National parks of Georgia
Georgia is an amazing country! In addition to the hospitality of its inhabitants and a unique cuisine, which has no equal anywhere in the world, the Transcaucasian republic invites guests to enjoy the majestic mountains, the purest lakes and mineral springs known to people for a long time. Ten national parks of Georgia are its property and pride, and in each of them an inquisitive traveler finds unique landscapes and natural beauties.
In hospitable Kakheti
The Kakheti wine region is a popular tourist destination in the Republic of Georgia. The national parks of Kakheti are annually visited by thousands of tourists who want to taste the real gold of this land - delicious Georgian wines. Guests can see how grapes are harvested and the drink of the gods is prepared in two national parks:
- In the mountainous region of Tusheti, practically untouched by a large civilization. Rare animals and unique plant species are still found in this national park of Georgia. Tusheti is home to the Caucasian chamois and the Caspian wolf, mountain pheasants and lynxes. There are many hiking and horse trails in the park, and unique historical monuments - fortresses and towers - have been preserved in the old villages. You can stay in any of the family hotels.
- Vashlovani Park on the very border with Azerbaijan was created to preserve the light steppe forests. The unique landscape is created by canyons and karst caves, and the rich flora is represented by more than 650 species of plants, including figs, pomegranates, maples and pistachio trees. The fauna of the reserve is not only foxes, wolves and wild cats, but also graceful leopards.
Balm for the soul
They say that the Borjomi-Kharagauli park will give a hundred points ahead of the Czech Karlovy Vary not only in terms of the quality of healing water, but also in terms of natural beauty. It is very easy to make sure that these words are true - you just need to go to the famous national park of Georgia. Buses and fixed-route taxis go from Tbilisi to Borjomi, and in the town itself there are enough hotels and private apartments to feel like a welcome guest.
The park in Borjomi is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, and the mountain air, mixing with coniferous aromas, forms here a unique healing cocktail that heals both diseases and bad mood. Borjomi mineral springs were known hundreds of years ago, and today this water is one of the main Georgian export products..
Some useful information:
- The entrance to Borjomi Park costs 1GEL. You can walk to a warm mineral spring, the water of which heals dozens of diseases, and to a warm pool. Bathing in it gives freshness to the skin and clarity of thoughts.
- Riding the cable car over Borjomi is an opportunity to admire a wonderful view of the city from a bird's eye view. The price of the issue is 3 GEL. There is a Ferris wheel at the top of the funicular.
