About
Step back in time in europe's highest medieval village, surrounded by stunning caucasus mountains.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time into medieval europe
- Explore the last truly untouched side of europe
- Experience the dramatic scenery and living history
Must try
- Hike to the shkhara glacier
- Hike to waterfalls
- Ride horseback through wildflower meadows
- Wander the narrow lanes between ancient towers
- Hike the mestia to ushguli trek
Pro tips
- Take a shared 4x4 back to mestia
- Download offline maps
- Carry cash in the mountains
- Pack for very different weather
- Ask locals for directions instead of google maps
Good to know
- The road from mestia is rough and mountainous
- Power outages can occur
- Weather can change quickly
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