Georgian Chronicles
Stories from Sakartvelo
Journey through the land where legends come alive. Discover insider stories about Georgia's ancient traditions, hidden gems, and transformative experiences.
Stories about Mountains
Mountains7 min readTruso or Juta: Which Kazbegi Valley Hike?
Truso is a long, nearly flat valley walk past travertines, a mineral lake and empty villages, with a passport check. Juta is a shorter, steeper walk under the Chaukhi peaks. Distances, seasons, access in 2026 and who each suits.
Mountains6 min readKazbegi or Svaneti: Which Georgian Mountains to Visit?
Kazbegi is 3–3.5 hours from Tbilisi and works as a day trip; Svaneti is 8–10 hours away and needs at least three days. How the two compare on time, season, landscape, towers versus Gergeti, hiking and who each suits, and whether you can do both.
Hiking5 min readKazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi: What to Expect
Is Kazbegi worth a day from Tbilisi? How far it is, the stops on the Georgian Military Highway, the walk or drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church, winter road closures, what to pack, and when a night in Stepantsminda is the better plan.