Destination
Lagodekhi
Georgia's oldest reserve: beech forest, waterfalls, and a long climb to the Black Rock lake.
How to get to Lagodekhi
By car, Lagodekhi is about 3 h from Tbilisi (158 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 2 h 40 min away by car (147 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Lagodekhi protected areas
- Ninoskhevi waterfall
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- The Gombori pass through the forest
- Telavi and its old plane tree
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Nature
What to eat here
- Mtsvadi
- Khashlama
- Churchkhela
- Dedas puri (bread from the tone oven)
The wine: Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, much of it still fermented in qvevri, clay jars buried in the ground.
The cooking of Kakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Lagodekhi
Questions about Lagodekhi
- How far is Lagodekhi from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h by car, 158 km.
- Which airport is closest to Lagodekhi?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 2 h 40 min away by car (147 km).
- When is the best time to visit Lagodekhi?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Lagodekhi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
