Before visiting the park

How to get there

You can reach the national park from Tbilisi either by public transportation (train or "marschrutka") or by car, which will take you approx. 2.5 hours.

By air
You can fly in to Tbilisi International Airport or Batumi International Airport.

By train
There are trains from Tbilisi and Batumi to Borjomi, Bakuriani, Kharagauli and Marelisi. For schedules visit www.railway.ge

By car
You can rent a car at the airport www.rentacar.ge or www.geotour.ge

Entrance/access points
To enter the national park you have to visit the National Park Visitor Centre in Borjomi (23 Meskheti str, Borjomi), or in Kharagauli (19 Solomon Mephe str. Kharagauli) and buy your entrance ticket and pay for the services you will use in advance.
After this you can use 7 entrances in the park, which are situated at: Likani, Qvabiskhevi,  Atskuri, AbasTumani, Zanavi, Marelisi and Nunisi.

Visitor Centre

National park administration centers are located in Borjomi and Kharagauli. Their visitor services, as well as the tour operators located in Tbilisi can supply you with further information about access, lodging and park trails. They will also assist you in organising your next visit to the national park.

The National Park itself offers park trails, basic facilities and further information, and also arranges the local National Park Guides.
Opening hours:
weekdays: 10am-7 pm
weekends: 10 am –4pm

For information contact the National Park Headquarters:
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
23 Meskheti Str. Borjomi 1200, Georgia
Ph: (+ 995 367) 22117 , (+ 995) 99 233449
www.borjomi-kharagauli-np.ge

Park Facilities

Picnic areas, campsites, fire pits, and parking areas can be found at the various park entrances. Along the trails there are four tourist shelters with basic facilities and furnishings. Sleeping bags are required, and there are no indoor cooking facilities.
There are also ranger shelters and stations located near the trails and entrances which may be used for overnight stays, if necessary
Trails & shelters: Currently, nine official tourist trails are operating in the national park area. Along the trails, there are four tourist shelters with basic facilities and furnishings. Make sure to bring your sleeping bag.

There are no indoor cooking facilities, only fireplaces. There are also ranger shelters and stations located near the trails and entrances which may be used for overnight stays, if necessary. At the park entrances there are picnic areas and campsites for visitors, as well as fireplaces and parking areas. We strongly advise you to employ the services of the experienced national park guides during your visit to the park.

Trails in the park
A network of nine park trails allows hiking trips ranging from one day up to one week, at altitudes between 800m and 2,642m. Hikes with local National Park Guides can be arranged at the visitor centre.
The most visited trails are  
Trail No1 - Nikoloz Romanoff’s Trail  
Trail  No 3 - Panorama Trail  
Trail No  6 - Following Wildlife Traces

Most of the trails are open to visitors from either April or May until October. They vary in length, duration and complexity and allow visitors to choose according to their personal preference, experience and physical abilities. The best time for plant enthusiasts is June, when a sea of flowers welcomes all hikers. A very special experience is to see the rhododendrons flowering in April-May on the Kharagauli part of the National Park. Breathtaking panoramas inspire landscape photographers in September and October, when the view ranges from the Black Sea to the Great Caucasus and every leaf is a flower.

Equipement rental
You can rent tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and camping mats, for details and prices please contact the visitor centre.

Services for disabled
There are no services available for the disabled yet.

Overnight stays in the park

It is possible to book a shelter via the visitor service of the national park. To check the possibilities http://www.nationalpark.ge/index.php?ur=facilities

Rules

During your visit to the national park, please keep in mind that you’re in a protected area. Please act accordingly and conduct yourself in a responsible manner. Remember that the national park is the only natural habitat for many species. Hunting and collecting any species is strictly prohibited. When hiking please do not stray away from marked routes. Fires may only be lit at designated fire areas and extinguished properly. Do not leave, burn or bury litter. There is no smoking allowed inside the shelters. Finally, enjoy the wonderful sounds of nature – don’t make unnecessary noise.

• Do not stray from the marked and sign-posted trail.
• Pay attention to trail markers
• Do not make loud noises
• Do not leave, burn or bury litter
• Do not leave cigarette ends
• Do not disturb animals
• Do not remove or damage plants
• Only light fires in locations specifically designated for this purpose
• Do not smoke inside the shelters
• Do not leave rubbish in the shelter
• Take special care in fog. Always use proper walking boots, raingear and a hat