Guide to Tobavarchkhili Lake: Legend, Route and Views

Toba-Varchkhili translates from Mergel as “silver lake". It includes colchian and coniferous forests, caves, waterfalls, alpine meadows, clear lakes, mineral springs and other picturesque natural views. It is difficult to get here, the path leading to silver lake is not easy. But despite this, the popularity of this place among eco-tourists is growing and growing every year. Visitors gave the territory of Toba-Varchhili its name - magic lakes.

Located in the municipality of Chorotshu. Toba-Varchkhili rises on the Aegris ridge at 2,650 meters above sea level. The deepest point in the lake reaches a mark of 35 meters. This most popular lake replenishes its water supply from groundwater and precipitation, such as snow and rain. In winter, the water level decreases noticeably, but by July it reaches a high level again.

In fact, the name Toba-Varchkhili is far from one lake, it is a common name for many transparent lakes on the Aegris ridge. There are as many as 6 types of lakes here, which are exactly what they are called. A large number of legends are associated with Toba-Varchhili.

According to one of them, a violator of the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the lake, that is, a person who decides to swim in its waters, is threatened by torrential rain and thunderstorms. In the old days in Samegrelo this lake was considered holy, it was not even allowed to touch it, as it is taboo or in Megrelian “vashiners". With its mystical features, Tobavarchkhili attracts tourists even more. You can get to these places only by arranging a hike. To do this, you will only need comfortable shoes, a reliable tent, a comfortable bag, dry rations and hiking experience.