Accommodation

The National Park offers four tourist shelters in the National Park (Services) and a private run Guest House in Marelisi.

There are a lot of small hotels and private accommodation available in the surrounding region, of which some are listed below.

Guest House Marelisi

Situated in Marelisi (Kharagauli District/Imereti) the Guesthouse is in a perfect location for hiking in the National Park, horse riding in and around Marelisi or just exploring the uniqueness of a traditional Georgian village. The House provides 4 double rooms, warm water, an open fireplace and catering. The interior is quite simple, yet comfortable and friendly.marelisi

Hiking possibilities into the National Park starting from Marelisi are trail No.1 and 2. The next shelter to stay overnight, Didi Sakhvlari Hut, can be reached within 4 hours.

How to get there & away: (the easiest way is by train – but by car is also possible)
The easiest way is by train: The train from Tbilisi to Poti/Batumi stops in Marelisi. There are trains from Marelisi to Kutaisi as well. Time for the journey Tbilisi-Marelisi approx. 2,5 hrs.

By car: Turn off to Kharagauli shortly before Zestaponi (coming from Khashuri). From Kharagauli carry straight on the right bench of the river. 15 km from Kharagauli to Marelisi (gravel road). Time for the journey Tbilisi-Marelisi: 4 hrs