Highlight of Kazbegi Tour
About 1 day tour of Kazbegi – Best time IS all seasons :
Above and before we can highlight of Kazbegi tour, it’s important to know that kazbegi and its surroundings are one of the most exciting places in Georgia.
A day trip to Kazbegi allows you to visit historical places, enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the region and taste the most delicious local dishes.
Kazbegi tour starts in Tbilisi and heads north.
It is the main road from Tbilisi to Vladikavkaz, the length of the road is 220 kilometers and it is beautiful with the Caucasus mountains.
This highway is important because it is the only legally valid highway connecting Georgia and Russia.
Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Castle
Zhinvali Reservoir is the first place you visit on the way.
They built it in Zhinvali, on the Aragvi River.
Here you can take great pictures with a blue panoramic view of the water and mountains.
You will then visit the Ananuri complex built near the Zhinvali reservoir, 70 kilometers from Tbilisi.
Ananuri Castle dates back to the 16th-18th centuries.
The tour continues to the Gudauri ski resort, located on the southern slopes of the Caucasus, at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level.
In winter, Gudauri offers world-class skiing and snowboarding opportunities .
Also, it is the best place for extreme sports enthusiasts .
Moreover, the snow cover the slopes of the mountains for 4-5 months, from December to the end of April .
Here you can enjoy various activities on your tour to Kazbegi, such as:
Skydiving, learning to ski with an instructor, snowmobile, hiker, etc.
However, In the summer the situation changes completely
In addition, to highlight of Kazbegi Tour, we must mention that it is the best destination to enjoy the caucasus scenery and stunning nature.
Moreover, we know Kazbegi by its fresh air, mountains and green meadows, it is ideal for horse riding, and hiking .
In Gudauri, you can visit the Friendship Monument. They erected the memorial during the Soviet era in 1983.
The road continues from Gudauri to Kazbegi.
Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is located 165 km north of Tbilisi and 11 km from the Russian border.
Kazbegi belongs to the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.
The small mountain municipality is located at an altitude of 1740 meters above sea level in Stepantsminda
Also, it is completely surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains.
Kazbegi is distinguished by the beauty of nature.
It is also famous for its unique medieval temple known as the Gergeti Trinity, a monument that dates back to the 14th century.
Georgians built The church at an altitude of 2,170 meters above sea level .
Furthermore, the church has a beautiful view of Stepantsminda .
It has location on the other side of the 5,047-meter Datskari glacier .
If you are physically fit and have enough time, you can walk to the church, although it will take up to 2 hours or more of your time.
You can also hire a horse or a taxi. Riding a horse will be an unforgettable experience, but the rider must be brave.
Gergeti Trinity is a major tourist destination due to its unique nature and mountain views .
For climbers who want to climb the glacier, they must start by climbing to the finish from Stepantsminda.
If you have time and want to discover more and more places and activities in Kazbegi, follow the link provided.
Highlight, What to eat on your Tour ?
Georgians have one of the most unique, diverse and delicious cuisines in the world, which is sure to suit anyone’s taste.
We recommend that you try the typical traditional dish of the region in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.
You should definitely try the local khinkali prepared here, it’s the “calling card” of the place, and it’s cheap and tasty.
Vegetarians can enjoy the traditional “pkhlovana”.
Atypical Khachapuri made with spinach instead of cheese.
Our guide offer you a list of places where you can enjoy khinkali and various traditional dishes.
Our Transportation for kazbegi
You must be attentive when you choose your travel agent company, or your travel guide to transfer or handle you there, because this trip specialy need a lot of experience, proffessionalism, information and and adventure.
The beautiful mountains of the Caucasus can be visited by any car in summer.
As for the winter period, 4×4 winter off-road vehicles we specially recommend it to you at this time, equipped with all the appropriate systems, so that snow does not become the cause of your obstacle.
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