A top hiking & ski spot in the Caucasus, this full travel guide to Svaneti Georgia brings you all the info you need for a fab trip!
Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.
As we step into 2024, it's time to refresh our travel lists and set our sights on new horizons. Having journeyed across continents, I've discovered that each
In the last couple of years I've had a number of friends visit the country of Georgia. They'd come back and the comments were always the same - it's amazing, the people are lovely, the nature is stunning, the prices are wonderful And yet, every time I searched for images, even on NatGeo and other outlets, I only saw the same three or four locations photographed. So, with a head full of misconceptions and a certain amount of trepidation II set out to drive and wander western Georgia free-form, with no set agenda, and only a hope I'd make it to the Svaneti region and ultimately the remote village of Ushguli. What met me was a country full of warm people, incredible nature, spectacular autumn colors, gorgeous mountains, rich history and so much more. Photos were taken during a 10 day road trip with a four wheel drive vehicle. For licensing or usage requests, please reach out directly.
The artist does not have a family and lives together with his brother in Ushguli, community that is considered the highest inhabited point in Europe. Fridon’s artworks are distinguished for their individualism, deep meanings and bright colors. It is a pity that the painter and his incredible artworks are not known to 95 percent of the population. As the painter says, he never had an exhibition and he paints just for himself. He lives a plain and natural lifestyle, breathes fresh air, is surrounded with nature and does not use a cell phone. When being a peasant, he used to draw on the pieces of paper. It is noteworthy that Fridon studied in the famous Tbilisi Academy of Arts, yet he did not stay to live in the city. Ushguli Village in Svaneti. Photo by Giorgi Nikolava Upon entering his small and modest house, the visitor finds oneself in an incredible gallery or a museum hidden in the great Caucasus Mountains. When asking the artist why he chose surrealism, he simply answers, because realism is imitation. His surrealistic paintings with Georgian motives are a new word not only in Georgia’s history of arts but generally in the world of arts. “ I have been painting since being a child. When I was a child I used to go out completely naked and draw on snow with coal”, the artist says in the interview with one of the journalists.“Nature, world, universe and human are my main inspirations,” the artist says.Check out the gallery {{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}Fridon Nizharadze in Svaneti {{ArticleSplitCont}}The Castle of Devils (kazhetis Tsikhe) from Georgian epic poem with Ushba Mount in the background {{ArticleSplitCont}}Photo courtesy of Giorgi Liparteliani {{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}Photo courtesy of Giorgi Liparteliani {{ArticleSplitCont}}The artist's bedroom {{ArticleSplitCont}}Photo courtesy of Giorgi Liparteliani {{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}{{ArticleSplitCont}}Related stories:Petre Otskheli – A progressive Georgian artist of 1930s that the world must know Svaneti among 20 cozy villages to escape city’s bustle One of the first photos of Svaneti captured by famous Italian photographer
Hotel in Mestia, Svaneti. Georgia A cozy and comfortable house with a well-equipped yard For detailed information visit the website: hotel-mestia.ge
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Svaneti trekking is one of the best and the most popular trekking tours in Georgia. Upper Svaneti is an exceptionally beautiful high mountainous regions of Georgia, distinguished by unique nature, architecture and local traditions. Here we see gorgeous snow-capped Caucasus peaks, erected one by one, like Tetnuldi, Shkhara, Ushba, etc. Ushguli community is an exceptionally attractive settlement, located at 2100 meters above the sea level. Cultural and geographical sights of the region include Svaneti ethnographic museum (displaying ancient exhibits), Shdugra waterfall, Koruldi lakes, chalaadi glacier, Lamaria church, etc. Travel and explore this wonderland with us! HIGHLIGHTS: Mount Ushba Shdugra waterfall Mestia Latali & Lenjeri temples Chalaadi glacier Tasting Svanetian dishes Mulakhi community villages Adishi glacier Ushguli community Mount Shkhara TOUR DETAILS: Category: outdoor activities Available: late spring-early fall Age: 16-65 Duration: 10 days Route length: 82 km Group size: optional ITINERARY: TOUR PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING: Personal medicines Waterproof shoes Sandals or trainers Warm jacket and raincoat Warm hat Sun hat Sunglasses Sunscreen Personal hygiene items Backpack TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Pick-up and transfer to the airport transportation by comfortable vehicle Baggage carrying by a horse during the whole tour Certified guide service 9 overnights (8 overnights in the guesthouse, 1 - in the hotel) Meals included for the duration of the tour TOUR PRICE: Number of people 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Price per person 800€ 840€ 890€ 954€ 1040€ 916€ 1024€ 1219€ 1604€ 2770€
A guide to hiking from Ushguli to Chvelpi via Latpari Pass, in Svaneti, Georgia. With GPX download, map, trail notes, a video, and more.
The Mestia to Ushguli trek is a beautiful multi-day hike through Georgia’s incredible Upper Svaneti region. This multi day trek weaves through the remote Caucasus Mountains and passes through traditional mountain hamlets dotted with iconic medieval Svan towers. These towers were
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images Svaneti is known for its architectural treasures and picturesque landscapes. The famous Svaneti towers erected mainly in the 9th-12th centuries, make the region’s villages very attractive. Upper Svaneti was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1996.
