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.
Architectural Complex of Village Chontio (XVII- XVIII centuries) is located in Pirikita Valley, 37 km far from village Lower Omalo. It is possible to visit Chontio by foot. The automobile road ends in village Girevi. From Girevi pedestrian trail goes to Chonta.
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You are able to practice payable eco-tourist services at the National Parks of Georgia.
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