About Dedoplistskaro in Georgia (GE)

Introduction

Tourist Bureau “Dedoplistour” invites guests to the Dedoplistskaro municipality of Georgia, which has the status of a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The 30% of the district are the protected areas. It is located in the southeast part of Georgia near the Azerbaijan border. The region was named in historical resources as ”Kambechovani” or “Kiziki”.

Generally, it is the agricultural region and produces most of the wheat, harvested in the whole country in the year. 

Dedoplistskaro is the region of the Sun, Bread, and Wine. 

Local people are Kizikians- (Kiziki is part of Kakheti), who are distinguished from Kakhetians by their characteristic calmness, and prepare traditional Kizikian dishes from local natural products.

There the visitors can meet small Georgia: representatives from different parts of the country: from Racha, Ajara, Tusheti, Pshavi, Khevsureti, Khevi, and others, who still make their traditional dishes for the guests 

Here together with Georgians friendly live Armenians, Azerbaijanians, Ukrainians, Russians, Gypsies, and other nationalities. The visitors feel themselves in the town of friendship.

Dedoplistskaro is a real paradise, which is not spread known among the travelers. 

The reason one should visit this magical place is to feel and receive a memorable experience.

The Public transport, banks and ATMs, Mobile network, and internet work properly in Municipality.

The comfortable hotels and guesthouses, wine cellars, cafés and restaurants, grocery shops, and other touristic places serve the guests with local traditional hospitality. 

Local people think that "the guest is the god’s present”.

The owners of tourist agencies, local guides, and drivers are glad and ready to help the guests in every situation.

Good to know:

Dedoplistskaro municipality is located on the Shiraki Plateau between the Alazani and Iori rivers, 150-800 m above sea level. 

 It is 130 kilometers away from Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport and 350 km - from Kutaisi Airport.

The area of the municipality is 2,529 km2 (976 sq mi)

The municipality has two types of climate: a moderately warm steppe climate in the south and a moderately humid climate in the north. 

The average yearly temperature is 10.3 °C

Day length in Dedoplistskaro and Georgia:

On March 20-22 and September 20-25, the length of the day is exactly 12 hours, just like the night. 

On the longest day, June 21 or 22, the length of the day reaches 15 hours. 

The shortest day of the year is 9 hours on December 22-23.

Climate and weather

Dedoplistskaro can be visited in 4 seasons.

In the south part of the municipality is moderately warm steppe weather with hot summers, and in the northern part moderately humid weather with moderately cold winters and long warm summers.

The average annual temperature is 10.3°C, the absolute maximum is 38°C, the absolute minimum is -26°C.

Precipitation 650 mm per year.

See the weather forecast here

Identification is required:

In Georgia, identity documents are compulsory. Every Georgian citizen must have an official ID card. When crossing the border, every person - regardless of age - must also carry a passport. This also applies to foreign nationals. 

We, therefore, ask you to carry your identity card or passport with you at all times. In all governmental institutions, such as ministries, and offices of the Protected Areas, you will also be asked to show your passport.

Please also have your insurance certificate with you. In case of an emergency, you will need the printed-out proof of insurance with you to receive treatment.

Electricity:

The main voltage in Georgia is 220 volts with a mains frequency of 50 Hertz. In hotels, there are usually electrically insulated sockets for shavers, which can also be used for British and American sockets. We recommend that you bring adapters so that you can use your electronic devices.

Equipment

Comfortable clothes and shoes according to the season are required. If we are going overnight, we will need a tent, a sleeping bag, an inflatable mattress, and a backpack. These items can be rented on the spot. Those who have any kind of health problem should preferably have medicines selected by the doctor. A first aid kit, sunscreen, and insect repellent are also important.

Payment:

In Dedoplistskaro, as everywhere else in Georgia, you pay in Georgian Lari (GEL). If you need to change your currency into GELs, there are numerous exchange offices and banks, ATMs throughout the city.

Important: 

Whether shopping, eating out, or going to the village, locals prefer to pay in cash. Often you can also use debit and credit cards (American Express, Visa, Master card), but smaller shops and cafés may only accept cash payments. Therefore, visitors should always have a few GEL notes and coins on hand.

10 reasons to visit Dedoplistskaro

We are waitting You to discover new places in Dedoplistskaro municipality in Georgia.

Here, in the Dedoplistskaro Biosphere Reserve, you will find at every seasons of the year:

1. Various protected areas
2. Natural monuments
3. The place where the famous artist Niko Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili) was born and painted
4. Architectural monuments of different eras
5. Without a spaceship, You will end up on another planet
6. You will taste traditional food made from products obtained from fertile fields and pastures
7. You will taste local wine and chacha made from different varieties of grapes
8. You will relax in a comfortable and peaceful environment
9. You will receive quality service from businesses with the "Good Host" label
10. And, the most important: You will meet kind and attentive hosts waiting for You to create and present You unique impressions.

The 8 sights that you can see in 4 seasons in Dedoplistskaro Bospheric Reserve

1. In the state museum of the world's most famous Georgian artist Niko Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili), the environment that inspired the artist to create masterpieces;

2. Vashlovani National Park,  its diversity and magnificence;

3. Chachuna with the diverse landscape, unique flora and fauna of Iori floodplains;

4. Takhti-Tefa and Kila-Kupra mud volcanoes. They will make you think about the  Planet Earth – the common home of mankind;

5. The always different, built on a high rock, the fortress of Khornabuji, which has endured many battles, stands proudly today and amazes visitors with the knowledge and experience of its builders;

6. The place carrying the large positive energy - the Elijah Church located on a hill like a human image, which is respected by representatives of all major religions of the world and those who do not belong to any religion;

7. The beautiful canyon-Eagle Valley, which is proof of the geological changes of this region, which today is the habitat of many rare birds;

8. Local museums that protect the history, ethnography, archaeological exhibitions of this area

In 4 seasons of the year, you can enjoy delicious, local natural seasonal food, wine, and vodka.