Main image: Florian Pinel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped image)
Getting There
It takes about 8 hours to drive to Svaneti from Tbilisi. (Local driver is recommended.)
You can fly from Natakhtari to Mestia as well. (Natakhtari is 1 hour drive from Tbilisi, capital.)
What to Expect
Centuries old sites, unique traditions, breathtaking towers, immersed in a captivating nature.
History
Ushguli has been cut off from the rest of Svaneti due to its natural location. Even going to the nearest community, Kala – 7 kilometers away, is quite a challenge. There is a legend about the Structure of Devi (In Georgian mythology, Devi is many-headed ogres) – a rock, which, according to the legend, closed the Enguri valley and flooded the village.
Facilities Available
Locals are extremely welcoming and hospitable. International, certified mountain guides are available (IFMGA)
