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  1. nopasaran avatar

    RE: Highest Caucasus Roads

    by nopasaran 22 May 2012

    Do not know about Armenia, but here are several ones in Georgia: Jvari pass on the road to Kazbegi reaches 2 379 meters altitude... …

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    RE: Two Weeks in Georiga

    by celticbhoy7 13 May 2012

    I'm not sure about Racha but Tusheti probably won't be too accesible in late May. Flying to Mestia can be risky if on a tight schedule…

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    Two Weeks in Georiga

    by Matt1836 13 May 2012

    Hi, My wife and I are traveling to Georgia for two weeks in late May. We're in Tbilisi for about four days once we arrive and are trying…

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    Re: Svaneti/Upper Tusheti in April/Early May?

    by jconnor 27 April 2012

    So do you think it will be too early to try to cross the Andaki Pass (near Omalo) in mid to late June? Do you know what the winter has…

  5. nopasaran avatar

    RE: Georgia and Azerbaijian Must to see sites

    by nopasaran 11 March 2012

    Svaneti, Tusheti, Khevsureti, Racha, Borjom-Kharagauli National Park - these are my favorites. :) Followed by Kakheti and Samtskhe-Javakh…

  6. nopasaran avatar

    RE: mountain areas end of march

    by nopasaran 05 March 2012

    Kazbegi is a possibility; Svaneti also has slim chance; 100 % impossible to go to Khevsureti & Tusheti.

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    RE: Khevsureti National Park

    by nopasaran 27 February 2012

    Khevsureti is indeed very beautiful. I have last been there in 2004. Small correction - it is not a National park - the neighboring Tusheti…

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    RE: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

    by seb26 17 February 2012

    Happy to help! Yes, Tusheti is a little hard to access but totally worth it. Here are some photos if you want to see what I'm talking…

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    RE: turkey - Georgia

    by seb26 24 January 2012

    Georgia is amazing, and fairly easy to get around. I wouldn't rent a car, just because the drivers there are a bit crazy! You can catch…

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    RE: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

    by seb26 24 January 2012

    In Georgia, I would highly recommend Tusheti. It's very remote and absolutely breathtaking; you can see Russia on a clear day! Also, Kvareli…

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    Re: Georgia/Armenia by bike

    by seb26 24 January 2012

    In Georgia -- you should check out Tusheti, near the Russian border. It is very remote and absolutely breathtaking, but somewhat difficult…

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    RE: Svaneti/Upper Tusheti in April/Early May?

    by Why_Not_Tbilisi 06 January 2012

    Svaneti is accesable whole year, but Tusheti is usually "virtually" closed till 15 June ... But Svaneti can give you an overview of how…

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    RE: Caucasus in June

    by Why_Not_Tbilisi 06 January 2012

    In June it is possible to go to Pankisi gorge ( place where chechen minority lives) - awesome place, people ... And Tusheti is avaliable…

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    RE: Travelling Caucasus in July-August, I would like some practical information

    by zashibis 16 December 2011

    >I understand that it shouldn't be too naked, but do I need to cover my arms? I heard something about men wearing shorts being mildly…

  15. beyrouth avatar

    RE: A month trip to Georgia

    by beyrouth 20 November 2011

    Do not miss Tusheti, it's the most beautiful region of Georgia. I went there for a week in July this year. It's very expensive to get…

  16. asergienko avatar

    Pankisi Gorge - yes or no?

    by asergienko 31 October 2011

    Hi, We are planning our 2012 Georgia/Armenia trip and have run into an interesting issue concerning the Pankisi Gorge area. The 2011…

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    Georgia & Armenia with kids

    by wielanddehoon 28 October 2011

    Next July we're off to Georgia and Armenia with 2 couples and 4 kids (6 to 8 yrs old). Any specific ideas about keeping them entertained?…

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    Georgia & Armenia with 6-8 year old

    by wielanddehoon 28 October 2011

    Next July we're off to Georgia and Armenia with 2 couples and 4 kids (6 to 8 yrs old). Any specific ideas about keeping them entertained?…

  19. nopasaran avatar

    RE: Svaneti/Upper Tusheti in April/Early May?

    by nopasaran 01 October 2011

    Just a note - it snowed in Omalo today.

  20. nopasaran avatar

    RE: Svaneti/Upper Tusheti in April/Early May?

    by nopasaran 30 September 2011

    Very few stay in Tusheti through the winter. Mainly in Omalo.

  21. flipholsinger avatar

    Re: Svaneti/Upper Tusheti in April/Early May?

    by flipholsinger 29 September 2011

    Hey, thanks for the great photos and information. Do you know if many people remain in Tusheti through the winter?

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    Re: cheap accomodation in Tusheti, Dartlo

    by flipholsinger 28 September 2011

    Teo, who do you know who remains in Tusheti for the entire winter?

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    RE: shatili to omalo trek

    by GuidesCamp 14 September 2011

    hi first , Tusheti divided in two main parts , two parallel valleys , Pirikita alazani (pirikita gorge ) and Tusheti alazani ( gometsari…

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    Re: A month trip to Georgia

    by boombullyhostel 11 September 2011

    Hello, Definitely it will be better to visit Tusheti first, cause there is a possibility that the road maybe closed afterwards. All other…

  25. emeraldwhite avatar

    RE: A month trip to Georgia

    by emeraldwhite 10 September 2011

    You'll be fine in Svaneti - the road to Mestia is cleaned year round. Same for Kazbegi. More remote places like Tusheti or Khevsureti…

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