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Where is Lake Tsashkibuli?

A high-mountain lake on the Egrisi ridge.

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Short answer

Lake Tsashkibuli lies on the Egrisi ridge in Samegrelo, in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region near the town of Chkhorotsku, at 2,556 metres above sea level. A local legend says servants of pagan idols climbed to the sky by an invisible ladder, and the name means a ladder to the sky in Megrelian. Three more lakes, Didghalish Toba, Kalashish Toba and Tsakatskarish Toba, are within a 5-kilometre radius.

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Why

  1. The name means a ladder to the sky in Megrelian and is tied to a local legend.
  2. The lake is called "heaven on earth" among mountains and rocks.
  3. The road is difficult, yet many hikers still visit.

Details

Locals believe the water has mystical powers and should not be touched: a guide who sees someone touching it says "vashiner", meaning forbidden. It is best to hire a local guide for safety, local knowledge and interesting facts. For another high-mountain lake, see the Abudelauri lakes.

Tip

Hire a local guide: the road is hard, and a guide will explain how to behave by the water.

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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Sources

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

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