2025 Prigorodny District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Kazbek town is world-famous for the Orthodox monk Saint Stephen once established a monastery here. By the 19th century, a very famous writer, Alexander Kazbegi, emerged here. In memory of this celebrity, both the mountain and the town were renamed Kazbegi, but the road signs are still Stepantsminda. Do you see the church on the distant mountain? It is shrouded in a layer of light smoke, just as Pushkin's poem says, 'Like an ark floating in the sky, it appears and disappears in the rolling mountains.' The perennial snow and the Kazbek peak that appears and disappears in the sea of clouds give the picture a sense of seclusion from the world. The Holy Trinity Church at an altitude of 2200 meters on Mount Kazbek is said to be the closest place to heaven. It is secluded, independent, and has an attitude of looking down on everything and being indifferent to the world. Mount Kazbek has a landmark building because of it, and it also has a sense of mystery in the legend because of Mount Kazbek, the place where Prometheus was imprisoned by Zeus after stealing the sacred fire. The unified price for finding a charter car in the town to go up the mountain to the church is 50 lari. This price is indeed high, but because the snowy mountain road is difficult to walk, so this price does not bargain. In fact, you can also hike up, it is said that the total time is about 2 hours, the scenery along the way is good so you won't feel too tired. But it is more suitable for spring, summer and autumn, winter hiking is not recommended, some sections of the road surface are icy, difficult to walk and dangerous.

Believe that everyone's recognition of Georgia starts with the photos of Mount Kazbek. Here lies the church closest to heaven⛪️—the Holy Trinity Church, which stands particularly solitary against the backdrop of the snowy mountains. If you go to Georgia and don't visit Mount Kazbek, it's truly a wasted trip😭 Mount Kazbek is the sacred mountain of the Caucasians, with Kazbegi peak at an altitude of 5033 meters. Although it is the third highest peak in Georgia, it is the most magnificent one among the Caucasus Mountains. 📜Legend has it that Prometheus, the fire-stealer🔥 in Greek mythology, was chained to this mountain by Zeus. The Holy Trinity Church of Stepantsminda, perched among the clouds☁️ at an altitude of 2170 meters, is known as 'the church closest to the sky in the world'. This church was built in the 14th century, located among the clouds at an altitude of 2170 meters, backed by the Kazbek snow mountain of over 5000 meters. From the town of Stepantsminda, people can gaze👀 at this sacred church and the snowy mountain from afar. The Holy Trinity Church on Mount Kazbek is different from those uniquely shaped, eye-catching church buildings in Europe🤔. It is built in a simple and rustic style, blending with nature, and the entire landscape is not abrupt but enough to shake the soul. In Georgia, there is a belief that to get closer to God, one must make an effort, and only true believers will overcome the numerous difficulties of the mountains👣 to reach the church at the top. This church embodies this spirit of faith. ‼️If you want to see the golden glow of the sunrise on the mountain🏔️, you need to check the weather and sunrise time in advance, and arrive at the viewing spot early to have a chance to see it. ‼️If you want to see the snowy mountains, it is best to go from November to April, otherwise the snow❄️ will melt.

🚘How to come? 1️⃣Bolt taxi, our whole journey took 180 minutes and cost 163gel (440rmb) The scenery on the road is very nice! It is also more comfortable to take a taxi. 2️⃣Bus station: There are various small buses at the station. You can take a taxi on the hour. It seems to cost 25gel and the journey takes about 180 minutes. 3️⃣Charter a bus and join a group: I only realized when I came here that there are many buses parked on the roadside. There should be many buses for one-day tours. But to be honest, the mountain road is quite rugged and there are many large trucks, so there will be occasional traffic jams in the middle. It is recommended to choose a comfortable way to get here. ⛰️What to play? ✅Church (Gergeti Trinity Church): The church closest to heaven, overlooking the entire village, the scenery is beautiful, and a lot of people come to check in. You have to come when the weather is very good. When I came, the sun was too strong and the backlight was too strong. ✅Waterfall Stepantsminda Georgia: A niche attraction, recommended by the landlord couple because we were wearing skirts that day and did not climb to the top. If you want to go, you can wear mountaineering clothes and sports shoes. The climbing difficulty is average.

The view on the pictures says it all without actually in fact me using any words! Forgot about overpriced skiing resorts in Western or Central Europe. Georgia will over even better views for 5 times less in value and similar amenities and services. The local restaurants are good in terms of prices, and severe local and international dishes. You can also taste in every place extremely famous Georgian wine, again for the price you can afford to drink in whole bottles quantities! (and it is also so tasty!!! I recommend personally semi sweet Kindzmarauli.) This was my first visit and I will definitely make it my winter capital for the upcoming years!!! #naturalwonders #staycation #mountainview #georgia #kazbegi #stepantsminda #skiadventure #mountain #nationalpark #awesomepic #summervacation #givethanks

Georgia travel recommendation: Kazbegi, a place that makes people reluctant to leave! Legend has it that Mount Kazbek is the place where Prometheus was imprisoned by Zeus after stealing fire, and it is also the standard boundary line between the Eurasian plates. Buick Mountain is covered in snow all year round. From a distance, it looks like a giant ice cream 🍦. It takes about 3 hours to drive from the capital Tbilisi. The mountain is very cold, so it is recommended to bring a down jacket for warmth. Buick 💰Ticket: Free 👀Suggested duration of visit: 2 days 🚃Transportation: ✅1. Take a bus to get there. Take bus route 46 in the city to Didube bus station. The bus fare is 0.5 lari . Then take a mini-bus from the bus station to reach Kazbegi town. The fare is 10 lari . ✅2. Charter a car. Negotiate with the driver for the price. My friend paid 45 Lari per person for a round trip . On the way, we met a lady from Northeast China who paid 150 Lari for the charter and could stop anytime. 🌟If you want to go to the church ⛪️ on the mountaintop ✅1. You can charter a car from the foot of the mountain. Generally, the driver will first quote 50 Lari for round trip. After negotiating with the driver for a long time, we settled on 30 Lari and stayed at the mountaintop for half an hour. ✅2. You can also hike up the mountain, which takes about 2 hours, but the snow is slippery halfway and going up and down would take 4 hours, so I gave up and chose to charter a car instead. 🌟Tips: The last mini bus from Kazbegi to the city center of Tbilisi is at 5pm, so don't miss the return time if you want to go, my friends.