Waterfalls and lakes in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti

This collection features the high-altitude glacial lakes and karst waterfalls of the Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti regions. It highlights Shdugra, one of Georgia’s tallest waterfalls near Mazeri, and the remote Egrisi mountain lakes like Toba-Varchkhili, which are accessible via multi-day treks. The list also includes the limestone cascades of the Martvili area, such as Oniore and Toba, where rivers emerge directly from cave systems.

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Intsra

Karst waterfall and cave located in the Intsra River gorge near Tsalenjikha.

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Intsra Waterwall

A 26-meter karst waterfall located in the Intsra River valley.

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Tobis chanchkerebi

Also known as Toba Waterfall, this 234-meter cascade emerges from a cave in the Balda Canyon area.

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Oniore

A 67-meter waterfall in the Martvili municipality where the river flows out of the Oniore cave system.

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Shdugra (Mazeri) waterfall

Located at the foot of Mount Ushba, this is one of the highest and most powerful waterfalls in Georgia.

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Shdugra waterfall

High-altitude waterfall situated in the Mazeri valley near the border with Russia.

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Tsachkhuras (khirzenis) chanchkeri

Waterfall in the Martvili district, located near the Tsachkhura Archangel monastery.

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Md.abashis chanchkeri( igive rachkha an kharchala)

Waterfall on the Abasha River, known locally as Rachkha or Kharchala.

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Kaghu waterfall

A scenic waterfall in the Balda Canyon area often used for swimming during summer months.

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Ochkhomuris chanchkeri

Located in the Chkhorotsku municipality, this waterfall drops from a limestone cliff in the Ochkhomuri River valley.

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Kalalish Toba

One of the alpine "Silver Lakes" in the Egrisi Mountains, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,550 meters.

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Didghalish Toba

High-altitude glacial lake in the Egrisi mountain range, part of the Toba-Varchkhili trekking circuit.

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Tsakatskarish Toba

Small alpine lake located near the larger Toba-Varchkhili lake in the Egrisi Mountains.

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Lake Toba-Varchkhili

Known as the "Silver Lake," this glacial lake sits at 2,650 meters in the heart of the Egrisi Mountains.

O

Latpari Lake

High-altitude lake located on the Latpari Pass, offering clear views of the Svaneti Range.

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Didi Okro-tskali Lake

Also known as Big Golden Water Lake, this glacial body of water is situated at 2,400 meters in the Chuberi valley.

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Patara Okro-tskalis Lake

Small Golden Water Lake, located in the alpine zone near the border of the Egrisi and Svaneti regions.

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