Tsalka Reservoir Reservoir

Address: Tsalka Reservoir (Tsalka Lake), Georgia (country) - Kvemo Kartli/Tsalka area

Tsalka Reservoir is a man-made lake located close to the town of Tsalka in south-central Georgia. It functions as a local water body used for regional water management and recreation.

The shoreline and open water attract local anglers and people seeking a waterside setting; the area is primarily visited for short outings rather than large-scale tourism. Facilities and visitor services are limited compared with major lakes.

The reservoir was created by damming a local river to store water for local uses; the impoundment altered the original river valley and created the present lake. Over time the reservoir has become an identifiable feature on maps and for local transport routes.

The reservoir sits near the town of Tsalka on the highlands of south-central Georgia, within driving distance of regional towns in Kvemo Kartli. The surrounding landscape is upland steppe and agricultural land.

Reachable by regional roads from Tbilisi or local towns in Kvemo Kartli/Tsalka; driving is the most practical option. Local minibuses may serve nearby settlements.

• Bring layers-reservoîr areas can be cool and windy even in summer.
• If planning fishing or boating, check local regulations and permit requirements.
• Local roads can be narrow-drive cautiously and watch for agricultural traffic.