Caucasus Tower Villages Route: Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo
A practical route for discovering Tusheti: about 71.6 km, recognisable landmarks and a landscape that changes gradually along the way.
- Distance
- 71.6 km
- Time
- 1 d 12 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
This route links the most useful landmarks of the area - Omalo, Diklo, Tusheti towers - into one clear itinerary. The length is about 71.6 km, with a linear layout and terrain that should be matched to the season.
It can be walked as one continuous journey or split into separate sections, depending on fitness, daylight and available transport.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
No
With a dog
With caution
By bike
No
With a stroller
No
Signal
Patchy
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Arrange a jeep transfer from Telavi or Alvani to Omalo; public transport is limited.
By car
Use a high-clearance vehicle and an experienced driver. The road to Tusheti is seasonal and exposed.
Parking
Park in Omalo or near guesthouses and village access points.
What to expect
Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo
Omalo
Diklo
Tusheti towers
remote Caucasus roads
Difficult sections and safety
Pay attention to junctions, wet surfaces and the return plan near Omalo. Some signs may be missing, so an offline map is useful.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Omalo is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
power bank
cash and documents
overnight gear if needed
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Dirt 49% · Dirt / grass 46% · Compacted dirt 3%
Surface is defined for 25.1 km of 71.6 km.
Dirt
49% · 12.4 km
Dirt / grass
46% · 11.7 km
Compacted dirt
3% · 0.66 km
Improved surface
1% · 0.24 km
Concrete
1% · 0.12 km
Route photos
7 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Arrange a jeep transfer from Telavi or Alvani to Omalo; public transport is limited
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 71.6 km, moderate.
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