Kazbegi and the Things to Know Before You Visit, Georgia’s Easiest Mountain Getaway

Where is it?

Kazbegi is located in the far-northern part of the country of Georgia, around 12 kilometers shy of the Russian border and almost directly due north of the capital city, Tbilisi.

It lies within the historical Khevi province, which is now part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.

The distance from Tbilisi to this city is 155 kilometres or 96 miles.

Tbilisi and Kazbegi are linked by a single road, with the famous Georgian Military Highway bridging the most scenic, high-altitude stretch. On average it takes 3-4 hours to travel between Tbilisi and Kazbegi by road depending on the vehicle you take, traffic and weather conditions.

Is there worth visiting?

Whatever name you call it by, I think we can all agree that this is one of Georgia’s most picturesque destinations. Dare I say it’s one of the most beautiful places in the entire region – maybe in all of Europe. As an Australian who had never seen ‘real’ mountains before coming to Georgia, this landscape left a huge impression on me. In some ways it’s even more impressive than Svaneti.

Kazbegi is an extremely popular destination both among foreign tourists and for Tbilisians who come up from the city for the weekend and for holidays. As a result, infrastructure

is pretty good – but the downside is that the town does have a bit of a ‘touristy’ feel that some people might not like.

In my opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons. Here are just a couple of reasons why I recommend you visit Kazbegi.

When is the best time to visit ?

There is no bad time to visit Kazbegi, apart from the rare occasion in winter when the roads are closed and the town is unreachable. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Kazbegi in every season and it’s amazing how much the landscape and the feel of the place changes throughout the year.

Generally speaking, I think the best time to visit Kazbegi is in late spring (late May/early June) or in late summer (late August/early September). Here is a very broad overview of what to expect from the different seasons.