Four days between villages with a bed and a hot dinner at the end of each, and a glacier crossing at Adishi in the middle. No guide, no camping gear, no bureaucracy.
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Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Mestia to Ushguli: the trek
- TravelBase: Mestia
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailMedium trek to 2,700 m₹7,000
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Marshrutka from Tbilisi to Mestia, or the Zugdidi overnight train and a three-hour minibus.
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What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Mestia is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Mestia to Ushguli trek?
Medium grade. It takes 4 days and climbs to about 2,700 m. Four days between villages with a bed and a hot dinner at the end of each, and a glacier crossing at Adishi in the middle. No guide, no camping gear, no bureaucracy.
Do I need a permit for Mestia to Ushguli?
None. This is one of Europe's great permit-free walks.
How do I reach the Mestia to Ushguli trek?
Marshrutka from Tbilisi to Mestia, or the Zugdidi overnight train and a three-hour minibus. Base: Mestia.
What is the best season for Mestia to Ushguli?
Jun–Sep.
How much does the Mestia to Ushguli trek cost?
From about ₹7,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
No tent needed — you sleep in village guesthouses. Boots, rain shell, and cash for four nights.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Florian Pinel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · Photo: Giorgi Abdaladze · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Ekkatterrinna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
