The most beautiful nature reserves in Georgia. Visit the first Georgian nature reserve.

Lagodekhi Municipality is located in the north-east of Georgia, in Alazani Valley, on the border of three states – Georgia, Azerbaijan (Belaken district) and Russia (Dagestan district). The center

of the municipality is located at the foot of the southern slope of the Kakheti Kavkasioni, in the Alazani plain, on the banks of the Lagodehis Tskali River. It is one of the most ancient settlements in Kakheti.

In 1912, not far from Lagodekhi, the first state reserve in Georgia was founded, with an area of 3,500 hectares. The initiator of the creation of the reserve was a researcher of Caucasian flora and fauna, Polish naturalist Ludwig Mlokosevich. In 1935, the basins of the rivers Salesavi Heavy and Bneli Heoba were added to the reserve, and in 1945 - Alpine and sub-Alpine summer pastures. This phenomenon was of particular importance, since the

reserve covered a whole range of climatic zones and landscapes common in the surrounding territories.

Currently, the nature protection area of Lagodekhi covers the Lagodekhi Nature Reserve (22,266 ha) and the Lagodekhi Nature Reserve (1992 ha) and performs not only environmental, but also educational and recreational functions.

There are four tourist routes on the territory of the Lagodekh Nature Reserve. One of them leads to several glacial lakes located in the alpine zone. It offers a magnificent panorama of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. Around the lakes are swamps, alpine meadows and forests with beech trees, birches and oaks.

Another attraction of the Lagodekh Nature Reserve is the Gurgeniani waterfall (the height of the fall is 50-55 meters). According to legend, this waterfall appeared at the place where beloved Gurgen and Ani met. The waterfall is located in the valley of the Ninoshevi River, so this waterfall has another name – Ninoshevi.

Going on a trip to Georgia, be prepared for unimaginable landscapes and stunning emotions. You will be covered with a wave of impressions from what you saw, and communication with local residents will forever remain in your memory a vivid memory.

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