Glola: Hotels and Accommodations

Glola is described as a historic highland settlement with ancient fortifications. Racha can be explored by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

Hiking

One specific route is the 18-kilometer Shovi–Udziro Lake–Glola trail. The moderately difficult route is designed as a two-day hike; on the second day, the descent from Udziro Lake leads to the village of Glola. The first two kilometers run along a ridge covered with mixed forest, where there is a picnic and camping site. The route then crosses the valley of the Chkhocha River. Its highest point is a pass south of Dolomisi Peak at 3,260 meters above sea level. The final 800 meters before the high pass are steep. Fog and rain make movement through the pass more difficult. The descent toward Glola begins on rocky, loose ground and becomes easier after the ridge; the final section of the route from Udziro Lake to Glola leads through forested areas. Udziro Lake is described as one of the best camping sites along this route. It lies between the peaks of Katistsveri and Dolomisi.

Nature

The approach to Racha National Park leads through the highland villages of Racha, including Glola. In the area between Udziro Lake and Glola, there are dense forests, flowering fields, and views of Dolomisi Pass. The landscape of Racha National Park on the way to Glola also includes turquoise rivers, snow-covered mountains, wildflowers, and dense forests.

The rock formations of Glola are also described as an attractive natural feature. In Georgia's Red Book, they are listed under the category “displaced and mobile rock formations.”

History

The village has historic churches dedicated to Saint George, the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, and the Holy Cross. Historically, Glola served as an outpost guarding the passage to Mamisoni Pass.

Fragments of ancient walls and fortifications are visible on the rocky promontory of Zedakalaki in Glola.

Geography

Glola can be reached via regional roads branching off from Oni through the upper river valley. Footpaths and unpaved tracks connect the village with the surrounding alpine pastures and mountain trails.

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Glola can continue their accommodation search afterward.

To the higher-level travel overview: Racha-Lechkhumi and Lower Svaneti.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Oni, Ambrolauri, Khvanchkara, Kveda Tlughi, Tsageri, Lentechi, Tsanashi, Ghebi.