| Ouchgouli | |
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| The towers of Ouchgouli. | |
| Information | |
| Country |  Georgia |
|---|---|
| Region | Svaneti |
| Location | |
 42 ° 55 ′ 4 ″ N 43 ° 0 ′ 57 ″ E | |
Ouchgouli is a mountain community of four or five villages of Svaneti.
Understand
To go
The means of transport to Ouchgouli are very limited. There is a route from Kutaisi which is served by private vehicles. Otherwise a trip to Mestia is the best way to see Ouchgouli. A private vehicle can take you there for a day trip or for a few days. The cost will be ~ 50-70 USD for a day trip. The cost is higher if you stay a little longer. The trip to Mestia takes about 4-5 h for less than 70 km due to the poor quality of the road. It is also possible to walk there from Mestia in 3-4 days. It is a great way to see Svaneti for the physically fit.
Circulate
Once you arrive in the villages, you can easily reach the others on foot.
To see
- The Museum of Ethnography
5-6 GEL. – A visit to the 5 is well worth 6 GEL that the local children will ask at the entrance. Housed in a preserved Svan house, the museum contains artefacts illustrating the long history of the Svaneti regions. Local children will provide a memorized description of the artifacts in fair English.
5-6 GEL- Georgian War Chest – Placed in the "most inaccessible part of Georgia" the countless national treasures were placed in the monastery of Ouchgouli during times of conflict.
Do
To buy
Eat
There are a few cafes and small shops. You can also get food from your guest house.
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Ask anyone in the village for a place to sleep. The price will be 20 to 30 USD per night and include all your meals.
