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Tusheti · Upper Omalo · in the village

Climb to Keselo Fortress above Omalo

Restored defensive towers on the ridge above Omalo look across Tusheti's valleys.

2018 - Keselo fortress
Photo: Moahim · image credits

Why visit

Keselo is a group of stone defensive towers on the ridge above Upper Omalo, at about 2,100 metres. Villagers sheltered here from raids, and several towers have been restored. One of them houses a small museum of archaeological and ethnographic finds.

What to expect

It is the classic first walk in Tusheti: a short climb from the guesthouses, with views over Lower Omalo and the surrounding ridges. Go in the evening light, or early in the morning before a longer hike.

Plan your visit

Allow1 hr–2 hr · for the climb and the towers; museum time is extra
AreaUpper Omalo · in the village

Before you go

Ask locally whether the tower museum is open. The path is short but steep, so wear good shoes.

Allow extra time

Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.

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