Destination
Tusheti
Slate towers at Omalo, over the Abano pass, a rough mountain road open roughly June to October.
How to get to Tusheti
By car, Tusheti is about 6 h from Tbilisi (186 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 5 h 40 min away by car (174 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
6 h
186 km
From the nearest airport
5 h 40 min
Tbilisi International Airport · 174 km
Which car to take
- SUV
Unsurfaced mountain road; we send a car suited to it.
Best time to go
- Summer
How long to stay
3–4 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Omalo
- Dartlo
- Diklo
- Shenako
- Parsma
- The Abano pass
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Telavi and its old plane tree
- Pshaveli, the last village before the pass
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Mountains
- Nature
What to eat here
- Guda cheese
- Kotori
The cooking of Tusheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Tours that include it
Questions about Tusheti
- How far is Tusheti from Tbilisi?
- About 6 h by car, 186 km.
- Which airport is closest to Tusheti?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 5 h 40 min away by car (174 km).
- When is the best time to visit Tusheti?
- Summer.
- How many days do I need in Tusheti?
- 3–4 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
