This is a small town still known by its original name Kazbegi, very accessible from the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. In addition to its several hiking trails, it has an emblematic church that stands out in front of the snow-capped summit of Mount Kazbek (5033 m).
Currency
Georgian Lari
Language
Georgian language. It uses its own alphabet, which is impossible to understand for foreigners
Best time to visit
Spring and summer months, from May to September. July and August are the best months for hiking
Weather
Winter is very rainy, with lots of snowfall. The lower areas, such as Svaneti, usually have hot and long summers, but as the altitude increases, the weather gets cooler
The mountains of Georgia form the famous Little Caucasus, whose average elevation is around 2000 meters. The highest peaks are situated on the Russian side
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