Place to visit
Kaidjani, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Kaidjani is a summit (კაიჯანი) in Georgia, at 3,914 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- კაიჯანი
- Where
- Georgia
- Elevation
- 3,914 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- TBS Tbilisi, 127 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.76639, 44.55249
What it is and where
Kaidjani is a summit (კაიჯანი) in Georgia, at 3,914 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.76639, 44.55249; the nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS, Tbilisi), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kaidjani is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,914 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:11
- FebBetter not10:19
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:11
- MayBetter not14:27
- JunPossible15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:30
- DecBetter not8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kaidjani has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Chati GlacierGlacier5.5 km
- DevdarakiGlacier in Georgia6.3 km
- Abano GlacierGlacier in Georgia8.1 km
- Mount KazbekDormant volcano in Georgia and Russia8.2 km
- GergetiGlacier in Georgia9.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: Nature
- Shkhara: highest mountain of Main Caucasus Range, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia and Russia
- Krubera Cave: cave in Georgia
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park: national park in Georgia spanning parts of six municipalities
- Sochi National Park: national park of Russia
- Kolkheti National Park: national park
- Uplistsikhe: ancient city in Georgia
Every Georgia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaidjani?
It is a summit (კაიჯანი in the local language) in Georgia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kaidjani?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,914 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Kaidjani?
The nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), 127 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Chati Glacier, Devdaraki, Abano Glacier. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature338 places for nature in Georgia, from Mount Kazbek to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kaidjani on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.