Upper Svaneti Region
The Alpine region of Upper Svaneti is located in the north of Georgia. It has a high level of authenticity, its population has preserved a number of ancient beliefs and traditions and has its own language - Svan. The Upper Svaneti region is included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Svaneti attracts tourists from all over the world. People come here to spend time surrounded by untouched nature, to conquer impregnable mountains and rivers, to immerse themselves in the local flavor and culture. From the capital of Svaneti - the city of Mestia - it is easy to visit with excursion the highest mountain village in Europe, in which people constantly live - the village of Ushguli.
During the tour of Svaneti you can see the famous Svan towers, at masterclasses learn how to make Svan hats and knives, cook traditional Svan dishes. In the warm season active trekking routes to mountain lakes, glaciers and waterfalls are popular. Professional tourists come here to conquer the two most difficult peaks of Europe and the Caucasus for climbing - Mount Ushba and the highest mountain of Georgia - Shkhara. In winter two ski resorts operate in Svaneti - Hatsvali, and Tetnuldi.
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