Tsalenjikha Municipality district, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia

Places to visit near Jvari

Jvari is a town in Tsalenjikha Municipality district, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia, home to about 4,756 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 13 caves and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Enguri Dam (6 km), Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio (16 km) and Rukhi Castle (29 km).

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Jvari, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti
Jvari, Tsalenjikha Municipality district, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jvari at a glance

Location
Tsalenjikha Municipality district, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia
Population
about 4,756
Coordinates
42.7169° N, 42.0520° E
Places within 50 km
107 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Jvari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jvari: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jvari

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is Bogashi (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bogashi · viewpoint · Tsalenjikha Municipality · ~7 km
  • Kvira Ridge · viewpoint · Tsalenjikha Municipality · ~9 km
  • Kvira · viewpoint · Tsalenjikha Municipality · ~11 km
  • Lashkendar · viewpoint · Tsalenjikha Municipality · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Gvaia · viewpoint · Tsalenjikha Municipality · ~20 km
  • Gomardatskali · viewpoint · Chkhorotsqu Municipality · ~21 km

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Waterfalls near Jvari

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Jvari

27 caves within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is Intsira Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jvari

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is Kapiton, Zaur and Lasha Gakharias (17 km); the best-known is Rukhi Castle (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jvari

15 churches within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jvari

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jvari. The closest is Enguri Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Jvari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jvari
  2. 6 km Enguri Dam · dam, Tsalenjikha Municipality
  3. 8 km ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე · waterfall, Tsalenjikha Municipality
  4. 1 km Intsira Waterfall · waterfall, Tsalenjikha Municipality
  5. 1 km Intsira Cave · cave, Tsalenjikha Municipality
  6. 18 km Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio · church, Tsalenjikha Municipality
  7. 16 km Back to Jvari

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How to reach Jvari

    All places near Jvari by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jvari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51123Bogashi (7 km)
    Waterfalls1133ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე (5 km)
    Caves1327Intsira Cave (6 km)
    Forts & heritage822Kapiton, Zaur and Lasha Gakharias (17 km)
    Churches915Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Enguri Dam (6 km)
    Museums28Terenti Graneli House-Museum (15 km)
    Other attractions25Kolkheti Tower (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Khob (45 km)
    Treks12Kuakantsalia Trail (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Zugdidi Botanical Gardens (34 km)
    Buddhist sites02Martvili Monastery (55 km)
    Beaches & coast01пляж Джукмур (62 km)

    Jvari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jvari?

    Enguri Dam (dam, about 6 km), Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio (church, about 16 km), Kolkheti Tower (attraction, about 3 km), ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე (waterfall, about 5 km), Intsira Waterfall (waterfall, about 6 km), Intsira Cave (cave, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jvari?

    107 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 13 caves, 8 forts & heritage, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jvari?

    Bogashi, about 7 km by road; Kvira Ridge (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Jvari?

    ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე, about 5 km by road; Intsira Waterfall (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Jvari?

    Intsira Cave, about 6 km by road; Shurubumu (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jvari?

    Start in Jvari, visit Enguri Dam, then ჩანჩქერი მდ.ინწირაზე, then Intsira Waterfall, then Intsira Cave, then Tsalenjikha Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of Savio, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jvari?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Jvari

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jvari’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jvari on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.