Not a convenient place but very calm and charming colorful hills good for taking pics

Go there

The more than a millinuim-old castle is a magnificent place to visit, a reminiscent of one of the most well-known resistence movements in the history of Iran; besides the scenery of Arasbaran forest, the hills, and the 400-600 meter deep valleys is breathtaking. You can enjoy all this only if you choose the right time to climb. Spring is probably good toming and to avoid heat I suggest very early in the morning right after an exciting night stay in nomad tents (called Oba) and a local breakfast. Another option is late afternoon but remember that you will need to spare at least four hours before dark. The easiest way to climb is to hire an off-road car, which is easy to find and not very expensive, and start your ascend from the first station to save energy. The hike is going to take you like 50-70 minutes depending on your pace. You can find a cafe, drinkable water, and toilets on your way up but prefebaly carry your own bottle of water and some biscuits. Don't even think of the climb without a camera; I'm sure you'll like the view.

Great looking castle built with stones. Lots of landscapes to capture. It's about 2 to 3 hours hiking from the main road side but there were some offroad taxis which gave you a ride and made your hiking much less. Also there were guys who sell water and drinks on the way in the mountains!

Babak castle was constructed on top of a mountain with 2600 meter height, near Kaleybar. The castle has been used in Sasanian era and before that in Parthian age. This castle has adopted its name from Babak Khoramdin, a patriot and militant leader against Arab invaders. Here, there has been a two-story castle. Before reaching to the gate of castle, you should pass a route which is faced in front of you as a narrow 200 meter corridor. This corridor was in a place which were under control of guardians in the past in order to check all traffic there. After passing this corridor, there is another entrance with irregular stairs by which you can arrive the castle. Then, you have the main hall around which there are seven rooms. These rooms all reach to central salon. In east of palace, you will see other facilities which include some rooms and reservoirs and roofs of reservoirs are chevron and rocking. In northwest of palace, there are stairs which is counted as accessibility road to other stories of palace, but not much has remained today. Two half-columns you see in this part has been a location for sentinel in order to have control over everywhere. This castle reminds the bravery of famous Iranian warlord Babak Khoramdin, the leader of red-clad group. The unattainable castle of Babak was about 22 years unavailable to Arabs and resisted against Arabs. Babak castle was recorded in list of nationsl, cultural and historical opuses in 1345 (1966) and its repair was ordered by cultural heritage organization of east Azerbaijan in order to make it now one of the most tourist attracting places in province.

Very exciting place. Strongly recommend to visit it. End of summer or about the April, best weather condition for visiting. Last 3 -4 kilometers of the road from Kalibar city to the parking of the site, you need off-road car or drive very slowly. From the parking (a rancher village عشایر - Nomads) to the Castle you should climb and walk at least 2 hours, so you need 2 additional hours to come back to your car before the sunset. Get water and some snacks with yourself. There is an off-road Taxis station in a restaurant, near the beginning of the non-asphalt road.

Babak Castle is probably the most famous attraction in this region and the reason why people choose to travel there. Overall I think it's worth it. The view from the top is simply amazing, also picturing to oneself how they once constructed the castle and lived up there; unbelievable. A few things of note: The castle can be reached from Kaleybar itself, though that's quite the hike (I estimate around 3h one way), or from further up the road towards the castle (still more than 1h) or lastly with the help of a local that takes you up the last bit with a 4 wheel drive (price around 60'000 Tomans). From there it's a bit more than 30min to the castle. Since it's quite high up in the mountains, prepare accordingly. It can get cold and windy, slippery of course in rainy conditions. Though not an archeologist myself, I'm still quite sure that most of the remaining structure was "rebuilt" at some point or at least reinforced and thus can't really be called original anymore.

Babak Castle and the walk up are a great experience. Hikers can walk up in about 60-90 minutes. The early part of the path is stone stairs, then you continue over a rocky path. If it’s foggy, don’t despair: you might get lucky and break through the clouds as you reach the castle and be rewarded with views from on top of the clouds! :-)

An ancient castle with a height of more than 2,300 meters is a symbol of Iranians' endurance and standing against the aggressors. To reach the castle, you have to go through a relatively long path in the form of stairs, which will undoubtedly be worth it. It will be a very beautiful perspective in your publication.

Beautiful nature

(Translated by Google) A mysterious place in the middle of the woods. (Original) Tajemné místo uprostřed lesů.

