Guide de voyage: Omalo 2026

Omalo : idées de séjour, infos pratiques et culturelles

July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti One of the towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.
July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti One of the towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.
July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti The top towers of Keselo, a medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. Keselo is few tens of metres over the village Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo, which is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.
July 2010 Kvemo (Upper) Omalo in Georgian Caucasus in Tusheti region. Altitude ca. 2.100 m, view from Keselo Fortress towards Tusheti Alazani river valley in the west. The watchtower made of shale stone are natural part of this region, each a little fortress on its own. In the past the Georgian used it to defend against invaders from Dagestan or Chechnya. Omalo can be reached only during summer by foot (few days) or 4WD cars (5 hours), as one has to come from ca. 700 m alt. Alvani village under the mountains over Abano pass in alt. 2.950 m. You can trek to Shatili in Khevsureti region (80 km, 5-6 days) on your own or using hired local mountain guide eventually with horses to carry the heavy backpack.
July 2010 Keselo Fortress, Kvemo Omalo, Tusheti Keselo is medieval fortress consisting of 13 towers built in 14-15th century, altitude is ca. 2.000 metres. The fortress originally served as protection against Mongol invaders and later against Dagestani invaders. It was mostly used only in summer months when the raids were usual. In winter people lived in the village below the fortress. It has lost its purpose in 19th century after the Russians allied with local Tushs. It was abandoned and destroyed during World War II. In 2003 the reconstruction started and sponsored by a Dutch family. Many of the towers were built back from ruins, accomodating a museum of local tradition with many old photos from the region. The village below is Kvemo (=Upper) Omalo and the range south is the first mountains wall of Caucasus with peaks up to 3.500 meters. It is a usual starting point for trek west to Shatili in Khevsureti region or day hikes to Shenako or Diklo villages to the east.
Hotel Samzeo

Hotel Samzeo

3.5 out of 5
Tusheti Akhmeta Kakheti
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel 3,5 étoiles trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner gratuit, un parking gratuit ...
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Lileo

Lileo

3 out of 5
Omalo Akhmeta Kakheti
Séjournez dans cette maison d'hÎtes à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner (en supplément), une réception ouverte 24 h/24 et un service de ménage ...
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Hotel/Guesthouse in Caucasus mountains

Hotel/Guesthouse in Caucasus mountains

Akhmeta Région de la Kakhétie
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose une laverie.
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Prix le plus bas trouvĂ© au cours des 24 derniĂšres heures sur la base d’un sĂ©jour d’une nuit pour 2 adultes. Les prix et la disponibilitĂ© sont susceptibles de changer. D’autres conditions peuvent s’appliquer.
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kakheti GE
Séjournez dans ce cottage à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner gratuit, le Wi-Fi gratuit et un jardin. MonastÚre d'Alaverdi, une attraction populaire, ...
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kvemo Alvani Kakheti
Séjournez dans ce cottage à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner gratuit, le Wi-Fi gratuit et un jardin. MonastÚre d'Alaverdi, une attraction populaire, ...
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Akhmeta კაჼეთის მჼარე
Séjournez dans ce cottage à Akhmeta. Cet hébergement propose une laverie.
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Les endroits populaires Ă  visiter

MonastĂšre d'Alaverdi

Pour approfondir vos connaissances sur l'histoire qui a marquĂ© Kvemo Alvani, faites une halte Ă  MonastĂšre d'Alaverdi. Explorez la rĂ©gion et offrez-vous des balades revigorantes le long de ses forĂȘts ou dĂ©couvrez ses Ă©glises.

MonastĂšre d'Alaverdi

Maison du Vin Akhmeta

Profitez de votre séjour à Akhmeta pour assister à une dégustation ou à une visite guidée lors d'un détour par Maison du Vin Akhmeta.

Maison du Vin Akhmeta

Villes vers Omalo

Alaverdi Monastery is situated 20km North-West of Telavi. The 56m high St. Georges Cathedral was built in the 11th century and was the highest building in whole Georgia at its time. The dimensions also today are impressive.

Akhmeta

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