Natural Valleys of Georgia. Vajas Tskaro resort. Visit Pshav-Khevsureti.

In April 2014, the government of Georgia adopted a resolution establishing the Pshav-Khevsureti Protected Area. This will provide an opportunity to preserve many cultural heritage monuments (unique towers and houses, as well as the unique ethnography and culture of the region). The conservation area will also include the natural monument Roska, Asa reserve, areas of much planned use of the Pshav-Khevsureti.

In 1956 on the bank of river Pshavis Aragvi near the village Chargali in search of mineral water geologists drilled at a depth of 40-250 meters 26 wells. All of them were successful. Six of the springs were found to be suitable for drinking. The waters found in the other springs had different curative properties. In 1967, a balneological center was opened near Chargali. In 1961, a factory for bottling mineral water "Vazha Source" was built.

Pshav-Khevsureti is a unique region where ancient monuments and cultural heritage are preserved. When you come to this area, you feel that you have entered another world - a world where time has stopped. You can see the old towers and houses that have been preserved since ancient times and feel the spirit of the region's history. But it is not only a place to travel and explore the historical heritage. It is also a place with medicinal springs of mineral water, which are known for their healing properties. If you have problems with the digestive system, heart or respiratory tract, you should try mineral water baths or passive climatotherapy.

In addition, the region is famous for its beauty and beautiful views. You can walk through the valley of the Tetri Aragvi River and admire the picturesque scenery of mountains and forests. The road that leads along the valley offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and you can observe the beautiful mountains of Khevsureti. Pshav-Khevsureti is only 90 kilometers from Tbilisi, but here you will experience an atmosphere of peace and solitude. This is a place where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the nature and culture of Georgia.

Khevsureti is not only natural attractions, but also a unique architecture that attracts tourists from all over the world. One of the most fascinating examples of this architecture is the village of Shatili. The village is known for its stone fortress houses, which are arranged in a continuous row on rocky slopes. They are true examples of Khevsur architecture and culture. Each fortified house in the village is a unique combination of a dwelling and a fortified fortress. These houses are built with thick walls of slate, which are stacked so tightly that not even a ray of sun can penetrate through them. The houses are linked together by narrow stone staircases that allow villagers to walk around without stepping on the ground. Most of the fortified houses were built in the late Middle Ages. However, in the vicinity of the village were found settlements that date back to an earlier period - 2000 BC. This proves that the area has been inhabited since ancient times and that the inhabitants of Khevsureti were able to build fortified settlements and houses long before Christ. According to studies, the inhabitants were able not only to build reliable defensive structures, but also to use natural resources of their area to create comfortable living conditions. Fortified houses were built of local slate, which not only provided reliable protection from enemies, but also kept cool inside the house during the hot season. In addition, the narrow streets and stairs between the fortress houses not only offered maximum protection from outside threats, but also helped the inhabitants stay connected with each other and their neighbors.

The village of Mutso, located 1,880 meters above sea level, is also a unique example of defensive structures that have survived for several centuries. In this village, about 40 residential and defensive structures and ruins dating from the tenth to the eighteenth centuries have been preserved. Despite the fact that today there are few permanent residents in the village, the region is still alive and continues to attract fans of history and culture.

Pshav-Khevsureti is a small village, located in the zone of middle mountains of the Greater Caucasus, which is 80 km from the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. The altitude is 980 meters above sea level. The relief of this area is mountainous, and the climate is characterized by low mountains. Winters here are cold and snowy, the average temperature in January is -4,7 degrees Celsius. Summers in this area are warm, with an average temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius in August. The amount of annual precipitation in the area is 1000 mm, and the average annual relative humidity is 72%. The duration of sunshine per year is 2100 hours. The climate of the low mountains is one of the main factors that have a beneficial effect on the body. There are also carbonic, silicon, boric, chloride-hydrocarbonate, sodium-iron mineral waters, with a total mineralization of 1.2-27.2 g/dm³ and carbonic-carbonate, sodium-calcium (and calcium-sodium), iron mineral waters, with a total mineralization of 2.5-11.8 g/dm³. In this area it is possible to conduct treatment by bathing with mineral water and internal consumption of mineral water, as well as passive climatotherapy.It is known for its possibilities of treatment of diseases of the bone and joint and digestive systems.

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