Nice stop on your way to the south of Karabakh. Steep climb, and beautifull.

Super

(Translated by Google) If you have a thing for bats, then go up the mountain and go into the cave, but be sure to wear rubber shoes.... a surprise awaits you there🤣 (Original) Если вы питаете симпатию к летучим мышам,то поднимайтесь в гору и заходите в пещеру,но обязательно в резиновой обуви....там вас ждёт сюрприз🤣

(Translated by Google) Great. But I got it during restoration. There is no normal path to climb, no signs) (Original) Отлично. Но попал во время реставрации. Нет нормальной дорожки чтоб подняться, нет указателей)

(Translated by Google) You have to follow the cave. There is no road. There is no lighting. (Original) Քարանձավին պետք է հետեվել.ճանապարհ չկա.լուսավորություն չկա․

(Translated by Google) Great! San doong cave is great. in vietnam ! (Original) Super ! San doong mağarasıda əladır.vetnamdakı !

(Translated by Google) Our oldest historical place (Original) Ən qədim tarixi yerimiz

(Translated by Google) I hope our authorities will not abandon this excellent church. Very nice place, I hope for a truce between Azerbaijan and Armenia, so that Armenians do not lose the territory that has become their home. I do not want to have conflict relations with Armenians. Jesus Christ, if you hear me, then so be it 🙏🏻 (Original) Надеюсь наши власти, не забросят этот превосходный церковь. Очень хорошее место, надеюсь на перемирие между Азербайджанцем и Арменией, чтобы армяне, не лишались территории, которая для них стала домом. Не хочу иметь конфликтные отношения с армянами. Иисус Христос, если вы меня слышите, то да будет так 🙏🏻

The most beautiful cathedral I have ever been to and I have seen the Notre Dame

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful Armenian church which dates from before the creation of Azerbaijan (Original) Très belle église arménienne qui date d'avant la création de l'Azerbaïdjan

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Armenian church, a witness to the people who lived in the region. (Original) Belle église arménienne, témoin du peuple qui vivait dans la région.

(Translated by Google) A monument of cultural heritage of the Armenian people in Azerbaijan. (Original) Памятник культурного наследия армянского народа в Азербайджане.

(Translated by Google) We will definitely come back (Original) Мы обязательно вернёмся

(Translated by Google) There is xach e, There is qristoneutiun e! (Original) Hayastan xach e, Hayastan qristoneutiun e!

(Translated by Google) Gandzasar. This is a wonderful Armenian church. The soul rejoices ❤️❤️ It’s a pity it’s in the wrong hands. (Original) Гандзасар. Это прекрасный Армянский церковь. Душа радуется ❤️❤️ Жаль не в те руках.

(Translated by Google) Our historical Ganjasar monastery (Original) Tarixi Gəncəsər monastırımız

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful Armenian church, which dates from before the creation of Azerbaijan. (Original) Très belle église arménienne, qui date avant la création de l'Azerbaïdjan.

(Translated by Google) The oldest Armenian temple in Artsakh province. (Original) Древнейший армянский храм провинции Арцах.

(Translated by Google) In the name of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - I, the servant of God Jalal Dola, son of Vakhtang, grandson of the Great Asan, king of Khokhanaberd with vast provinces, ordered this inscription to be made. Before his death, my father bequeathed to me and my mother Khorishah, daughter of the Grand Duke Sargis, to build a church and a cemetery of our fathers in Gandzasar, [the construction of which] began in 765 of the Armenian chronology (1216) with the help of the Giver of Blessings, and when the eastern wall was erected to the windows, my mother, abandoning secular life, went to Jerusalem for the third time, where, putting on a hair shirt and Having spent many years in hermitage at the gates of the Temple [of the Holy Sepulcher], she passed away into another world on the Day of the Resurrection of Christ, and was buried there. We, remembering the misfortunes that beset us in life, hastened to complete the construction and finished it with the mercy and blessing of the All-Merciful Lord (in 1238). (Original) Именем Святой Троицы — Отца, и Сына, и Святого Духа — я, слуга божий Джалал Дола, сын Вахтанга, внук Великого Асана, царь Хоханаберда с обширными провинциями, повелел сделать эту надпись. Отец мой перед своей смертью завещал мне и матери моей Хоришах, дочери великого князя Саргиса, построить церковь и кладбище отцов наших в Гандзасаре, [строительство] которого началось в 765 году армянского летоисчисления (1216 г.) с помощью Дарителя Благ, и, когда возвели восточную стену до окон, мать моя, отказавшись от светской жизни, в третий раз отправилась в Иерусалим, где, надев власяницу и проведя многие годы в отшельничестве у врат Храма [Гроба] Господня, ушла в мир иной в День Воскресения Христа, и там же была похоронена. Мы же, помня о напастях, подстерегающих нас в жизни, поспешили завершить строительство и закончили её милостью и благословением Всемилосердного Господа (в 1238 году).

