Javakheti Ice Lakes

Tbilisi, Georgia

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Javakheti Ice Lakes

This is my personal recommendation.
We’ll walk across the ice of the frozen Paravani Lake, located at an altitude of 2,073 meters — the largest lake in Georgia.

We will also visit the Father Phoka Monastery, a unique village of Dukhobors, and another lake at 2,108 meters — a seasonal habitat for hundreds of species of migratory birds that freezes all the way to the bottom.

The ice there is so smooth it practically invites you to put on skates.
Along the way, we’ll discover some great local treats — excellent cheese and Armenian cognac straight from the barrel.

Welcome to a land of harsh winters, storks, Dukhobors, and ice lakes.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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