8 Things You Must Know When Traveling to Kazbegi!

If you're traveling to Georgia in winter, you can't miss Kazbegi. Along the way, you'll see snow-capped mountains, churches, and European-style buildings, making you feel like you're in Northern Europe! The Holy Trinity Church on Mount Kazbegi, which has been featured on the cover of Lonely Planet, is a must-see. Here are 8 essential tips for your visit~ 1️⃣ You can drive, take a bus, or carpool to Kazbegi. However, due to the icy roads and potential road closures in winter, it's not recommended to drive. You can take a bus or carpool to the Didube metro station. After exiting the metro station, keep walking straight. After passing the vegetable market, you'll find the bus stop. Ticket price: 15 lari per person, the bus leaves when full, and it doesn't stop at scenic spots along the way! Carpooling is usually in 5 or 7-seat business cars, costing 40-50 lari per person, but you can bargain down to 30 lari. The carpool will stop at two scenic spots. 2️⃣ The main attraction is the Holy Trinity Church on the mountain. You can take a taxi or carpool from the town, with a round trip costing 60 lari! Besides the church, the small town at the foot of the mountain is also worth a visit, especially after it snows, it feels like Northern Europe. 3️⃣ It's recommended to stay for 2-3 days, as we wanted to see the sunrise over the golden mountain, and luckily we saw it on the third morning, so lucky! 4️⃣ There are many large dogs in the town, they may look fierce but they're actually quite well-behaved, sometimes they'll follow people around hoping for some food. 5️⃣ Regarding accommodation, many people recommend Rooms, but it's relatively expensive. There are also many snow-view hotels in the town, with amazing views, you can see the snow-capped mountains from the balcony~ 6️⃣ There aren't many restaurants in the town, mainly serving Georgian cuisine. Cozy Corner is decent, with great grilled pork and lamb. Another one, Cafe 5047m, has a cozy atmosphere and good food. 7️⃣ For shopping, there are a few small and medium-sized supermarkets in the town where you can buy general household items, fruits, and snacks. 8️⃣ Clothing advice: We went there at the end of November, with temperatures around 0 degrees. It's recommended to wear down jackets, sweaters, thick pants; bring gloves and hats, and wear waterproof shoes.