From Trabzon bus terminal or the agencies that are on the other side of the main road just above the airport (15min walk or cheap taxi), buses leave to Hopa (on the Georgian border) every half hour. A 2 hour drive will get you to Pazar from where minibuses leave for Chamlihemshin every hour (27km). If you are driving, pass Pazar and turn inland just before Ardeshen. The sign says: Chamlihemshin – Ayder.
From Chamlihemshin 5km more towards Chat to the right (taxi). The Hotel Doga is on the road by the Firtina river.
Hotel Doga has 20 rooms, each with its own toilet, shower and central heating. It accomodates 45 people. Its large lounge and panoramic dining room are perfect for resting and to use on rainy days.

EXCURSIONS FROM HOTEL DOGA

During the summer minibuses pass in front of Hotel Doga’s door heading to all the yaylas. Private transportation can also be provided by the hotel.
Yayla is a high grazing plateau ınhabited only in the summer.

Ortan, Gobosh and Yolkiyi are districts on the hills around Hotel Doga. Nice little walks to to warm up for more serious hikes. Chinchiva, Ulku, Chulina and Dover are a little farther.

Zil kale, the middle age fort, is 10 km from the Hotel Doga. 10 km more, and you get to the Palovit waterfall surrounded by a lush forest.

Ayder (1000m alt.) is to the left from Chamlihemshin. With its very famous hot water springs it is the liveliest and most developed tourist center of the region.

Sal and Pokut yaylas (2000m alt.) are above Hotel Doga who provides vehicles for the adventure.

Chat yayla (1000m alt.) is 22 km from the Hotel Doga. To the right, Kale and Varchenik yaylas. 7 km to the left, Elevit yayla. From there you can continue to Tirovit, Palovit and Amlakit yaylas where the road ends for now. From Amlakit you can follow an ancient path, still paved here and there, pass Hazindak yayla and get to Pokut and Sal that we have mentioned before. Then down the road to Hotel Doga.
If the weather permits, you can trek from 2 days to 2 weeks and leave lots to see for the next time!