(Translated by Google) The temple combines both Armenian and Albanian architecture (Original) Həm erməni həmdə alban memarlığını özündə birləşdirən məbəd

(Translated by Google) Excellent Armenian monastery (Original) Отличный армянский монастырь

It's a national park where people cannot walk anywhere, every path is blocked. Coming a long way for a 20- minute experience is a joke, doesn't worth your time. Added one star because the lake is beautiful.

Beautiful but not a lot to do just seeing part of lake , on the roadside there are a lot restaurants some serve good food for travelers price are okay for locals it is expensive. We paid around 70 manat for 3 people.(6 barbecues skewers, 2 kete, some drinks and tea)

Very nice and beautiful lake. Unfortunately very hot on summer time. Water color is wonderful. There is a cafe right near the lake. There is a kids playground, but again right in sun and due to heat it’s not possible to play there. Entrance is paid, 2 manat per person. Kids are free. 2 manat for car parking.

Wow factor... This place is worth visiting. Landscape cant be described in words. Its a national forest and they are taking good care of it. There is an entry ticket which is mkre or less 10 to 15 manat depending on nunber of people visiting. At one point cars will be parked and then you would have to walk down the track to the lake. I also saw old Russain car providing taxi services to the lake. However, I would recommend to walk down the lake since the track itself is amazing, cool and breathtaking. Highly recommended for nature lovers. The only problem you might face is language barrier. Hardly anyone speaks english over there.

Magnificent. Epitome of peace and beauty. Love this place so much! I wish I can stay there longer.

Small Caucasus 1500m. Lake in the mountains! Its beauty. Impressive. In the spring it's cold. Good summer. Super Autumn!!!

Best place got all season to go,rest. Way to Goygol-super easy. You can reach from Ganja or Goygol. I have been few times there, sometimes sitting long for reading. Also there are some short distance walkijng roads. Just for feeling the nature. Tips. If you wanna see magic, go fall season. Ans see best colorful leaves there.

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful 👍 (Original) Çox gözəldir 👍

(Translated by Google) We go and pick fruits every day (Original) Her gün gedib mevye yığırıq

(Translated by Google) Spacious and beautiful (Original) Geniş və gözəl

(Translated by Google) May God give us patience and faith (Original) Allah bizlere sebr ve iman versin

(Translated by Google) Mingachevir Heydar Mosque (Original) Mingəçevir Heydər Məscidi

(Translated by Google) Bomb (Original) Bomba

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Amazing structure, but confusing to reach by public transport the bus i took, took the turn before the Nizami mesuleum and i have to walk almost 700 metres. The staff at the museum was very cooperative, even it was time to close the museum a guy open all the lights and show me the museum offer cold water. They also guide where to take the bus for going back to the city Again the property is very well maintained, neat and clean. A must visit when you are in Ganja city

Its nothing that special but at the same time it is. Unfortunately much going on at the sight but it's free to enter and wander around. Plenty of parking and easy to enter from highway out of town.

I came to Ganja only to visit the tomb of the great poet and express my gratitude to him, Nizami Ganjavi. Rested in a calm place, his poems and the marks he made in persian literature are eternal. Birds chirping and colorful reflection on the walls and down on his tomb, give you moments to keep still and appreciate the presence of the beautiful sleeping soul. If you are in Ganja, I believe it is a must to give Nizami Ganjavi Mousoleum a visit.

The place is beautiful but was almost empty when we visited. The architecture is great, place is spacious, and very neat. However no one to guide you there. We visited both tomb, and museum. There is no one at the tomb, free to visit no charges. In museum, it costs 2 manat per person, 2 floors containing details about Nizam Gencevi 12th century poet of Ganja however the employees there don't speak or understand English so you are almost at your own. So its worth while to visit if you are in Ganja, because Nizami Gencevi is most famous person in their history.

