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.
A tradition of knitting socks, „chiti”, carpets and pressing thick felt still exists in Tusheti and is very popular among the visitors. These are prepared from natural and ecologically pure material. Men prepare musical instruments, furniture and utensils for their families.
Traditional Tushetian cuisine is distinguished from food of other regions and deserves particular appreciation. Khinkali is best known among the Tushetian food that is made by meat chopped with a dagger and seasoned with water savory-kvliavi. Tushetian khachapuri called Kotori and cottage cheese boiled in melted butter - Khavitsi are also very popular dishes.
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You are able to practice payable eco-tourist services at the National Parks of Georgia.
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