Explore the Majestic Caucasus Mountains - Unveil Hidden Wonders
🌍 Georgia: A hiker’s paradise
🏰 Georgia, a beautiful country at the end of the Caucasus Mountains, attracts hiking enthusiasts from all over the world with its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural atmosphere. Although relatively niche, its scenery and cultural atmosphere are quite European, and the price is much lower than traveling in Europe.
🏕 The diverse topography: snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests and grasslands make Georgia a unique hiking destination. Hiking through the snow-capped mountains, forests, glaciers, flowers and other beautiful scenery is a feast for the eyes. This hiking experience is unforgettable.
🗺️ Recommended hiking routes
🔷 Mestia to Ushguli Hiking Route
Classic Route: This is the most classic, most scenic and most accessible hiking route in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, and is known as one of the world's classic hiking routes.
Itinerary Overview: The total distance is about 50 kilometers, with about 15 kilometers of hiking per day, and the cumulative climb does not exceed 800 meters/day. The difficulty is moderate, and there are accommodation and supplies along the way. It is suitable for hiking enthusiasts of all levels.
Best season: May to early October, when the vegetation is rich in color and the scenery against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains is particularly charming.
🔷 Caucasus Mountains Classic Hiking Route
Stunning scenery: The scenery is stunning and accessible, with a daily hike of about 12 kilometers and moderate difficulty.
Attractions along the way: Juta Village, Abdlauri Lake (White Lake), etc.
🧭Itinerary Reference
The following is a detailed itinerary for your reference:
- D1：Departure point - Tbilisi
- D2：Tbilisi - Kazbekistan - Gudauri
- D3：Kazbek - Sno Village - Zuta - Gudauri
(*Hiking route: Fifth Station 3km2h - Joki Lake 4km2.5h - Joki Pass 3km2.5h - Abdlauri Lake)
- D4：Kazbekistan/Gudauri - Gori - Kutaisi
- D5：Kutaisi - Zugdidi - Mestia
- D6：Mestia - Zhabeshi Village
- D7：Zhabeshi Village - Adishi Village
- D8：Adishi Village - Ushguri Rural Area
- D9：Ushguli - Tbilisi
- D10：Tbilisi - Departure
- D11：Arrivals
🎒Essential Items List
To ensure your hiking trip is safe and comfortable, here are some essential equipment and supplies:
Equipment: hiking shoes, jackets, raincoats, down jackets, hats, headscarves, gloves, glasses and other warm, sun-proof and rain-proof clothing, as well as backpacks, waterproof bags, conversion plugs, power strips, etc.
Supplies: Accommodation along the way includes breakfast, dinner and meals, but it is recommended to bring some high-calorie foods such as chocolate, pastries, etc. to prevent hunger.
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📸 Let’s communicate together
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