Dashbashi Canyon: how do you get there from Tbilisi and what is there to see?
Distance, road and what to see in the Tsalka canyon.
Short answer
Dashbashi (Tsalka) Canyon is 92 km from Tbilisi, about 1 hour 40 minutes by car. The nearest village, Dashbash, is about 10 minutes by car from Tsalka town along a 3 km gravel road. A 1.8 km trail leads from the visitor center to the waterfall, about an hour there and back.
Why
- The canyon lies on the Dashbash volcanic plateau and is carved by the Ktsia (Khrami) River, at 1,110–1,448 m above sea level.
- Steep slopes and waterfalls create a microclimate that differs from the sparse vegetation around.
- The area is protected as a natural monument covering 669 hectares.
Details
Sights include a waterfall in volcanic rock, a 24-metre glass bridge with a café in the middle about 200 metres up, and a zipline bike along a two-kilometre route to the waterfalls. Tickets are sold at the visitor center, check the price before you go. There are no hotels or guesthouses nearby.
If you are choosing day trips from the capital, see where to go from Tbilisi for a day. If you drive, check petrol prices in advance.
Tip
Bring food and water and plan a full day: the drive from Tbilisi takes up to two hours each way, and there are no hotels nearby. Ask about the ticket price at the visitor center.
What may differ
Travel time depends on traffic and road conditions: it can take up to 2 hours. Check the public transport route and the route from Batumi separately.
Common misconception
Dashbashi is a short half-hour trip out of town.
What actually happens
It is 92 km and about 1 hour 40 minutes from Tbilisi (it can take up to 2 hours), plus a 1.8 km trail to the waterfall.
People also ask
- How do you get to Dashbashi Canyon from Tbilisi?
Sources
- Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia: Dashbashi CanyonChecked at:
- georgia.travel: TsalkaChecked at:
Visiting conditions, prices and trail access change. Check with the visitor center or the Agency of Protected Areas website before you go.
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