Things to do in Mestia

No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Georgia

Mestia

Mestia is located in the Caucasus Mountains of northwestern Georgia, at an elevation of approx. 1,500m, and serves as the gateway and cultural center of the Svaneti region. It is surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, glaciers, forests, and alpine meadows, offering magnificent natural scenery. Due to its remote location in the mountains, it has long preserved its unique architectural style, customs, and local culture, making it a tourist destination with distinct regional characteristics in Georgia. It is also a popular starting point for hiking, mountaineering, skiing, and glacier exploration. Visitors can travel from here to traditional mountain villages such as Ushguli, enjoy the natural views of the Caucasus Mountains, and experience local cuisine and folk culture.

No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Georgia

Ushguli

Ushguli is nestled at the end of the Enguri River valley in the Svaneti mountains of Georgia, backed by Mount Shkhara at an altitude of over 5,000m. Situated at an elevation of over 2,100m, it comprises four old stone villages—Murkmeli, Chazhashi, Chvibiani, and Zhibiani—and is one of the few permanently inhabited high-altitude villages in Europe. The iconic scenery here consists of hundreds of Svan towers: the tall, slender medieval stone towers were once fortresses for villagers to watch for enemies and shelter from snowstorms. Today, they still stand crowded together with churches and houses on the same hillside, while cattle and sheep roam freely in the stone-paved alleys between the towers. Walking through them feels like stumbling into a medieval mountain village that is still living its daily life.

No. 3 of Ski Resorts in Georgia

Khatsvali Ski Resort

Located near the town of Mestia in Georgia's Svaneti region, Khatsvali Ski Resort is a winter leisure destination centered around alpine skiing and the beauty of the Caucasus Mountains. Its high-quality snow, diverse trails, and pristine mountain landscape have made it a popular ski destination in Georgia and across Eastern Europe, attracting skiers of all levels to experience the unique charm of alpine snow. Its core strength lies in its exceptional natural conditions and professional ski facilities. Built on the natural terrain of the Caucasus Mountains, the resort boasts an abundant and soft snow season from December to April, providing excellent skiing conditions. Overall, Khatsvali Ski Resort combines professional skiing, natural scenery, and local culture, offering both a premium venue for skiers and a vital showcase for the winter charm of Mestia.

No. 5 of Ski Resorts in Georgia

Tetnuldi Ski Resort

Lamaria Church (Ushguli Church of the Mother of God)

Koruldi Lakes

Koruldi Lakes is one of the one-day hiking routes in Mestia. There are two lakes on the snow-capped mountain. The lake itself is very small. The scenery along the road is the same as the reflection of the snow-capped mountains. The section from the Cross (Cross) on the mountain to the top of the mountain is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, especially wonderful.

Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography

The museum is located on a hillside near the small village of Mesdia. The collections here include local ethnic costumes, supplies, ancient weapons, religious paintings, religious supplies, etc. After visiting the museum, you can take a car to the ropeway here (5-10 minutes), change to the cable car to see the beauty of the snow-capped mountains, and the cable car round trip takes about 1 hour.

Mikheil Khergiani Historic House Museum

Hatsvali Cable Car - Mestia

Hatsvali Ski Lift