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Bakuriani

A family-friendly mountain resort for skiing in winter and green hikes in summer.

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Time needed
Full day
Entry
Paid (lifts)
Best time
December–March (ski)
Area
Bakuriani

A snowy ski resort in winter and green in summer.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Bakuriani, Borjomi Municipality

  • From Borjomi: About 45 minutes by car, or the slow scenic "Kukushka" narrow-gauge train.
  • From Tbilisi: About 3 hours by car.
  • Lifts: Several cable cars and gondolas serve the slopes.

The story of Bakuriani

Bakuriani sits at about 1,700 metres in the Trialeti range and has been a ski resort since Soviet times. Its gentle slopes make it popular with families and beginners.

In summer, the cable cars carry walkers to meadows and forest trails, and the old Kukushka mountain train from Borjomi winds through the forest and over a historic bridge.

Best time to visit

Best season

December to March for skiing; June to September for hiking.

Best time of day

Morning on the slopes.

Holidays

Busy around New Year and school holidays.

Tips before you go

  • Ride the small mountain train.
  • Ride the Kukushka train from Borjomi for the scenery.
  • Book ski lessons for children in advance in peak season.

Best hotels near Bakuriani

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Crowne Plaza Borjomi

Hotel at the entrance to Borjomi park.

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Borjomi Likani Health & Spa Centre

Spa resort in a former royal estate.

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What's around Bakuriani

  • Didveli slopesMain ski area.
  • Kukushka trainNarrow-gauge railway to Borjomi.
  • Borjomi45 minutes away.
  • Tabatskuri LakeMountain lake beyond Bakuriani.

Questions travellers ask

Is Bakuriani good for beginners?

Yes, it has many gentle slopes.

What is the Kukushka?

A slow narrow-gauge train between Borjomi and Bakuriani.

Is it open in summer?

Yes, for hiking and cable-car rides.

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