According to ancient local traditions, pigs are taboo for local people and for this reason, food made from pork is forbidden in Tusheti. Local people consider it disrespectful for visitors to bring pork to Tusheti.
According to local traditions, women are forbidden from entering local sacred shrines and sanctuaries.
Tusheti is a remote region, and as such there are no amenities such as petrol stations, pharmacies, beauty salons, banks, ATMs or currency exchanges booths.
Ageurta (XVII – XVIII centuries) is located in Chaghma Valley, 9 km far from village Lower Omalo. It is possible to go by vehicle as well as by foot from Omalo to Shenako. Pedestrian trail goes from Shenako to Aguerta.
Iliuerti Monastery (XIX century) is located in Gometsary Valley, village Iliurta, 23 km far from village Lower Omalo. It is possible to visit village Iliurta by vehicle and as well as by foot.
Attraction Passes
You are able to practice payable eco-tourist services at the National Parks of Georgia.
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