Shkhara Glacier, Caucasian glacier in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia.
The Shkhara Glacier extends along the slopes of Mount Shkhara, reaching an elevation of 2,390 meters with extensive ice formations spanning the mountainside.
The first documentation of the glacier occurred in 1888 when English climber John Garford Cockin and Swiss guides reached the northeast ridge of Mount Shkhara.
The glacier holds significance for the Svan people of Georgia, who have developed traditional methods of navigating and respecting the mountain landscape.
Visitors can access the glacier through a 16-kilometer round trip from Ushguli village between June and October, with local guides available for navigation.
The glacier functions as the primary source of the Enguri River, which flows through the Svaneti region and supplies water to numerous Georgian communities.
Location: Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
GPS coordinates: 42.98250,43.10556
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:32
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