Bakuriani, Tbilisi

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Did you know? Bakuriani

Bakuriani sits at 1,700 metres elevation in the Caucasus Mountains, making it Georgia's primary ski resort and snow-sports destination.

The resort hosted the 1999 Universiade Winter Games, establishing it as a recognised international winter sports venue.

Bakuriani's ski season typically runs from December to March, with reliable snow coverage due to its high altitude and northern exposure.

The town is connected to Borjomi—a famous mineral-water spa town—by a scenic narrow-gauge railway built in the 1890s, now largely restored for tourism.

Local legend ties Bakuriani's name to a shepherd who discovered the area's natural springs and therapeutic properties.

The resort is reachable by car from Tbilisi in around 3 hours via the Surami Pass, making it accessible for weekend trips.

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