Kumisi: Hotels and Accommodation

Kumisi combines natural landscapes with local history.

Nature

Lake Kumisi is an important wetland for overwintering and migratory birds. During migration, it provides them with food and a place to rest; birdwatching is also possible at the lake. On its shores, sedges and reeds provide shelter for waterfowl, while the lakeshore is covered with yellow azaleas and reeds. Greek tortoises and European pond turtles live in Lake Kumisi.

The lake lies southeast of K’umisi and is used by Georgian fishermen. Its fish population includes bighead carp, mirror carp, grass carp, Khramuli, barbel, carp, and other fish. The muddy silt of Lake Kumisi is described as having healing properties; this mud is transported to resorts and treatment centers in Tbilisi.

Culture

The oldest village monument in K’umisi is the Sameba Church, dating from the 18th century and built on the ruins of a 7th-century church. Its present form was completed in 1996 and includes a bell tower, monastery buildings, and painted interiors. The church contains the graves of the noble Palavandishvili and Orbeliani families. K’umisi is also home to Saint George’s Church, dating from the 17th to 18th centuries.

Geographical Setting

The eastern edge of the Trialeti Range overlooks Lake Kumisi from the northwest. The drive from Tbilisi to K’umisi is described as taking 40 minutes; those wishing to book a hotel in Kumisi can then continue their accommodation search.

Other destinations: Asureti, Dmanisi, Kojori, Kiketi, Tetri Tskaro

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