Vashlovani Strict Nature Reserve

The reserve spans 9,962 hectares across the Shirak Plateau, featuring light forests, desert landscapes, ravines, and diverse ecological zones at 100-900 meters above sea level.

Established in 1935, this protected territory became a crucial conservation site for maintaining the biodiversity of eastern Georgia's native plant and animal species.

The reserve contains significant heritage sites including the 5th-century Khornabuji fortress and Mount Elias, connected to regional religious narratives and traditions.

Visitors can access marked trails, bungalows, camping areas, and guided tours through the administrative center in Dedoplistsqaro, which provides educational programs and tourist information.

The territory harbors 46 mammal species, 135 bird species, and distinctive geological formations including the Takhti-Tepa mud volcano and Eagle Gorge Kakliskure.

Location: Dedoplistsqaro Municipality

Inception: 1935

Website: http://apa.gov.ge/en/protected-areas/cattestone/vashlovanis-daculi-teritoriebis-administracia

GPS coordinates: 41.15486,46.54711

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42