Jinvali Water Reservoir
Jinvali Water Reservoir
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  • Milind Shah
    Ahmedabad, India2,020 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice stoppage on way to Gadauri
    Zhinxali water reservoir falls on the way towards Gudauri and Kazbegi. We reached the place in the afternoon and the views from here were amazing. There are a plenty of shops and eateries here to have some food as well as some winter wear that you can buy for your tour to Gudauri. The place also has some photo spots especially the ones with swings and other props. The colour of the water turns blue when the sky is clear and offers a spectacular view of the landscape. Our tour guide also explained us the brief history about the place and how the landscape has changed over the years.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 May 2024
  • Soudamini Mohapatra
    Bengaluru, India1,504 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lake surrounded by mountains
    Zhinvali water reservoir is an artificial lake located on the Aragvi river. It's used to supply water to Tbilisi city. The reservoir is surrounded by mountains, making it a very picturesque place. The reservoir is visible from the famous Anauri fortress. It can be visited while travelling from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. Nice place to take relax and enjoy the view.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 June 2024
  • beetcanner
    731 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rservoir and Dam Stop
    JInvali (Zhinvali) , a manmade lake created in 1985, is an excellent stop for less than hour. The reservoir and dam are photogenic on a warm , sunny day in summer. Get out of the car and stretch your legs. Don't forget your camera.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 July 2024
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,859 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
Located on the military highway north of Tbilisi, the reservoir was created in the Soviet era by constructing a dam on the Aragvi river. The W-shaped reservoir provides drinking water to Tbilisi and the nearby dam generates hydroelectric power. Both get their name from the nearby city of Jinvali which was an important trading city in the ancient times.

The reservoir is beautiful and serene with turquoise blue waters. It offers many photo opportunities. Creation of the reservoir submerged many ancient archaelogical sites and as per our guide, the tops of some of these are still visible when the water level is low.

A fortress complex is situated on the banks of the reservoir and there is a small tourist oriented market across the road.

The reservoir is beautiful and definitely worth a visit.
Written 25 March 2020
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Rohit Poddar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
The Jinvali water reserve is an amazing place to visit both in the winter & in the spring. The unrestricted large view of the reservoir is breathtaking. During my visit, there was a gust of strong winds which made it difficult for people to operate the shops at the joint. Some people's goods even flew into the air. I hope that these stalls are moved away a little bit from the main attraction so that the calmness can be enjoyed.
Written 13 July 2022
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Adventurers049
Brisbane, Australia3,450 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
The concrete arch dam is worth seeing. There is a good viewing point close to the parking area. During our visit, the water level was quite low as much of the snow had yet to melt.
Written 14 June 2022
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Игорь К
Riga, Latvia2,713 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Very beautiful and picturesque place against the mountains. It is an artificial body of water created in 1984. A reservoir is located 40 km from Tbilisi in the Dushet district, on the Aragvi River.
When the reservoir was opened, numerous historical monuments, temples and churches of the ancient city of Zhinwali were flooded. However, one of the churches underwater can be seen in the spring. At this time, the water level in the reservoir drops and out of the water protrudes the cross and dome of the temple and then the whole church.
The reservoir is in the form of an arch bent towards the south, where the rivers Aragwi Biała and Aragwi Pšavská fill each of their half vaults. From the centre, blocked by a 100-metre-high dam, flows the Araghvi, merging downstream with the Kura River and feeding the Georgian capital with water. In the north-western part of the reservoir, the Ananuri Fortress rises above a turquoise mirror, built to guard the ancient route from the north through the Dariala Gorge. It is now followed by the Georgian-Military Road connecting Vladikavkaz and Tbilisi, and everyone who drives along this route has the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating view.
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Written 22 September 2024
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beetcanner
Southern Nevada731 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
JInvali (Zhinvali) , a manmade lake created in 1985, is an excellent stop for less than hour. The reservoir and dam are photogenic on a warm , sunny day in summer. Get out of the car and stretch your legs. Don't forget your camera.
Written 26 July 2024
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
I visited it with a tour on our way to Gudauri and then Kazbegi. The reservoir is not far from Tbilisi, we stopped in a place with great views. There, there are many vendors selling souvenirs or offering to take pictures of you with typical mountain clothes. Recommended to stop there if you are on your way anyway. Lenght of stop can be 5-10 minutes for photos.
Written 2 October 2021
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Soudamini Mohapatra
Bengaluru, India1,504 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Zhinvali water reservoir is an artificial lake located on the Aragvi river. It's used to supply water to Tbilisi city. The reservoir is surrounded by mountains, making it a very picturesque place. The reservoir is visible from the famous Anauri fortress. It can be visited while travelling from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. Nice place to take relax and enjoy the view.
Written 13 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Milind Shah
Ahmedabad, India2,020 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
Zhinxali water reservoir falls on the way towards Gudauri and Kazbegi. We reached the place in the afternoon and the views from here were amazing. There are a plenty of shops and eateries here to have some food as well as some winter wear that you can buy for your tour to Gudauri.
The place also has some photo spots especially the ones with swings and other props. The colour of the water turns blue when the sky is clear and offers a spectacular view of the landscape. Our tour guide also explained us the brief history about the place and how the landscape has changed over the years.
Written 30 May 2024
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Сергей М
48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Be sure to visit, at least like us, just look at the panorama, in Google maps and write Panorama of Zhinvali Reservoir.

It is definitely worth visiting, at least, just to look at the panorama. In Google maps the place is signed as Panorama of Zhinvali Reservoir.
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Written 23 September 2024
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Travel&Taste
Dubai, United Arab Emirates19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We stopped by Jinvali water reservour before going to Gudauri a ski resort at the Caucasus Mountain range. The view of the dam was breathtaking. It is a spot on beauty.
There are few shops where you can get nice warm shoes, gloves and some souvenir before driving off to the mountains.
Written 5 March 2020
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