Tsalka (Dashbashi) Canyon

About Dashbashi Canyon

Tsalka (Dashbashi) Canyon is a natural monument, located in Algeti National Park, which is equally beautiful in winter and summer.

In southern Georgia, in Tsalka, in the Khrami River Gorge, at 1200-1500 meters above sea level, in the vicinity of the village of Dashbashi, on a lava plateau, there is a gorge different from the others. The road to the canyon is short, and the length of the gorge itself is 8 kilometers. Along this road, there are various intriguing sections for those who love adventures and hiking.

In the summer season, many people visit Georgia. Tsalka (Dashbashi) Canyon attracts about 10,000 visitors per month.

In summer, the average temperature in these places is +16 degrees, and in winter, when the temperature drops to -6, the waterfall freezes, creating a fabulous natural sight.

The closest large settlement to the natural monument is the city of Tsalka. From here, it is 4 kilometers to the village of Dashbashi, and it is 0.5 kilometers from the center of the village to the canyon.

What Can You See in Tsalka Canyon?

There is a little something for all tastes at Tsalka Canyon.

A 1.8-kilometer hiking path begins at the canyon’s visitors center and leads visitors past the waterfalls that line the canyon’s walls. The entire hike takes approximately one hour, showcasing the most impressive of the canyon’s charms.

There is also a 240-meter-long glass bridge over the canyon, complete with a bar and restaurant at its center! Visitors wishing to extend their stay can find small cabins situated along the canyon rim.

One must-see sight within the canyon is the ominously named “Crying Wall”, a curtain of small waterfalls streaming down the cliffs.

There are caves in the canyon too. Some of them are natural, while others are man-made. 

The vegetation on the slopes, along with the waterfalls, makes for a unique micro-landscape and micro-climate.

The closest big settlement to the canyon is the city of Tsalka, which is 88 kilometers away from Tbilisi.