Ushguli/Place
Panoramic viewpoints across Ushguli toward Georgia’s highest mountain and the snow-covered peaks of the Greater Caucasus.
About this place
Mount Shkhara rises directly behind Ushguli and forms the dramatic backdrop to the community’s villages and towers. At approximately 5,203 metres, it is the highest mountain in Georgia and one of the highest peaks of the Greater Caucasus.
Views are available from many parts of Ushguli, although visibility depends heavily on clouds and changing mountain weather. Early morning often provides the clearest conditions. The open areas around Zhibiani, Lamaria Church and the beginning of the glacier route are particularly suitable for photography.
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Ushguli
~120 min
A collection of high-mountain villages filled with medieval defensive towers, stone houses, narrow paths and traditional Svan architecture.
~35 min
A historic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, standing on a hill above Ushguli with Mount Shkhara in the background.
~45 min
A small local museum displaying archaeological and cultural objects connected with the history of Upper Svaneti.
~45 min
Historic fortified structures traditionally associated with Queen Tamar and Georgia’s medieval Golden Age.
Tours
A nine-day cultural and mountain journey across Georgia, combining Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe, Kutaisi, Martvili, Racha, Mestia and Ushguli with historic monuments, canyons, wineries and Greater Caucasus landscapes.
An active trekking journey through Georgia combining Mestia, Koruldi Lakes, Mazeri, Adishi, Ushguli, Mtskheta and Kazbegi with mountain hikes, family visits, folklore, local food and panoramic Caucasus landscapes.
An eight-day journey through Georgia combining Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mestia, Ushguli and Batumi with historic city walks, medieval monasteries, mountain hiking, traditional Svan culture, Black Sea views and Georgian wine tasting.
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