Mausoleum of the Great Poet Nizami . From Ganja bus number 23 will take you there. Also there is a Nizami Museum emtrance 1 manad. Silk carpets, old books, and paintings you can find there.

A relatively large park where the great poet Nizami Ganjavi tomb is located. Although there was no one there when we visited and it was very quiet, the pleasant atmosphere is relaxing.

Is free entrance and totally worth to go. Is small but nice and next to the museum.

Old Garden. There are many old two hundred years old trees, you can find small cafes and drink tea with delicious jam.

Gorgeous place full of tall trees with it's own unique atmosphere

A special place in Ganja city, filled with magic tall trees, lovely cafeteria, remains of ancient defence wall, workout playground and more.

This park is a hidden gem with lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere. The layout is well-planned with winding paths. Xan Bağı has something for everyone.

Beautiful park... Nice seating arrangements made and the beer is awesome Love the entire atmosphere, locals playing their gammons and enjoying with beer or coffee

there were so many trees around, just felt magical

Nice Park with tall trees. Can't find similar place here in Baku.

Horrible toilets. There is a rude lady in front who charges money. Of course the double price for tourists. Avoid if you can these toilets.

Historical mosque located in center of the city. Free to enter, also for non-Muslims. Scarf required for women. Its not anything special inside the the outside is nice, building made from bricks.

Beautiful historical mosque.

The Shah Abbas (Juma) Mosque in the heart of Ganja is a captivating blend of history, architecture, and spirituality. Built in 1606 on the orders of Shah Abbas I and designed by the distinguished architect Sheikh Bahauddin, this red-brick mosque exemplifies the Arran architectural style with striking portal-domed composition. Its imposing twin minarets (added in 1776) rise to 22 m and serve as silent guardians over the serene courtyard . Inside, the heavy walls—some up to 3 m thick—house a prayer hall divided by a wooden screen and a rare shebeke-style oak mimbar, carved without a single nail, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship. A fascinating natural feature is how the mosque’s shadow disappears from its west wall at noon—a traditional sign marking the time for Zuhar prayer. Surrounded by historic madrasah and a small bathhouse (now museum), the mosque complex feels like walking into living heritage.

Nice vibes, calm and serene

Very old, historical mosque

We had a nice look at this Mosque on our walking tour. It is also known Juma Mosque or Friday Mosque in Ganja. It was constructed in 1606 on the orders of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty & designed by the renowned architect Sheikh Bahaddin Muhammad Amili. It was built in the Arran architectural school style, using red brick, with portal-dome traditions and intricate decorative element. Two minarets were added in 1776. It’s a nice peaceful place.

Very good place for outdoor activity and relaxing in the nature. Has all the neccessay you need in such a place (zip line, horses,hiking and much more). You will need off road vehicle if you want to move there by yourself or use the services of travel companies.

Amazing. Beautiful. Natural. The people who run the place are super helpful and took us offroading back to Ijevan for a reasonable price and set up a taxi for us to get back to Yerevan. 100 percent worth the hike.

I adore this place!!! If you want to stay in the camp, you have to pay 1000 AMD. There are some pretty sculptures in there. The small tree houses are great! The two men who actually live there, are very kind and you can discuss any topic with them for hours! But if you don't wish to spend money on anything, you can stay near the waterfall for free.The river here is very cold. It is very good to swim there after 1 or 1,5 hour of hiking to get to the campground. There is also a small cave full of carved ornaments, pictures depicting some faces. It used to be a hermitage for the Christian monks. It has got some Pre-Christian carvings in it.

Horrible service. We wanted to have a look around to see if we could stay there, but the guard was very rude and demanded that we pay just to enter the campground and simply have a look around, which we obviously refused to do.

The hike is somewhat challenging and takes about an hour to get to. There is also a fee of 1000AMD(~$2) per person to cover the maintenance and upkeep of the camp and the surroundings. You can stay overnight in one of the huts for 5000AMD. Overall very nice place to visit with a group or a date.

A bit exaggerated for what it really is.

It is an excellent sight seeing place to go and stay for a couple of days. But you should take a food with you as much water as you can.

