Extreme adventures in Georgia on the Tusheti road

Tusheti is a historical region in northern Georgia that offers every visitor a new stage of adventure in this part of the world. This place is attractive, especially for lovers of extreme sports, because the road to Tusheti is one of the most dangerous in the world. Tusheti region has untouched nature, so you will get wildlife adventure. This region is not a popular tourist destination, so it is especially worth seeing.
History and traditions
Archaeological excavations in Tusheti show its existence since ancient times. Some of the objects found here date back to the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages.
Traditionally, the Tushets are sheep breeders because of the excellent conditions for lambing. The Tusheti region is also famous for a special cheese called Guda cheese and high quality wool. In the past, cheese was exported to Europe, but even today, pasture and cattle breeding is the main source of income for Tušeti. You will see many local shepherds who spend the whole summer in Tusheti highlands to earn money.
Tusheti today

Tusheti is recognized as one of the most ecologically clean regions of the Caucasus, as well as a popular destination for mountain hiking. Another interesting fact about the Tusheti is that they do not eat pork at all. You won’t find pigs in Tušetis farmsteads, because it is considered a great sin. Therefore, travelers visiting this region are always advised not to bring pork with them. Visitors can also see Koshkebi, the stone towers. These towers still stand in many villages and are very attractive to tourists. In addition, there are charming river valleys – Pirikiti Alazani and Tushetis Alazani, which make the landscape of Labia extremely impressive.
The road leading to Tusheti is very extreme. Therefore, you can visit this region only from the end of May to the middle of October. You are sure to enjoy the wild nature, a mix of steeple-dotted villages, snow-capped rocky peaks and beautiful deep gorges.

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