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Community of villages in Svaneti, Georgia
Photo: Andrzej Wójtowicz from Poznań, Poland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ushguli is a community of four villages in Northwestern Georgia next to the foot of Shkhara, one of the highest Caucasian summits.
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It dates back to the 12th century.
By taxi
Otherwise a trip from Mestia is the easiest way to see Ushguli. A private vehicle can take you up for a day trip, or for a few days. The cost will be approximately 200 lari for a day trip.
On foot
It is also possible to hike from Mestia in 3-4 days which is a great way to see Svaneti for the able-bodied—see Northwestern Georgia#Do.
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