Abudelauri Lakes, Alpine lakes in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

Abudelauri Lakes are three glacial lakes on the southern slope of the Tusheti-Khevsureti Caucasus in Georgia's Dusheti Municipality, at 2812 m. The largest covers 0.035 km², reaches 3.8 m deep and holds 45,500 m³. Fed by snow, glacier melt and rain, it stays ice-covered over six months and is free of fish.

These lakes formed through glacial processes that shaped the Caucasus landscape over thousands of years, carving deep basins that later filled with meltwater. The movement of ice across the mountainside left lasting impressions on the terrain.

Local communities in the Khevsureti region tell stories linking these waters to ancient mountain spirits and supernatural presences. These narratives continue to shape how people experience and speak about this place today.

The lake lies at 2812 m on the southern slope of the eastern Caucasus, at the source of the Abudelauri river. It stays ice-covered for more than six months and only clears at the end of May, so plan a visit for the short summer window. No fish live in the water, and the level is highest in summer and lowest in winter.

Each lake holds distinct mineral deposits that create its characteristic color and reveal the geological variety of the location. These differences result from varying water compositions and biological processes occurring within each basin.