Explore the heritage of Lashkheti community
Lashkheti community is the land of legends and Svan heritage. Located on the upper part of Lower Svaneti on the way to Upper Svaneti, it offers visitors an abundance of religious and cultural heritage and panoramic views of the Greater Caucasus. Every type of visitor will be able to discover something they enjoy in the Lashkheti community, irrespective of interests and the group composition.
Resort Muashi
The Muashi balneo-climatic resort is located in the Lashkheti community, near the village of Sasashi, at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level. The resort is distinguished by its beautiful meadows, forests and mountain views, and healing mineral waters flow on the site. The access road to the resort is pace and can be reached both on foot and by car.
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Sasashi Archangel Church
The Sasashi Archangel Church is located in the forest near the village of Sasashi, three kilometers from the village, at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level. The church is a monument of the 10th-12th centuries. The building has lost its original appearance, although traces of church painting are still preserved on the walls of the temple. A hiking trail will lead you to the church, which begins in the Pari district of the village of Sasashi.
Tskhetashi Complex
The Tskhetashi complex is located in the Tskhetashi district of the village of Lekosandi. It includes two adjacent halls and a tower. The complex can be reached both on foot and by car.
Chukuli Archangel Church
The Chukuli Archangel Church is located in the village of Chukuli at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level. The church is a monument of the 10th-11th centuries and is completely painted. The church can be reached both on foot and by car.
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Village Makhashi
Makhashi is a historical village in Lower Svaneti, located 42 kilometers from Lentekhi at an altitude of 1480 meters above sea level. The village has typical Svan traditional architecture, and you can see old Svan houses with a machu roof, also known as "Lushnu Koor". To the east, a little further from the village, is the Makhashi Archangel Church, which is also a historical monument of the Middle Ages. You can reach the village on foot or by off-road vehicle.
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Zeskho Gorge
Zeskho Gorge is located in the Lashkheti community, 62 kilometers from Lentekhi, at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. You will find beautiful fields, mountains, and amazing views of the peaks. You can also plan interesting and adventurous hiking routes. Zeskho Gorge is located 3 kilometers from the Lentekhi-Ushguli-Mestia connecting road, where you can get there on foot or by off-road vehicle.
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Ailama
The Ailama site is located at the foot of the southern slope of the Ailama peak, 59 kilometers from the village of Lentekhi, adjacent to the Lentekhi-Ushguli-Mestia connecting road. It is an ideal place for camping, from where you can plan interesting hiking and cycling routes, enjoy the beautiful nature and breathtaking views of the Caucasus peaks. You can reach the site both on foot and by car.
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The village of Mele
The village of Mele is located in the Lashkheti community at an altitude of 1320 meters above sea level, 40 kilometers from the town of Lentekhi. You can visit the Svan tower built in the late Middle Ages, as well as the remains of the old Svan settlement "Lushnu Koor". The Lentekhi-Ushguli-Mestia connecting road passes through the village, and it is possible to get to the place both on foot and by car.
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