Overview
Jvari is a quiet settlement of about 800 residents in northwestern Georgia's Tsalenjikha municipality. It sits at the foot of the Caucasus mountains, where the Magana and Enguri rivers meet at 280 metres altitude.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Internet cafes available in town; guesthouses and hotels have reasonable WiFi.
Money
Georgian lari is the local currency. Prices for meals range from 1-6 lari for traditional dishes like khatchapuri and lobiani.
Transport
Marshrutkas to Zugdidi (2 lari, 30 min) run every half hour from Upper Jvari. Best sights require hiking or driving.
Weather
Hot summers until October; cold with snow from November through January; snow melts in February, warming up in March.