The southern slope of Kavkasioni

Kazbegi National Park is one of Georgia's most impressive national parks, in the north of the Kartli region. It attracts a large number of tourists from all around the world, despite the lack of tourist infrastructure.

Scenery aside, the 1,446.17-square-kilometre (558.37 sq mi) contains many historic monuments, with some dating back to the 10th century.

Understand

History

In 1946, two small reserves were created in the then Kazbegi region of the Georgian SSR: Khevsky and Devdoraksky. Both these together made up the Kazbegi Reserve, leading to the park's establishment in February 1976 to protect the alpine landscapes as well as its flora and fauna. It was initially a state nature reserve; however, in 2007, its status was upgraded into a national park.

Visitor information

• Park website (in Georgian)

Fees and permits

You may need a permit for visiting certain gorges – see the park's website for details.

See

• Gergeti Trinity Church is one of Georgia's oldest churches, built in the 14th century. Although the church is not in the park, it's a few hundred metres away, and the surrounding mountains are in the park.
• 1 Sno Castle. A castle built in the 17th century. (updated Dec 2022)
• 2 Mount Kazbek. One of Europe's highest peaks with an elevation of 5,054 metres (16,581 ft). (updated Dec 2022)