Kilakupra and Takhti-Tefa: Mud Volcanoes and Dali Route
Unique natural attractions of Georgia⬇️
Kilakupra Mud Volcano
Kilakupra oil and mud volcanoes are located in Kakheti, Sighnaghi (Kajiri Valley), Eastern Georgia. The height relative to sea level is 0.41 km. A mud volcano is an inorganic formation from which mud, natural gas, methane, and oil are constantly erupting. The surrounding area is mainly composed of rocks such as sandstone and clay.
According to scientists, the first volcanic eruptions in this area began 35 million years ago. It is believed that the mud spewing from them has medicinal properties.


Takhti-Tefa Mud volcanoes
The Takhti-Tefa mud volcanoes are another attraction of Georgia, which is located in Kakheti. It is part of the protected areas of the aforementioned Vashlovani National Park. This place is located in the southern part of the Dali reservoir, the height relative to sea level is 620 m. The largest crater here has a diameter of 3.5 to 4 m. Mud, natural gas, methane and oil are constantly spewing out of the crater. As in the case of the Kilakupra mud volcanoes, the surrounding area is mostly composed of sandstones and clay.

Dali Reservoir
The reservoir of Mount Dali or Lake Dali is located in the East of Georgia, on the edge of the historical region of Kakheti, Dedoplis-Tskaro.
It is located in the lower part of the Iori River, at a distance of approximately 30 km from the town of Dedoplis-Tskaro. The volume of all water contained in the reservoir is approximately 140 million cubic meters, and the useful volume is 133 million cubic meters. The shore of the reservoir has noticeable irregularities. A canal was built from the Chachuni River, which came into use in 1992. Fish are bred in these waters. Here are some types of these fish: white amur, barbel chanari, carp, khramuli, shemaya, loko and others.
Mammals that live on the territory: nutria, raccoons, raccoon dog, wolves, rabbits, foxes, wild boars, and so on.
Birds: quail, pheasants, grey ducks, wild ducks, quail, coot and so on.





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