Gudamakari High Mountain Trek: Pkhituri Pass & Ukanakho Lake Overnight trek – July to October
Private tour and A challenging Overnight trek in the remote Gudamakari Valley, leading to Pkhituri Pass and Ukanakho Lake. The route passes through mountain meadows, high-altitude landscapes, and offers wide views of the Greater Caucasus.
Date: Anytime from July to October
Duration: 2 days / 1 Night
Driving distance: 300 km
Trip difficulty: Hard trekkingÂ
Group size: Any size. please text us your group size.
Pick-up: 08:00, your hotel location
Drop-off: Around 21:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price Per Person:Â
5 Persons – 390 Gel
10 persons – 350 Gel
Please send us the exact number of travelers, and we will provide the final price accordingly.
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Hike Parameters
Distance: Approx. 17 km one way
Minimum Elevation: 1,760 m
Maximum Elevation: 2,641 m (Pkhituri Pass)
Ukanakho Lake Elevation: Approx. 2,570 m
Elevation Gain: Approx. 900 m
Hiking Duration: 7–8 hours
Difficulty: Hard
The route follows mountain trails connecting Gudamakari and Khevsureti via Pkhituri Pass. The hike includes a steady ascent to the pass, followed by a visit to Ukanakho Lake and panoramic views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains. The terrain consists of mountain paths, open slopes, and alpine meadows.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Bakurkhevi to Buchukurta
In the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and drive to Bakurkhevi Village by 4WD vehicles. Horses will carry the group’s luggage during the first day of the trek, allowing participants to hike with only a light daypack. From Bakurkhevi, we will begin our ascent through open alpine meadows and mountain pastures, following a relatively wide and well-defined trail. The route covers approximately 5 km, with around 800 m of ascent and 130 m of descent. Along the way, there will be views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Overnight in Buchukurta.
Day 2 – Buchukurta to Chirdili
After breakfast, we will continue our trek towards Chirdili Village. we dont have horses today. The trail passes through high mountain landscapes before descending towards Khevsureti. Today’s hike covers approximately 9 km, with around 200 m of ascent and 1,200 m of descent. Along the route, we will cross Pkhituri Pass and visit Ukanakho Lake before continuing towards Chirdili. Upon arrival, we will meet our vehicles and begin the drive back. We have considered more kilometers in the hiking parameters in case there’s bad road conditions for cars.Â
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Inclusions:
- Transportation
- English Speaking Hiking Guide
- Horses to carry our luggage
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Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance,
- Gratitudes.
- Food
- camping equipment ( you can rent it from Campshare.ge)Â
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Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
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WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
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Comfortable hiking boots with good grip (required)
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Hiking trousers or other comfortable outdoor pants
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Moisture-wicking T-shirt
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Warm fleece or sweater
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Waterproof and windproof jacket
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Hat or cap for sun protection
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Warm hat and light gloves (recommended, as weather can be cold at higher elevations)
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Extra socks
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Sunglasses
Mountain weather can change quickly, so we recommend dressing in layers and bringing both sun and rain protection.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 – 2 liters should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks and food. Additionally, we will also stop in the supermarket in the morning to make sure you have everything needed with you. you can bring your Jetboil or stove too.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. sun protection.
GUIDEÂ
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
