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What are the Sairme Pillars?

Natural rock pillars and a trail to an ancient church.

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Short answer

The Sairme Pillars are a natural monument in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region (town of Tsageri), visible from the main road between Racha and Lechkhumi. They formed as a result of natural processes over the millennia. An easy 2.5-kilometre walking path leads to the pillars, starting at an information board on the main road.

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Why

  1. It is a unique natural monument.
  2. It formed through natural processes over millennia.
  3. The trail gives a view from above of the ruins of the ancient St. George Church.

Details

The out-and-back trail takes about three hours and is marked by signs. The path runs about 200 metres along the pillars. People once lived beneath them, but only apple orchards remain now. At night, with suitable lighting, the pillars look like "magical towers floating in the clouds". From Ambrolauri the path is the shortest route. From Tbilisi, take a minibus toward Tchrebalo village from Okriba Station; from Kutaisi, take a minibus to Tsageri. For the region, see What to see in Racha.

Tip

Start the trail early: the round trip takes about three hours.

What may differ

Check schedules, prices and transport before you go: access and visiting conditions are best confirmed locally or with guides. Road conditions and season can change the picture.

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This answer is for reference only; visiting conditions and roads change, so check official websites.

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