Kazbegi Things to Do

Rest in the finest Villa of the Duke Chopikashvili, modern archicet composed in yhe renesaince style. with its own swimming pool, Sauna, Bar, the most spectacular view, beatufull garden with waterfall.

The most famous guests of the Villa: Zviad Gamsaxurdia, First President of Georgia;

H.R.H. Jorje and H.R.H. Hellen Bagrations, Grand Dukes of the Spain Royal House, The Descedants of the Bagrationi Royal House

It is worth to see believe me! I'm from Georgia and am used to our natures beauty, but in spite of this the mountain Gergeti and the church standing on the top of it impressed me very much! The view is unforgettable (please see the photo attached and you will believe me immediately)

It’s told by our orthodox ancestors that if you’ll go to visit it on foot three times in your life than you’ll be blessed!

Only thing that I can suggest is to go there in summer cause in other period of the year it’s quit freezing there.

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The walking path to the top of Mount Kazbeg (5047m) in search for the rock where Prometheus was chained is known as the Gergeti trek, and over the years has become the most popular walking route in the whole Caucasus. My host quoted more than 10 groups per day. The Gergeti trek can be done with a local guide, but this is not necessary unless you want to get to the very top of the mountain, as the last hour of the trek is possibly on snow or ice. The glacier should be climable without special equipment. Maps of the region can be bought from the WWF office.
The whole trek would take 3-4 days.

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An event I had not witnessed in a long time, since i was a kid, during the summer holidays at my grandparents in a remote Transylvanian village – cows returning home at sunset is a daily event for the whole village population. Cows know their way back and always find the right gate to enter.

You can understand how glad I was to be able to see this again.

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Visibility over the mountains surrounding the church and over mount Kazbeg is an essential ingredient for the success of the trip. While views over Mount Kazbeg are better in the morning, the church can best be photographed in the early afternoons, provided the weather allows. I would also bet on the charm of a snowy scenery.

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The Holy Trinity (aka Tsminda Sameba) church was built in the 14th century at a height of 2170m above sea level, in fairy-tale mythical scenery resembling to a “Lord of the Rings” landscape.

I believe the place was chosen specifically to be seen from far away, to mark “an entrance” and to testify over the centuries about the strong Christian faith of the Georgians.
You can imagine that at this height, and considering its age, the church building could not be neither large nor bear exquisite decorations. It is a rather simple but elegant construction, with primitive drawings over the grey stone walls outside and austere interiors.

Looking for the best spots to capture the landscape and the church, I came across dozens of raspberry bushes on the riversides high on the plateau. I don’t have to say they were delicious, but want to mention I was the only one to taste them.

Kazbegi is nothing more than a village so make sure you can entertain yourself at night by either drinking beer and watching Russian TV or reading a good book. Other than talking to your hosts or travellers there is not much to do but it is a great place to unwind and relax while waiting for the amazing morning views.