The most beautiful Georgian resorts. Visit the resort of Dartlo.

Dartlo is a real gem of Tusheti and one of the most beautiful and largest villages in the region. There are five and six-story tower fortresses up to 20 meters high, which served as living quarters and shelters from tribal raids from the north. They are located around in many other villages and villages of Tusheti, attracting many tourists with their architecture and history.

Tusheti consists of five communities: Chanchakhovani, Chagma, Gometsari, Tsovata and Pirikita. The communities comprise more than 50 villages, although many of them are already empty. All of the Tushin villages have defensive, signal tower fortresses that have been used as living quarters and shelters from attacks by hostile tribes. In addition, the region is famous for its unique crafts, such as brewing Tushino beer, making hinkali and Tushino cheese.

A few kilometers from Dartlo is the village of Kvavlo, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, where there are also tall and narrow battle towers built of slate and mortar. One of the most unique villages is Dochu, located in the valley of the river Gometsari on the very top of the cliff. Here you can see three-story houses covered with slate, with an abundance of balconies. In Chigo and Parsma, there are also preserved ancient houses, 3-4 stories high, with awnings and loopholes, which resemble tower fortresses. Several families lived in them. In Chigo, on an elevated site, stands the Lasharis Jvari prayer house, which is common to all Tushin residents. In this ancient building all Tushinians gathered to solve important issues of the community. The cult of Lashari was widespread not only in Tusheti, but also in Pshavi, Khevsureti, communities of neighboring lowlands and among mountaineers of Northern Caucasus.

Despite its isolation and mountainous terrain, it attracts tourists with its beauty and unique atmosphere. The village of Kvavlo, located on the right bank of the river Didkhevi, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, is another interesting place. If you decide to visit Tusheti, do not miss the opportunity to experience its culture and traditions. You can visit "Tushetoba", a folk festival where you can see how Tushi beer is brewed, hinkali are made and Tushi cheese is made. Young participants compete in national games, and local artists perform folk songs and dances. This is a great way to learn about the culture and traditions of Tusheti.

If you like outdoor activities, you can go hiking, biking, horseback riding and mountaineering. You can explore the local lakes and rivers and visit the waterfalls that are found in the area.

Visiting this resort, is a unique experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of antiquity and feel the spirit of times long gone by. And if you have any questions or comments about this article, feel free to leave them in the comments below! We will be happy to answer all your questions.