Pshav-Khevsureti Protected Area was established in 2014 (by the Law of Georgia on the Establishment and Management of Pshav-Khevsureti Protected Areas, 16 April 2014) and encompasses Pshav-Khevsureti National Park, Roshka Natural Monument, and Asa Managed Nature Reserve. It is possible to access Tusheti and Kazbegi Protected Areas (PAs) via footpaths. These treks are highly popular routes among eco-tourists and nature lovers in general.
The total size of Pshav-Khevsureti Protected Area is 80,012 ha (including the national park—75,936 ha, Roshka Natural Monument—133 ha, and the Asa Managed Nature Reserve—3,943 ha). Mountain landscapes and diverse and pristine ecosystems contribute to the protected area unique beauty.
The “Support Zone” includes settlements within and adjoining the national park: Anatori, Mutso, Kistani, Lebaiskari, Kalotana, Amgha, Chimgha, Andaki, Kino, Bindaurta, Archilo, Chechketi, Shatili, Ardoti (villages within the park), Ukana Pshavi (Chalakhevi), Ukana Pshavi (Vakis-Sopeli), Orbeulta, Khorieli, Khoshara, Akneli, Misakhi, Khitale, Botsaligo, Chkhuba, Ukana Pshavi (Elia-Gza), Ukankhadu, Kartsaulta, Ache, Khakhmati, Biso, Atabe, Tsinkhadu (Zeistecho), Tsnkhadu,Ustamalae, Keo, Barisakho, Bochkvilo, and Chalisopeli.
The protected area, like the Pshav-Khevsureti region as a whole, is characterized by its complex topography. Here, the deep erosive riverbeds of the rivers Arghuni, Asa, Khebsuretis Aragvi and their numerous tributaries divide the mountain ranges and the peaks rising to their crowns. The main Greater Caucasus watershed and a section of side ridges (between Chaukhi Massif and Mt. Patara Borvalo) run along the protected area.
Pshav-Khevsureti Protected Area is one of the richest regions in terms of high endemism of plant species. Pshav-Khevsureti flora includes 212 species endemic to the Caucasus, 35.4 % of the plant species found in the region are the Caucasus endemics. Out of 17 Caucasus endemic genera, 7 are found here.