Omalo

Guía de viaje

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
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios de 3,5 estrellas en Akhmeta. Aprovecha el desayuno incluido, el estacionamiento gratis y el servicio a la habitación.
7,6/10 Good! (4 opiniones)
Nice

Enviada el 5 sept. 2025

Ver precios
Hotel Samzeo
Lileo

Lileo

3 out of 5
Omalo Akhmeta Kakheti
Hospédate en esta casa de huéspedes en Akhmeta. Aprovecha el desayuno, la recepción disponible las 24 horas y el servicio de limpieza diario.
Ver precios
Lileo
Hotel/Guesthouse in Caucasus mountains

Hotel/Guesthouse in Caucasus mountains

Omalo Kakheti
Hospédate en este hotel en Akhmeta. Aprovecha la lavandería.
Ver precios
Hotel/Guesthouse in Caucasus mountains
Ver 4 propiedades en Omalo
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kakheti GE
Hospédate en esta casa de campo en Akhmeta. Aprovecha el desayuno incluido, el acceso a wifi gratis y el jardín. Estarás muy cerca de Monasterio de Alaverdí, ...
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Pankisi Wooden Cottage

Akhmeta კახეთის მხარე
Hospédate en esta casa de campo en Akhmeta. Aprovecha la lavandería.
Pankisi Wooden Cottage
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Finca Idoize Camping Hotel

Kvemo Alvani Kakheti
Hospédate en esta casa de campo en Akhmeta. Aprovecha el desayuno incluido, el acceso a wifi gratis y el jardín. Estarás muy cerca de Monasterio de Alaverdí, ...
Finca Idoize Camping Hotel
Ver 141 propiedades en Akhmeta
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.

Lugares más visitados

Monasterio de Alaverdí

Para saber más sobre la historia de Kvemo Alvani, solo tienes que pasar por Monasterio de Alaverdí. Cuando estés en esta zona, aprovecha para recorrer sus iglesias y acercarte a sus bosques de cuento.

Monasterio de Alaverdí

Casa de Vino Akhmeta

Cuando visites Akhmeta, podrás participar en una degustación o un tour en Casa de Vino Akhmeta.

Casa de Vino Akhmeta