Lagodekhi preserved territories are located in the north-eastern part of Georgia, on the border with Dagestan and Azerbaijan, on the 3500-4000 meters above the sea level. The territories consist of a sanctuary and conservation area. Lagodekhi preserved territories are the oldest in the Caucasus and its environment received a sanctuary status at the beginning of the last century. The sanctuary was founded in 1912. Flora and fauna is rich and diverse here.

In the vicinity of preserved territories there are numerous important historical and archaeological monuments.