Beautiful park full of different activities. The Zip Line is a must with Incredible views. Great staff and equipment. Would define do it again.

wow! The ziplines were amazing. The guides were very nice and helpful. It was my first time at 64. so the first one was scary a bit...and the walks between the last two were tiring( we did 5!!) but the guide was patient with our group and the views were spectacular. loved it

Great place to enjoy the great nature of Ijevan (Tavush region). Extreme activities are well organized and they give enough adrenaline to the participants. The package of Zip-line activities (includes 5 zip-line, rope park and via ferrata) costs 20000 AMD, which is fair and good price also for locals. I enjoyed the park and will suggest everyone to be there at least once.

I only visited the zip line and can't comment on the rest of the park. Zip lines are nice, there is 5 of them and you need approximately one hour to get on all of them. This all seems nice but I only put one star? Check the picture, this is carabiner for the secondary rope. I only noticed it after the first line and notified the staff which dismissed my concerns saying that this is still good. Because of this I can't really recommend the park.

Our teenage kids did the whole package: roller zip line, 5 zip lines, rock climbing, and the off-road truck ride. They also did the1.5 hour horse ride (this was managed through the Apaga Resort). A very fun day. A heads up: The off-roading certainly isn't for young kids. There was less to do for our 10 year old: roller zip line and 3 other zip lines. The rope park has been dismantled and is no longer offered. We were a little disappointed with that, since their website is not updated. Note that there is a weight limit for the zip line and climbing activities. Call ahead for details.

We have had a wonderfull experience thanks to the amazing guides that accompanied us. They were really cheerfull and carefull. We took the route of the Adventure Pass and it was amazing! I was doubting whether the adrenaline rush would be enough and if it would be challenging, but it sure was! Really a great experience and I will surely recommend anyone to try it out! Thank you a lot for the great day!

Amazing experience! We are a family of 3 with a teenager aged 13, took the adventure package: 5 zip lines, via ferrata and rope park. The via ferrata was very difficult for a child (no climbing experience), but under the wise guidance of the guide Artem she managed and was very happy! For adults with no climbing experience it’s fine unless fear of heights. I recommend visiting on weekdays, because on the weekend there are large groups and the wait is long on each spot.

Makaravank Monastery is a stunning historical site surrounded by beautiful nature. Its intricate stone carvings and peaceful atmosphere make it a truly special place to visit

Interesting place for people who love old historical places

Beautifull place in armenia. recomend go there with offroad car.

It was so beautifully made. I felt the presence of God there. The nature around and the view from the road going down is breathtaking in July.

One of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia .It has been built from VII -XII centuries .The architecture, the location where it is situated one of the best .The nice road serpentine takes the tourists till the gate of the monastery..

A very quiet place for meditation

Medieval beautiful monastery.

The Haghpat monastery is a UNESCO site which is beautiful, quiet and spiritual. We visited in October when the valley around was in different shades of yellow. Take a moment and enjoy the beauty around you. The altar is calm and peaceful. Entrance is free

Haghpat Monastery is an old and beautiful church complex in northern Armenia, built way back in the 900s. It's a UNESCO site because of its amazing old buildings, like the main church. Worth a visit, amazing.

We were there at 10 am on Sunday and it was already open. No tickets are needed. Enter is free. The trick is to be there before 11 and avoid the crowding caused by tour buses from Tbilisi and Yerevan. It’s hard to describe in words how beautiful this place is. Surrounded by lovely hill, it’s very peaceful.

The complex was smaller than expected and needed some basic maintenance. Several buildings but all very close to each other. Maybe I was expecting more after the visit to the more impressive Sanahin monastery.

Lovely monastery with great views, beautiful frescoes inside the church and pleasant architecture.

I love Orthodox Churches’ these humble and reverent vibe. It is just worthwhile to pay a visit.

The oldest known "All Savior" khachkar (cross- stones that feature a depiction of Jesus crusified) can be seen in this monastery, dated to 1273.

Very remote but amazing. Definitely worth seeing it

Super nice monastery! Worth the trip. As often, no entrance fee for the sight but a little tip for the parking.

In such a beautiful setting. Definitely worth a visit for this 11th century old structure and building ruins.

A high cliff overlooking the town of Akhtala, surrounded by deep canyons on its three sides, the monastic complex and fortress of Akhtala was founded in the 10th century. Akhtala Monastery Complex is located in the village of Akhtala, Lori region․ 185 km away from Yerevan. The condition of Monastery is quite perfect. Worthy to visit.

