The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region, Georgia

March 17, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region, Georgia including Mountain Ushba, Katskhi Pillar, Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, Mikheil Khegiani House Museum, Koruldi Lakes, Chaladi Glacier, Inguri Dam, Khatsvali Ski Resort, Anaklia-Ganmukhuri Pedestrian Bridge, Poti Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region

1. Mountain Ushba

Mestia Georgia http://discover-chiatura.com.ge/
Excellent
90%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 63 reviews

Mountain Ushba

2. Katskhi Pillar

Katskhi Georgia +995 592 23 23 99 http://discover-chiatura.com.ge/
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Katskhi Pillar

Reviewed By callek2016 - Hong Kong, China

We have seen pictures online and read about this place. And finally we got here. We had a rental car from Kutaisi and drove here ourselves. Not an easy ride with a bad car but a very interesting drive. The way ‘down’ from the pillal was needing to speed up on the car to get over the small hill, exciting, not for novice drivers. We were all alone, as out of tourist season. We know it is “just” a small building on a pillar but still felt very special coming here. It took us a good 4h, drive back and forth and the visit. At the foot of the pillar is a small chapel where we lit candles for our recent past family members. The lighter is in the drawer by the altar... Candle in the small and very friendly shop. It was just (early Jan) under renovation and seems they are making a few more buildings, the existing buildings are old and pretty so guess it will be a bit more touristic later on.

3. Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography

A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia +995 322 99 80 22 http://museum.ge/
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography

Reviewed By 514wesleys

This is one of the best ethnographic museums I've ever visited. Svaneti has a long cultural history and this museum has artifacts and insight that spans it all. It's also beautifully filled.

4. Mikheil Khegiani House Museum

M. Khegiani st. 34, Mestia 384750 Georgia +995 595 41 29 61 http://redigo.ru/geo/Europe/Georgia/poi/35291
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Mikheil Khegiani House Museum

Reviewed By TrekGeorgia-Tours - Georgia, null

This is a small museum dedicated to the greatest Georgian alpinist - Mikheil Khergiani. Here you will find out how this man lived, with its personal belongings, achievements. You will also see how Svani people lived in the past. In addition, there is a small climbing wall inside the tower.

5. Koruldi Lakes

Mestia Georgia http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-koruldi-lakes-panorama-svaneti-georgia-image27047345
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Koruldi Lakes

Reviewed By RadimRadim - Canada, null

We hiked all the way from Mestia and the place is just stunning although there are lots of 4x4 on the way making this experience a little bit annoying. They can drive it all the way to the lakes, pretty sad.

6. Chaladi Glacier

Mestia Georgia http://www.worldtravelserver.com/travel/en/georgia/mestia/gallery_mestia/photo_64264766-To+the+Chaladi+glacier.html
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 182 reviews

Chaladi Glacier

Reviewed By WorldT30 - Pilsen, Czech Republic

It was beautiful way. By car from Mestia to the bridge in the valley it is only a little while. From the bridge it is very nice track through a beautiful landscape with dense forest along the river. It is really impressive and relaxing. Mestia taxi drivers are already quite spoiled by tourists because they "show power of money" and usually charge 40-50 GEL for this ride. We had rented car from small company in Tbilisi for whole stay in Gerogia which saved us a lot of money during our trip. Rent (price for rent a car) was cheaper than in large world-known rental companies. We rented Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 V6 4x4, automatic (Tiptronic), with AC, LPG/Gasoline. For those who are interested, here is the phone contact: +995 577 39 31 90 (this number we used) and the second one is +995 591 41 32 41. We saved much money by riding on LPG, it was really big advantage. Car 4x4 in the mountains it is sometimes a necessity. I definitely recommend visiting this place, as well as other places around Mestia. There is definitely something to see.

7. Inguri Dam

Jvari Georgia
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Inguri Dam

Reviewed By Departure811861 - Germany, null

Coming from the town of Jvari you must drive uphill into the reserve around Inguri Dam. There is a parking lot but some cars can go further, to where the buildings are. They were closed when we were there. The dam itself is monumental. It is an awe-inspiring construction from the Soviet era that took around 30 years to finish. The lake is embedded into the beautiful surrounding nature. The colour of the water is attractive. From here you can go on exploring the upward Valley of the river whose flow is stopped by the dam. Downwards The Valley is not attractive at all.

8. Khatsvali Ski Resort

Mestia Georgia http://snow.ge/ski-resorts-georgia/georgian-ski-resort-webcams/webcams-hatsvali.html
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Khatsvali Ski Resort

Reviewed By sepivip - Gudauri, Georgia

PERFECT place to ski in Georgia... outstanding forest & perfect snow quality with night skiing availability...

9. Anaklia-Ganmukhuri Pedestrian Bridge

Anaklia Georgia
Excellent
62%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Anaklia-Ganmukhuri Pedestrian Bridge

10. Poti Lighthouse

Poti Georgia
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Poti Lighthouse

Reviewed By PotiKefalFest

You have a chance to see this lighthouse at new city festival Kefal Fest which take place 15 08 2020

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