. A picturesque waterfall can be seen next to it. The center of Zeda Chkhutuneti is the ending point of the route. There you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, enjoy views of the mountains and see the Georgian- Turkish border.
In the gorge you can stroll through the Machakhela National Park located at an altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level. 95% of the park is covered with chestnut, beech, horn-beam, and alder. There are 2 trails intended for both hiking and driving.
The Administrative and visitor center of the park is located in the center of Acharisagmarti village (Khelvachauri municipality).
There is an opportunity to stay for the night, taste the national dishes, to get acquainted with commercial and household activities of local people, walk around the village neighborhood and see the sights in Kveda Chkhutuneti, Zeda Chkhutuneti and Kostanet villages.
While traveling this route you can see Machakhela Gun Monument, medieval Gvara Fortress, World War II gun slit, the arch stone bridge in the village of Tskhemlara, Chkhutuneti waterfall, and Ethnographic Museum of Machakhela Valley.
The route starts from Batumi, passes through Batumi-Akhaltsikhe highway to the village of Ajaristskali, where it turns right towards the confluence of the Chorokhi and Machakhela rivers. The Gvara Fortress is situated 300 meters away. The route moves through the gorges of the Machakhela River to Skurdidi village, where a gun slit dating back to World War II has been preserved. Moving further along the route, we come to the arch stone bridge of the 12th century in Tskhemlara village and move on to the village of Zeda Chkhutuneti. A picturesque waterfall can be seen next to it. The center of Zeda Chkhutuneti is the ending point of the route. There you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, enjoy views of the mountains and see the Georgian- Turkish border.
In the gorge you can stroll through the Machakhela National Park located at an altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level. 95% of the park is covered with chestnut, beech, horn-beam, and alder. There are 2 trails intended for both hiking and driving.
The Administrative and visitor center of the park is located in the center of Acharisagmarti village (Khelvachauri municipality).
There is an opportunity to stay for the night, taste the national dishes, to get acquainted with commercial and household activities of local people, walk around the village neighborhood and see the sights in Kveda Chkhutuneti, Zeda Chkhutuneti and Kostanet villages.
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804 gadasaxvevi maWaxlis xobisken
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805 arsebuli maniSnebeli obieqtebisken
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188 ft
806 maniSneblis gadmosatani adgili
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166 ft
807 manisnebeli ar ikiTxeba.Sesacvlelia
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808 manisnebeli ar ikitxeba. Sesacvlelia
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809 maniSnebeli misabrunebelia
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810 dgas bevri niSaniu. jobs erTi
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811 kirnaTis TaRovani xidi
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812 asaxvevi gvaras xidisken
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433 ft
813 gzagasayari
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814 gvaras cixis biliki
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815 cixesTan asasvleli kibe
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816 gvaras cixesTan asasvleli kibis bolo
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817 gvaras cixe
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818 gvaras cixe, stendi
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819 gadasxvevi gv aras cixisken
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820 gadasxvevi gvaras cixisken
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821 Tofis monumenti
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822 Tofis monumenti
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823 restorani Cveneburebi
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824 sapiknike adgilisken
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825 sapiknike
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826 kafe janana
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827 maWaxlis walkotisken
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828 restorani maWaxlis walkoti
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