Major city · Georgia
Nabeglavi
Spend half a day for the mineral water spring and fortress; a full day if you also want the trout farm and a short hike.
Nabeglavi is a tiny mountain resort in Guria, best known for its carbonated mineral water and a historic fortress. The village is walkable, so a few hours cover the main sights. Add a visit to the trout farm or a longer walk and stay overnight in a cottage or the single hotel for a relaxed day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- May–Sep (bus service runs, roads clear)
- avoid Nov–Mar (snow, road closures)
- Airport
- BUS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia
- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Georgia ↗Many passports enter visa-free for a long stay; if yours needs a visa, apply only on the official e-visa portal.
- Georgia ↗Do not plan travel to Abkhazia or South Ossetia: crossing their boundary lines from Georgian-controlled land is treated as illegal entry, and many governments advise against it.
- Georgia ↗In Orthodox churches women cover their heads and shoulders and wear a skirt or a wrap; men remove hats and avoid shorts.
- Georgia ↗Carry Georgian lari in small notes for minibuses, markets and the metro card; cards work in most Tbilisi cafés and shops but not everywhere outside the capital.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nabeglavi112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nabeglavi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Georgian lari (₾, GEL).Georgia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMagti, Silknet (Geocell) and Cellfie sell SIMs with a passport; cheap data.Georgia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is widely drunk in Tbilisi and mountain towns (check locally); bottled is cheap.Georgia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check the bill for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Georgia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Georgia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain roads in winter and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stops.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; small fees at stations.Georgia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays; church services continue daily.Georgia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUS Batumi International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) north, 2 h by car or minibus via Chokhatauri).BUS Batumi International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) north, 2 h by car or minibus via Chokhatauri).
- Getting aroundThe resort is compact; walk or rent a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedNabeglavi Hotel room, a night, per roomGEL 45
- Mid-range bedBasic cottage (no water/toilet), a night, per roomGEL 300
- High-end bedBasic cottage (no water/toilet), a night, per roomGEL 300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 80 · Mid GEL 150 · High GEL 300
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUS Batumi International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) north, 2 h by car or minibus via Chokhatauri)BUS Batumi International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) north, 2 h by car or minibus via Chokhatauri)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nabeglavi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort is compact; walk or rent a bike. Regional road connects Chokhatauri and Bakhmaro for car access.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bakhmaro
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Minibus from Nabeglavi in summer, or drive 20 km (12 mi) on the regional roadMinibus from Nabeglavi in summer, or drive 12 mi (20 km) on the regional road
Highland resort with hiking; check road conditions before heading out.
Door to door: About 20 min
Minibus or drive 15 km (9.3 mi) southMinibus or drive 9.3 mi (15 km) south
Small town with a market and local bus connections.
Door to door: About 1 h
Minibus via Chokhatauri, about 40 km (25 mi) totalMinibus via Chokhatauri, about 25 mi (40 km) total
Regional centre with shops and transport links.
Khidistavi
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive 12 km (7.5 mi) on the regional roadDrive 7.5 mi (12 km) on the regional road
Small village with a historic bridge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local cottages
300–1,200 GEL per night; basic to fully equipped
Nabeglavi Hotel
≈ 50 USD (≈ 45 GEL) per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 80 GEL excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 150 GEL excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic cottage (no water/toilet)1 × 1 night × GEL 300 | GEL 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GEL 80 | GEL 160 |
| Minibus Chokhatauri → Nabeglavi (one way, summer)2 × GEL 15 · check | GEL 30 |
| Bike hire (half‑day)2 × GEL 10 · check | GEL 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 51 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 281 per person per day, bed included | GEL 561 |
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2026 estimate in Georgian lari (GEL); flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Trout (live, per kg)Buy at Chkhakoura farm; self‑prepare | 10 GEL |
| Hotel room | ≈ 45 GEL per night |
| Cottage (basic) | 300 GEL per night |
| Bottle of Nabeghlavi water | Free at source |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Minibus service operates only in summer; check schedules in Chokhatauri or Ozurgeti.
- Mountain roads can be icy in winter; use a 4WD if driving.
- Free mineral water is at the spring; bring a container.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chokhatauri → Nabeglavi (minibus, summer): ≈ 15 GEL per person (check)
- Bike hire (half‑day): ≈ 10 GEL per person (check)
Say or show
- ბოდიში — Excuse me / Sorry (bodishi)
- გმადლობთ — Thank you (gmadlobt)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- სად არის წყალი? — Where is the water source? (sad aris tsqali?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nabeglavi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (bus service runs, roads clear) · avoid Nov–Mar (snow, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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