CNN: Georgia - Gateway to the Caucasus

CNN has published an article about Georgia, saying it offers spectacular mountainscapes and unforgettable views.

The author of the article, Alireza Hajihosseini, tells the readers about the unforgettable climb on the Mount Kazbegi, and about Rooms Hotel Kazbegi which sits on a mountainside 1,800 meters above sea level (about 5,900 feet) in Stepantsminda, the capital of Georgia's Kazbegi region.

“Mount Kazbek, the third-highest peak in Georgia, reigns supreme with a snow-capped summit that pierces the clouds. Under its watchful eye, the Gergeti Trinity Church stands at an elevation of 2,170 meters (7,120 feet), a popular destination for pilgrims and mountain trekkers alike,” the article reads.

The author also mentions a glacier pond that sits at the bottom of Mount Chiukhi nearly five kilometers away through a gloriously green river valley flanked by towering mountains.

“The views are mesmerizing -- pristine nature unspoiled by human development,” the article reads.

The author says that Georgia is fast becoming a must-visit destination thanks to its sweeping natural scenery.

“Georgia is unique. It has great nature and good food coupled with generous hospitality,” he says.

You can read the rest of the article here.

By Thea Morrison