National Nature Reserve - Borjomi-Kharaguli. The appearance of the reserve and the usual activities of tourists.
Borjomi-Kharaguli is one of the most popular nature reserves, where you can not only relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, but also improve your health. The blog "MadLoba" offers full information about this tourist area, the main advantages of the resort, whether it is worth going here and real reviews from people.
Borjomi-Kharaguli National Park received its status as one of the first in the Caucasus and was opened in 1995. It is considered one of the largest nature reserves in Europe, which is not surprising, because its territory is 108,083 hectares. Here are the most beautiful places of Georgia. The sights of Georgia, which can be viewed in the park, are represented by medieval churches and monasteries (among them – the Basilica of Sakvirike and the church of Nunissi), there are also ancient fortresses (Byzantine Petra and Georgian Gogia). Borjomi-Kharaguli National Park plays a serious role in the development of ecotourism.
Outwardly, the park seems wild, but in fact, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay in nature. Entrance to the reserve is free, but visitors must sign up for a checkpoint. This is done for your safety, so that the park administration knows where and for what time you are going. Comfortable camping grounds, safe places for bonfires and guest houses are equipped on the territory of the park, and a mounted patrol keeps order.
In Borjomi-Kharaguli, 12 routes have been developed for lovers of hiking and hiking, of different levels of complexity and extent. Especially popular among tourists are the routes: the Nikolai Romanov trail (43 km), the Andrew the First-Called trail (54 km), the snowshoe trail (6 km) and the virgin forest trail (13 km). Routes can last both one day and 4 days, which applies primarily to the trail of St. Andrew the First-Called. There is no need to worry about food and lodging for the night, places for rest are organized throughout all routes.
On the territory of the national park there are many red Book animals and birds in their natural habitat. Naturalists will be interested in watching the Caucasian red deer or golden eagle. Here the fascinating purity of carefully protected nature peacefully coexists with man. Walking in the park, climbing mountains and taking pictures of picturesque landscapes, you will definitely not get bored.
If you are still wondering what to see in Georgia, then a four-day tour of the territory of Europe's largest national park will not leave you indifferent. Borjomi-Kharaguli Nature Reserve will provide an entertaining and informative route for every taste. You can book a tour with a guide, or you can go on your own, the choice is yours.
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