Particularly loved the murals in this beautiful monastery. Again, not many people and the tour guide Samuel from Hyur Service was fantastic with detailed English explanations.

Absolutely unique in its internal energy space. The frescoes unique for the Armenian monasteries have been preserved in excellent condition. Delightful nature around! Be sure to visit !!!

A day trip to this part of Armenia would consist mostly of monasteries. We took a day tour from Tbilisi to collect stamps on our passports without knowing much what to expect. The nature is so green around here. The monasteries look ancient and full of history. However, after a whole day of visiting different monastries, it got a little bit repetitive. That said, our overall experience was good.

The view is nice but not as spectacular as you might expect. The church itself is new. The rest of the monastery is quite nice.

Very beautiful remote monetary that part of it is carved in the stone. There is a scenic hike up to it and than you go to see it inside. Near by there are beautiful and colorful dunes. There is a trail that you can take between them, the nature here is like magic. Also the whole region’s natural landscape is so different than other regions in Georgia , it makes the place special.

Remote location, access is limited to part of the monastery. Very pretty and impressive. Also, right opposite of the monastery there are mineral-rich mountains that have spectacular color differences. Very pretty!

It was a worth experience visiting here, the hike was a bit exhausting for me but in the end I enjoyed it. There are rainbow mountains next to the monastery which looks beautiful.

Great views from and around the monastery. There isn’t any tickets so its free to enter. Paths outside of the monastery are slippery so don’t go in sandles (a lot of people were there with crocs/sandles and had issues) and I also recommend taking long pants because there is a lot of weeds which are sharp and paths are narrow. But the view from up top are great! If you need water there is small monk shop near the monastery.

One of the most wonderful place I have visited so far! Extremely peaceful, especially if you visit the place at the non-peak tourist time. The drive from Tbilisi to David Gareji was as beautiful and scenic. We took the alternate route which was 20mins slower than the best route option showed in Google Maps, which turned out to be absolutely wonderful. No tickets required. Core memory! :)

Stunning views of spectacular hills. The drive to the monastery is all very accessible roads. No tickets needed to enter the monastery, but be aware that there is not much in the area, so it's recommended to bring drinks and snacks, (and 0,50 for the bathroom). For those who are a little agile, there is a small cave up the hill with an altar, but it's a little climb. The view of the monastery is great from that hill. (!) You might walk into some military since you're really close to the border, but everyone I walked into was really friendly. (!) Be aware there are lots of venomous snakes in the area, so watch your step if you go off trail.

What a great experience! The owner The owner of the vineyard is a true lover of his work — he guided us through the tour with passion and kindness. The farmhouse is wonderful, as is his family. The wine was exceptional and the dinner excellent! It was a fantastic experience, and we discovered that wine was invented 8,000 years ago by the Georgians. A beautiful experience, highly recommended for everyone — including children!

A wonderful experience! Beka welcomed us and guided us through the wines and homemade cha cha. The cellar is beautiful, the tasting was paired with local cheese, bread, and raisins, and everything was delicious. Stunning views, fair prices, and an authentic Georgian wine experience. Highly recommended!

One of the best winemakers not only in this region but in all of Georgia. A warm and authentic atmosphere. A kind host. The best wine. An exquisite dinner. Organic wines that are out of this world. One of my favorite places in Kakheti.

We spent half a day to visit and back to tablisi. MrBeka was Nice explained the whole process of wine making. Overall amazing experience 👍

Absolutely great place to try wine and cha cha! Peka and Mary are so kind and willing to adapt to our schedules. We tried 4 wines and cha cha - all delicious! They also served cheese, bread and fruit. Tiny ones also have ample space to play in case they cannot sit for the duration. We didn’t do the tour of the grounds but the views are stunning. Their cellar is beautiful and they explain the process of how their wines are made and bottled. We bought a couple bottles of Cha cha before leaving and the prices are reasonable! You can do wine tasting in rain or shine or snow cause they have ample seating indoors and out.

Superb experience. Georgian winary developed by Beka, who owns this place. Quality of the wines and the hospitality of Beka were top classs.

Very friendly family owned estate.with friendly explanation and tastings. Interesting wines, different from old and new world. Highly recommended

The authentic wine and dinner experience was well worth the time! If you want to experience genuine Georgian hospitality with great food and homemade wine, this is highly recommended. It's a quick trip from Tbilisi in a very comfortable setting. Plan for a few hours to truly enjoy the experience.

