River Aragvi gorge is situated to the north of Tbilisi and to the south of the main watershed of Kavkasioni. Its catchment area is 2740 sq.km that comprises 4% of the nation’s territory. The fall of the river attains 2700 meters that speaks for great energy potential it has. It is on the 9-th place in the overall volume of potential energy sources. In the basin of river Aragvi there are many rivers under label Aragvi, especially noteworthy for their size are Mtiuleti (White), Gudamakari (Black), Pshavi and Khevsureti Aragvis. Black Aragvi flows into White Aragvi near Pasanauri, and Khevsureti Aragvi into Pshavi Aragvi – near village of Udzilaurta. Pshavi and Mtiuleti Aragvi converge into a single river and flow into Mtkvari near Mtskheta.

River Aragvi gorge is noted with its natural variety. On the perimeter of river flow climate data are rather contradictory. Indicators of average air temperature in July hover from +10 to +230C, and in January – from +100C to 00C, the volume of precipitation swings from 1800 mm to 500 mm. In its catchment area there are 7 types of landscapes that increase perceptional and esthetic value of the gorge.

River Aragvi is characterized by diverse regime of feeding. At its source it gets nourishment from waters of melting snow, in the middle body it gets its feed from melting snow and rain waters, and in the lower flow – from rain and underground waters. Its waters are used by Tbilisi residents, Zhinvali water basin and hydro power plants, Tbilisi water pool (sea), Aragvi gorge settlements and irrigated territories.

Aragvi gorge is distinguished with unique sceneries. It is the most important recreational region for Tbilisi dwellers and guests. Within a very short distance here and in a short time span it is possible to visit assorted natural and ethnographic attractions.

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