Prometheus Cave (Kumistavi)
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A karst cave in Tskaltubo Municipality; 6 of its 22 halls are open to visitors.
About
Prometheus Cave lies in Tskaltubo Municipality, by the village of Kumistavi, in the basin of the Kumi river. It is in the category of a natural monument.
22 halls have been found in the cave in all, of which 6 are open to tourists for the time being. Visitors walk a path 1,420 metres long; the route takes in the halls and a boat trip on the cave river.
In the halls there are curtains of stalactites and stalagmites and hanging waterfalls.
History
The cave was found on 15 July 1984 by a speleological expedition of the Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography, led by Jumber Jishkariani.
At first it was called after the village, the cave of Kumistavi; the name of Prometheus came later. It was equipped for visitors in 2011.
Visit info
The cave is open every day: in spring from 10:00 to 18:00, in summer from 10:00 until 18:00 or 19:00, in autumn and winter from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the current hours before you go.
The speleological tour lasts about 1 hour, takes in 6 halls and ends, at the visitor's choice, on foot or with a 15-minute boat trip on the cave river. Diving in the cave has to be booked in advance.
Safety
Stay on the path and follow the guide's instructions, in the boat as well.
Tip
The temperature in the cave stays at about 14 °C all year, so take something warm even in summer. The cave is about 7.5 kilometres from Tskaltubo, some 10 minutes by car.
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