Ioane Natlismcemeli — Attraction in Mtskheta-Mtianeti

Today I have been attacked by 4 shepherd dogs in the small church out of Stepantsminda, opposite to Trinity church. When I started to descend a Georgian guide that was there with other people warned me a dog could attack me but I should do as I was grabbing a stone from the ground. So I did so but the dog didn't go backwards and suddenly three other dogs came and surrounded me showing their teeth and barking. I started to shout for help and run backwards. One dog tried to bit me and I fell, I thought I was done but fortunately the dogs didn't follow me. Then the georgian guide took me down in his car. He told me that I wasn't the first tourist having that attack. They should warn about this situation in the tourist Office which I visited before. I am lucky I am alive and I...

It is easy Walking road to there. Some parts have a little slope, some parts none. You can climb up there in one hour without rest, but i advice rest some places under the trees, take some photos and enjoy, you can make a little picnic too. The church is not historical, little but pretty.In the town some 4x4 and van cars to going to there but i do not know the cost, another option rent a horse, but owner of the horse climb up walking when you ride horse, it...

Wonderful outlook on the Kazbegi mountain and region, certainly worth a visit if you're already in the area. I heard mixed opinions regarding the difficulty of the hike up, we ended up paying 70 Lari for a driver with a 4x4 vehicle to take us (about 15...