Khanchali Nature Reserve

Khanchali Nature Reserve is located in the Ninotsminda municipality of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia and is an important protected area. It protects Lake Khanchali, which is situated at an altitude of 1928 meters above sea level on the Javakheti volcanic plateau. This lake is included in the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, highlighting its ecological significance.

Khanchali Nature Reserve is part of a larger network of protected areas in Javakheti, including Javakheti National Park, Kartsakhi Nature Reserve, Sulda Nature Reserve, Bugdasheni Nature Reserve, and Madatapa Nature Reserve. Together, these reserves ensure the protection of the unique nature and biodiversity of this region, making it an important site for wildlife conservation in Georgia.