Exploring the remote valleys of the Upper Svaneti in Georgia, from Mestia to Ushguli. It’s feels as though we stepped back into medieval times.
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Exploring the remote valleys of the Upper Svaneti in Georgia, from Mestia to Ushguli. It’s feels as though we stepped back into medieval times.
by intofarlands
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The Upper Svaneti is a remote region situated on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains, highlighted by Mount Shkhara, Georgia’s tallest peak at 5,201 meters. Green, coniferous forests, deep gorges carved by rushing rivers and the sweeping views of the mountains are the landscapes that have come to define the region, as well as the medieval stone towers that dot the landscape.
We spent a week exploring the region, feeling like we were transported back in time to a simple time. Slowing down in Ushguli was the highlight, staying in an 800 year old home with the local family showing so much kindness, especially to our little kids. I hope all travelers can be able to experience the joy we felt here in this place suspended in time.
If interested in more photos and a reflection of our time spent here: [Towers of Stone](https://www.intofarlands.com/stories/ushguli-and-the-upper-svaneti)
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