Bazaleti Lake, Lake in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

Bazaleti Lake lies 5 km south of Dusheti at 879 m above sea level, with a surface area of 1.22 km², a maximum depth of 7 m and a volume of 5.55 million m³. Its basin formed from a trough-like depression in the south-western part of the Bazaleti plateau. The water is greenish-brown, and reed beds and water lilies grow along the south-eastern, southern and western shores.

During the Soviet era, the area around the lake was developed into a health resort with rest houses and treatment centers for families and children. This infrastructure made the location a popular destination for therapeutic visits.

The colonnade along the hotel complex's tree-lined avenue was dedicated to 2500 years of friendship between the Georgian and Jewish peoples. The lake itself is central to Georgian mythology: a golden cradle with a sleeping child is said to rest at its bottom, a tale retold in Ilia Chavchavadze's poem "Bazaleti Lake".

The lake is located about 40 kilometers north of Tbilisi and accessible throughout the year. The water is suitable for swimming, and open spaces are available for various outdoor activities like hiking and picnicking.

The water contains a special mineral composition that can help with skin conditions, gynecological issues, and rheumatic problems. These natural properties have drawn people seeking relief from their ailments for many decades.