Khevi-Mtiuleti

Khevi is a mountain gorge along the upper reaches of the Terek River on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Range, corresponding to the Kazbegi district of the modern Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. The Georgian Military Road runs along Khevi. 

Mtiuleti is a historical region in eastern Georgia on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus. It borders Gudamakari in the east, Khanda in the south, the Republic of South Ossetia in the west, and Khevi in the north.

Kazbegi is a climatic and balneological resort area in Georgia.The climate is characterized by mild winters with stable snow cover and moderately warm summers.

If you are going to hike in the mountains, enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful views, then the ideal time for this is from June to September. During these months, there is a minimum amount of precipitation in the mountains, and a maximum number of sunny, clear days. In winter, late autumn, and early spring, there may be problems with the condition of the roads and the ability to simply get to your destination.

If your goal is the ski resorts of Georgia, then feel free to come from December to early April, during which time the ski season and the mountainous regions acquire a special charm under the snow.

In the north of Georgia, at the foot of the majestic Kazbek Mountain, there is a small urban–type settlement - Stepantsminda. For almost 100 years, until 2007, it was known as Kazbegi, but recently its historical name was returned to it.The surroundings of Stepantsminda are very picturesque: the Terek River flows under the town, and the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus rise above it, among which Kazbek Peak stands out vividly, with a height of 5033 meters. Valley glaciers and forests, both deciduous and coniferous, are scattered everywhere here. The clean mountain air and the healing mineral springs of Stepantsminda village are the basis of therapy for respiratory and digestive diseases.

The northern point of the Khevi gorge is Daryal and Kazbek, at the foot of which the ancient Gergeti Church has been preserved.Built in the 14th century, the shrine is the only cross-domed temple in the Khevi region. The height is 2170 m.

Gudauri is the largest and most modern ski resort in Georgia with a developed infrastructure and the largest elevation difference, located on the slopes of the South Caucasus at an altitude of 2196 meters above sea level near the Krestovy Pass.

The natural features of Gudauri have made this ski resort famous all over the world.

The city of Pasanauri, famous for its khinkali dish, is the traditional center of the region. At the southern entrance to Pasanauri, two rivers, the White and Black Aragvi, merge with each other as a symbol of boundless love.

 and it turns out a rather contrasting and beautiful combination.

The village is famous for its picturesque surroundings and proximity to historical sites, as well as for its mineral waters, clean air, hiking trails, handicrafts and homemade food.A few kilometers from Pasanauri, between the mountains on the Aragvi River, there is an incredibly beautiful Zhinvali reservoir with a length of 14 kilometers and a depth of 75 meters, containing more than half a billion cubic meters of water, from where it is taken for the Georgian capital.

There are places in Georgia that attract an incredible spirit of greatness. Every person who, by the will of fate, will be able to touch these buildings will not be able to help but feel their power and strength literally pouring into him. And one of these structures is the Ananuri Fortress. A fortress that will never cease to excite the human imagination.The Ananur Fortress is the most mysterious building in Georgia..The Ananuri architectural ensemble is one of the best monuments of late feudal Georgia. And although there are not so few such monuments on the territory of the country, however, it is Ananuri that helps to clearly understand how people lived in that distant time. The Ananur buildings, unlike other similar buildings, are perfectly preserved, and it is this feature that arouses the interest of both tourists and historians in the fortress. Since 2012, the Fortress has a UNESCO World Heritage Site.