LEPL Agency of Protected Areas

Tusheti State Nature Reserve is located in Akhmeta Municipality, Kakheti region, Georgia. The reserve encompasses parts of the forested areas surrounding the villages of Omalo, Diklo, Shenako, Kumelaurta and Khiso. Its territory stretches from the confluence of the Pirikiti Alazani and Tusheti (Gometsari) Alazani rivers to Georgia’s state border with the Russian Federation. The reserve was established primarily to preserve and protect unique, pristine pine and birch forests. Tusheti State Nature Reserve covers a total area of 10,275 hectares.