Tbilisi - Tusheti - Tbilisi

2 NIGHT / 3 DAY

Tusheti authenticity, amazing nature, breathtaking views, unique architecture, specific traditions, and delicious local beer is why Tusheti should be on the visit list in Georgia. Just imagine, you can conquer Abano, the highest pass in the country (2950 m), to witness the whole complex of defense towers in the villages of Omalo and Dartlo at an altitude of over 2,000 meters above sea level, ride horses along the unbeaten paths, learn about ancient traditions of making local cheese and beer.

Omalo is the central village of the region, and the first you see coming to Tusheti. Several Tushetian families even stay there for the winter while other locals go down to the valleys. The most important and impressive historical object here is the complex of watch towers called Keselo epically set on a high cliff. There is a small ethnographic museum inside one of the towers.

Omalo

A hike from Omalo to Dartlo will take about 3-4 hours. Houses and towers of Dartlo were recently restored and now included on the list of protected cultural heritage of the country. Dartlo is only inhabited in the summer. But until last year one local person spent the long Tushetian winter in the village.
Dartlo is also a starting point to a spectacular five-day trekking path to Khevsureti. The trek begins with Dartlo to Andaki pass, covering difficult 14 kilometers, and continues with hike or horseback ride along the uninhabited mountains towards Shatili village.

Dartlo

This small picturesque village is located at the same altitude as Omalo but separated by a big mountain gorge from Omalo.
The only Orthodox church in the region (Sameba church, XIX c.) is located in Shenako. Its frescoes have been restored at the beginning of our century. Just next to the church you can see one of above mentioned sacred places, “nishi”. Here, again, one can witness how paganism and Christianity are intertwined in this wonderful place.

Shenako

Highlights of tour

Strarting from hotel
Omalo
Dartlo
Overnight in Tusheti