Turns out, it has been the second largest Second longest aerial tramway in Georgia and Soviet Union with 3644 meters, height difference: 850 meters.
The cable car station near Tskhrajvari is located at the top of the cliff - nowadays quite a popular tourist destination in the area.
Despite being defunct - I see a great potential to renew cable car service hear, at least as tourism potential.
According to Irakli Zhozhuashvili Flickr post
- Put in Service in 1984.
- Project Engineer: Vakhtang Lejava and "Sakgiproshakht" Tbilisi Institute team.
- Designer of 12 person Cabins: Vakhtang Lejava
- Manufacturer of Cabins: Tbilisi Aviation Factory.
Let's hope the cable car line is renewed anytime soon. I see it as a great tourist magnet for the whole region, with some nice souvenir shops around.
