Why go
Juta begins as a high mountain village and quickly opens into meadows beneath the jagged Chaukhi massif. The pleasure here is the gradual change in scale: the village falls behind while the rock towers become the focus of the walk.
You do not need to attempt Chaukhi Pass to have a worthwhile day. Follow the valley at a comfortable pace, choose a clear turnaround point, and leave enough time to return before the weather or light changes.
Allow3 hr–5 hr · a chosen out-and-back walk from Juta, not the full pass
AreaJuta · Chaukhi foothills
Before you go
Juta is a separate drive from Stepantsminda. Set your turnaround point to your ability and the weather; the full Chaukhi Pass is a longer hike.
Allow extra time
Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.
