Ochkhomuri Waterfall Natural Monument
Заказник Ochkhomuri Waterfall Natural Monument - Мартвили
Attraction: The natural monument is a 100-120 m high waterfall, formed at an altitude of 469 m above sea level on Migaria limestone massif, at the source of Ochkhomuri River. At first the waterfall flows from the slope of the southern exposure, then in the midle it turns into south-eastern exposure, whereas the last part flows from the southern exposure. Each step of the waterfall creates small lakes after touching the ground. At first the waterfall looks like a solid column from afar. The excessive humidity around the waterfall gives way to peculiar flora and fauna. You can find abundance of rare, endemic or relict species here. There is significant presence of stands of large box-trees.
How to get there: The nearest populated area near Ochkhomuri Waterfall Natural Monument is village Kurzu of Martvili municipality.
Tbilisi - Martvili - paved road - 279 km, 4 hours by car.
Where to stay - The optimal option for staying overnight is either in Martvili or Chkhorotsku where it is only possible to stay at a hotel.