Chalaadi glacier

A close up of Chalaadi glacier and some big rocks falling down from it. I witnessed a big boulder fly past a tourists head who was too close to it. There ar eno signs to warn you so be mindful or get ready for natural selection. Chalaadi glacier is a good option for a dayhike from Mestia. The route goes north along the river from Mestia and is quite long (~20km there and back). As of 1st September 2017, there have been many roadworks on the walking path (in between Queen Tamar airport to Chalaadi cafe) so it gets really dusty, monotonous and not very suitable for walking. However, the path becomes really enjoyable and beautiful after reaching cafe Chalaadi. To save energy and time - it is possible to rent a car or hitchhike far up the valley and spend more time at the glacier itself. It costs about 10-20 lari per person depending on your haggling skills.