Beautiful fortress, easy to reach. Going up isn't hard but when you come down be careful, the path is a little slippery at times. The views are beautiful, the aura at the location is very pleasant. The tickets cost 10gel for adults and there is free WC not in the best condition. There is some path going further down to the river but have not checked it, maybe you will find something interesting there. I expected much less but the location is indeed beautiful.

Visiting Ujarma Fortress was one of the most memorable moments of my trip to Georgia. The majestic fortress walls create an atmosphere of mystery and history. Climbing to the top, I enjoyed the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and valleys, a memory that will stay with me for a lifetime. I highly recommend visiting this place to all history and nature enthusiasts!

I visited Ujarma Fortress during my trip through the Kakheti region, and it was a fascinating experience. This ancient fortress, built by King Aspagur of Iberia in the 3rd-4th centuries AD, holds a rich history. It was expanded and fortified by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali in the 5th century, serving as a royal residence and key defensive structure. The fortress is strategically perched on a hilltop, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. The complex includes remnants of the royal palace, defensive walls, towers, and the Church of St. Nino. The preservation efforts have made the site accessible and informative, with information boards and guided tours available. Ujarma Fortress is easily accessible by road from Tbilisi and Telavi, making it a perfect day trip destination. If you're a history enthusiast or simply love exploring ancient sites with breathtaking views, Ujarma Fortress is a must-visit!

If you are on your way to Gambori pass, this place is a must to stop by. There is a small ticket booth and tickets sell for 10 Gel for adults. Kids under 5 are free. There is an old church at this fortress as well as a few bridges and panaromic viewing areas. The whole feel of this place is medieval and that's what I like about this fortress.

Medieval ruins, remnants of towers and a whole church on top of the hill. Entrance costs 10 GEL per adult and 1 GEL per child. A path from the parking up to the Ujarma fortress is nearly nonexistent, turning dangerous after rain. Yet we enjoyed climbing up and down new sturdy stairs built towards the lower towers. Those are unfinished yet, I guess next spring there will be longer flights of stairs after getting financing. Free toilets are available at the parking level.

just a teeny tiny hill with a small church on it. worth it if u have more time left with you and have no where else to go. good for the beautiful sceneries students entry - 1 GEL

Great historical place, with ruins of fortress and old church. This is where King Vakhtang Gorgasali of 6th century died of his wound. There is spectacular view from the fortress. And there is nice restaurant with artisan beer few kilometers ahead.

Lovely views with snowy backdrop mountains ,windy roads , we saw this as part of our wine tour on the way home for sunset

Where the Mountains Get Playful ​Oh, Gombori Pass (უღ. გომბორი)! Buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't just a road; it's Georgia's answer to a roller coaster, but with more sheep and significantly better views. As you ascend, winding your way through the mountains, you might feel like you've accidentally driven into a postcard... a slightly dizzying, incredibly green postcard. ​The road twists and turns with all the enthusiasm of a puppy chasing its tail. One moment you're admiring a breathtaking panorama of the Alazani Valley, the next you're squinting to see around a curve, wondering if that patch of fog is mystical or just bad driving conditions. It’s a constant battle between "Wow, look at that!" and "Please don't let me drive off the edge!" ​But honestly, the views are worth every stomach lurch. The air is crisp, the mountains are majestic, and you'll emerge on the other side feeling like a seasoned explorer, possibly with a slight need for a strong coffee. Or, you know, more Georgian wine. It's a journey, darling, not just a drive!

Love the views from there in good weather. You can find there a small spring of tasty cold water. If driving during the night, stop the engine and enjoy the silence we all miss today.

This is an excellent place to drive to. The views of the Caucasus mountains are really amazing. The whole drive from Tblisi city to here will take you about two hours. On the way you will come across beautiful color changing trees as well as people selling fresh honey. You can spend an hour or two just sitting and relaxing at this place. There are however, no Public restrooms or other facilities so you should come prepared.

Fantastic route and well paved road. Ideal alternative way to go tobTbilisi from Kaheti and avoides the truchs and crowds on the other road. Scenery is amazing.

This is a truly beautiful place in all seasons of year. Roads are clean and with good quality.

Nice views, good road cover, short road to Telavi but very twisty road