Major city · Georgia
Bakhmaro
Spend 1–2 days in Bakhmaro for mountain air, hiking and the August horse race; reach by summer bus (1 h from Chokhatauri) or private car (1.5 h).
Bakhmaro is a high‑altitude resort (1,800‑2,100 m) in southwestern Georgia. The village offers cool summer climate, forest trails, horseback rides and a traditional horse race on 19 August. Facilities are basic – wooden cabins and a few cafés – so a short stay (1–2 days) is enough to enjoy nature and the event. Access is seasonal; roads are open May‑Nov, with regular minibuses in July‑Sept.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GEL
- Best months
- July–September (peak bus service, warm days)
- avoid December–April (roads closed by snow)
- Airport
- KUT
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Bakhmaro112 ▾
- 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 Bakhmaro, 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
- SafetyBakhmaro is generally safe; main risks are mountain road conditions in spring melt and limited medical facilities – carry cash and basic first‑aid.
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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.
- AirportcheckKUT Kutaisi International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundAll sights are within walking distance; horses can be hired for easier hill travel.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2–3 ₾ (check)
- Street or quick mealSnack (cheese, bread)3–5 ₾ (check)
- Budget bedWooden cabin, a night, per personGEL 30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GEL 30 · Mid GEL 50 · High GEL 80
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
- KUT Kutaisi International Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jul–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (16 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bakhmaro: 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
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 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
All sights are within walking distance; horses can be hired for easier hill travel. No public transport inside the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Spring of Beauty
goDoor to door: check
Walk from Vakijvari trailhead (check)
Cold water source, scenic spot.
Lonely Stone
goDoor to door: check
Walk from Vakijvari road (check)
Interesting rock formation.
Waterfall
goDoor to door: check
Trail from village center (check)
Small cascade in forest.
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.
PIONEERS cabin
Simple wooden cabin, 30–40 ₾ per night (check)
Old Bakhmaro
Traditional wooden house, price check
Panorama Bakhmaro
Cabin with mountain views, price check
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
- ₾30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₾50–80 excl. bed
- High
- ₾80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Wooden cabin2 × 1 night × GEL 30 | GEL 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GEL 30 | GEL 60 |
| Minibus from Tbilisi (summer season)2 × GEL 30 · check | GEL 60 |
| Horse rental (hour)2 × GEL 15 · check | GEL 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GEL 21 |
| Trip total≈ GEL 116 per person per day, bed included | GEL 231 |
Typical price per night (check)
2026 estimate in GEL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 2–3 ₾ (check) |
| Snack (cheese, bread) | 3–5 ₾ (check) |
| Meal at Art Cafe | 20–30 ₾ (check) |
| Horse ride (1 h) | 15–20 ₾ (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads closed by snow from December to April; check road status before planning entry.
- No ATMs or banks – bring enough cash (GEL).
- Limited food shops; only basic groceries and homemade milk products.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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გთხოვთ, მიყვანეთ მისამართზეTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Tbilisi; other embassies in Tbilisi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tbilisi → Chokhatauri (minibus, summer): ≈30 ₾, 2 h (check)
- Chokhatauri → Bakhmaro (car or taxi): ≈15 ₾, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- უკაცრავად — Excuse me / Sorry (ukatsravad)
- მადლობა — Thank you (madloba)
- რამდენია? — How much is it? (ramdenia?)
- სად არის ავტობუსის გაჩერება? — Where is the bus stop? (sad aris avtobusis gachebereba?)
- მჭირდება ნაღდი — I need cash (mchirdeba nagdi)
- შემიძლია ბარათით გადაიხადო? — Can I pay by card? (shemidzlia baratit gairaikhdo?)
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 Bakhmaro. 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: July–September (peak bus service, warm days) · avoid December–April (roads closed by snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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
Sources
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