One of the most picturesque regions of Georgia is Kakheti.
In recent years, Kakheti has become increasingly popular.You can come here all year round, as the local nature is equally beautiful both in winter and summer.
Undoubtedly, the best time to visit Kakheti is the end of August - beginning of September.At this time, there is a wonderful grape harvest festival - Rtveli, which is accompanied by a festival of exquisite Alazane wines.Folklore concerts and theater performances are held here everywhere.
Kakheti is attractive, first of all, for the beauty of its unique nature, the impression of which can be obtained by visiting the Lagodekha National Park.Its flat part is covered with oak and hornbeam forests.Beech or maple groves are not uncommon here, the bushes around the paths are covered with lush ivy.Lynxes, wolves, foxes and even jackals live in forest thickets.Pheasants can be seen strolling and grouse can be heard.In the mountainous part, it is worth admiring the cascading waterfalls on the Shromishkhevi and Ninoskhevi rivers, as well as exploring the Hala Hel glacial lake.
In general, the lakes of Kakheti, among which Lopota, Kvareli and Bazaleti are considered pearls, are worth a separate excursion.Each of them is simply wonderful and has a romantic story of its origin, which local residents or competent tour guides will be happy to tell.
It is difficult to get an impression of the history of Kakheti without visiting the town of Signakhi, which is conveniently located on the mountain terraces.In Gurjaan, you should visit the Church of All Saints with two perfectly symmetrical domes, built in the 8th century.Not far from Ahmeta is the Alaverda Monastery, famous for its 50-meter high cathedral.Its interior is painted with unique frescoes of the 15th century.
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