Nicolas Landru

Ushguli Vacations

Ushguli is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. This ancient Svan village, with its houses each containing defensive towers, is the highest inhabited village in Europe - if it's even actually in Europe. It is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with all of Upper Svaneti.

Visit Ushguli

Hiking / Trekking
Museums
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Ushguli: How to get there?

About 28 miles or 4 hours by jeep from Mestia

Ushguli: See when to go ?

From April to October

Ushguli: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Ushguli: What to see nearby?

David Garedja Monastery sitting in clouds

What our travelers think of their stay

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Ushguli is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. This ancient Svan village, with its houses each containing defensive towers, is the highest inhabited village in Europe - if it's even actually in Europe. It is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with all of Upper Svaneti.

My suggestion

Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Zhibiani, the penultimate hamlet. It will allow you to go inside a defensive tower and discover stunning medieval Svaneti icons.