Mineralnye Vody to Mestia

Updated: March 14, 2024 09:19 AM

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Traveling from Mineralnye Vody to Mestia

Language:

• Russian
• Georgian

Currency:

• Russian ruble (RUB)
• Georgian lari (GEL)

Distance:

Approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles)

How to Reach:

• By marshrutka (minibus): The most common and affordable way to travel between Mineralnye Vody and Mestia is by marshrutka. Marshrutkas depart from the Mineralnye Vody bus station several times a day. The journey takes around 10-12 hours and costs around 1000-1500 RUB.
• By private taxi: Private taxis are also available from Mineralnye Vody to Mestia. The journey takes around 8-10 hours and costs around 3000-4000 RUB.
• By train and marshrutka: There is no direct train from Mineralnye Vody to Mestia. However, you can take a train from Mineralnye Vody to Zugdidi, and then take a marshrutka from Zugdidi to Mestia. The train journey takes around 12-14 hours and costs around 500-1000 RUB. The marshrutka journey from Zugdidi to Mestia takes around 4-5 hours and costs around 200-300 GEL.

Expenses:

• Marshrutka: 1000-1500 RUB
• Private taxi: 3000-4000 RUB
• Train and marshrutka: 700-1300 RUB

Best time to go:

The best time to visit Mestia is during the summer months (June-September), when the weather is warm and sunny. However, the region is also beautiful in the winter months, when the mountains are covered in snow.

What to Eat:

• Khinkali (Georgian dumplings)
• Khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread)
• Lobio (bean soup)
• Shkmeruli (chicken in garlic sauce)
• Satsivi (chicken in walnut sauce)

Where to Go:

• Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
• Mestia Ethnographic Museum
• Koruldi Lakes
• Ushguli
• Chalaadi Glacier

FA

• Is it safe to travel from Mineralnye Vody to Mestia? Yes, it is generally safe to travel from Mineralnye Vody to Mestia. However, it is always important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions against petty crime.
• Do I need a visa to enter Georgia? No, citizens of most countries do not need a visa to enter Georgia for stays of up to 90 days.
• What is the currency of Georgia? The currency of Georgia is the Georgian lari (GEL).

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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