Kazbegi Mountains: In the Middle of Nowhere !

5:29 am. I woke up a minute before my alarm went off. I set my route for the Kazbegi Mountains, 150 km away from Tbilisi, and we set off with Gamarjoba Tours. I was lucky because there was no one else on the tour; it would be a completely individual experience. 😄

The first stop we encountered on the Kazbegi route was the Three Hundred Aragvians Monument. This monument, built for the heroes who defended Tbilisi during an important resistance in Georgian history, might catch your interest, especially if you’re interested in Soviet-era architecture.

The mesmerizing water color and the view of Zhinvali Reservoir caught our attention, so we took a short break here as well. I explored the souvenir stands, swung on the somewhat eerie, unguarded swing, and captured some great photo opportunities.

The most striking structure I encountered on the Kazbegi road was the Ananuri Fortress, located about 10 km from Zhinvali.The fortress, dating back to the 13th century, features a main church…