Udziro Lake Trekking Tour – 26-28 Jul

Join us on an adventure to Udziro Lake, perched deep in Racha region. Pack your tent and sleeping bag and get ready for stunning views. The trek is perfect for advanced hikers looking for a thrilling trail.

Date: Fri 26 Jul to Sun 28 Jul
Duration: 3 days/2 Night
Driving distance: 650 km
Trip difficulty: Hard
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Accommodation: Shared twin/triple rooms in a local basic guesthouse on Day 1. tents on Day 2
If you don’t own a tent, we can assist you with the rental!  https://wtgeorgia.com/rental/

Equipment needed: a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, a tent, hiking poles, hiking boots, raincoat, a backpack.
Pick-up: Fri, 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Sun, around 22:00 (Arrival time depends on the group’s hiking speed and traffic)
Price: 395 GEL

Trail parameters:

Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 19 km – A to B
Min. elevation: 1338 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 3075 m.a.s.l.
Total elevation gain: 1863 m
Total elevation loss: 1730 m
Water sources: Streams, Udziro Lake, tap or spring water in villages at the beginning and the end of the trail
River crossings: 1

Trail description: The trek is long, with a large elevation gain. The section is particularly challenging before the Katitsvera Pass, from which you descend towards Udziro Lake. Descent is initially steep, then gradually easies. Even in mid-July, parts of this section can be covered with snowfields. The area around Udziro Lake is relatively flat and good for camping. From Udziro, the trail navigates through alpine meadows and rhododendron fields. In summer, the grass here is very high. Make sure to wear long trousers. The trail crosses a mountain stream, enters a forest here, and continues downhill until the Glola village.

Itinerary:

Day 1 
Tbilisi – Shaori Reservoir – Nikortsminda – Ambrolauri – Oni

We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and head to the Racha region. On the way, we will stop to admire the blue waters of Shaori Reservoir and the stunning medieval frescoes of Nikortsminda Cathedral. Time and weather permitting, we may also stop to admire the panorama of Imereti from Tskhrajvari Mountain. Overnight in a guesthouse in Racha.

Day 2
Oni – Shovi – Katitsvera Pass – Udziro Lake

Early in the morning, we will prepare our equipment and head to the starting point of our trail. The first several hours we will spend hiking in the forest. Later on, the trail will shift to meadows and a river valley. Finally, we will reach Katitsvera Pass and take a longer break before crossing it.Once we cross the pass, we will see Udziro Lake from afar. The trail here gets a bit easier. Upon reaching Udziro Lake, we will have time to rest and relax before finding the best place to camp. Overnight in tents.
Hiking details: 10.8 km, ↑1816 m, ↓464 m

Day 3
Udziro Lake – Glola village – Tbilisi

After breakfast, we will start hiking downhill. The trail will take us downhill through beautiful alpine meadows and rhododendron fields. Once we cross the Chibisru stream, we will follow a forested path leading to Glola village. In Glola, we will meet our vehicles and head back to Tbilisi. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.
Hiking details: 8.9 km, ↑272 m, ↓1753 m

Inclusions:

1. 1. Transfers,
   2. Sightseeing/ trekking itinerary guided by an English-speaking guide,
   3. Accommodation in shared twin/triple rooms in a basic local guesthouse (1 night),
   4. Breakfast on Day 2,
   5. Dinner on Day 1,
   6. Entrance fees as per itinerary.

Note:
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