Dusheti Municipality district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

Places to visit near Dusheti

Dusheti is a town in Dusheti Municipality district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 32 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Bazaleti Lake (7 km), Ananuri Castle (11 km) and Tsilkani Basilica (19 km).

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Dusheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Dusheti, Dusheti Municipality district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dusheti at a glance

Location
Dusheti Municipality district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Coordinates
42.0858° N, 44.6958° E
Places within 50 km
136 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Dusheti

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dusheti: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Dusheti, by type

Churches near Dusheti

83 churches within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Upureti St.George Church (14 km); the best-known is Tsilkani Basilica (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dusheti

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari) (2 km); the best-known is Ananuri Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dusheti

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Bodavi (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bodavi · viewpoint · Dusheti Municipality · ~13 km
  • Bokornistzveri · viewpoint · Dusheti Municipality · ~18 km
  • Ghvtismshobeli · viewpoint · Dusheti Municipality · ~19 km
  • Khmala · viewpoint · Dusheti Municipality · ~19 km
  • Akhos Tavebi · viewpoint · Tianeti Municipality · ~20 km
  • Did-Marelis Seri · viewpoint · Dusheti Municipality · ~23 km

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Museums near Dusheti

11 museums within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Palace of the Ksani Eristavi (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dusheti

11 parks within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Mushthaidi Garden (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dusheti

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dusheti. The closest is Bazaleti Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dusheti

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dusheti
  2. 7 km Bazaleti Lake · lake, Dusheti Municipality
  3. 12 km Tsilkani Basilica · church, Mtskheta Municipality
  4. 19 km Old Caves · cave, Dusheti Municipality
  5. 13 km Ananuri Castle · heritage site, Dusheti Municipality
  6. 11 km Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari) · heritage site, Dusheti Municipality
  7. 2 km Back to Dusheti

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From travellers near Dusheti

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How to reach Dusheti

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dusheti by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3283Upureti St.George Church (14 km)
    Forts & heritage4969Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari) (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2743Bodavi (13 km)
    Museums311Palace of the Ksani Eristavi (22 km)
    Parks011Mushthaidi Garden (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Bazaleti Lake (7 km)
    Other attractions49ამილახვართა ციხე-დარბაზი (32 km)
    Caves44Old Caves (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Bodorna Rock Columns Natural Monument (7 km)
    Waterfalls14Dzveli Tbilisi Sulphur Waterfall (50 km)
    Buddhist sites44Monastery of Shiomghvime (32 km)
    Beaches & coast11Ami Beach & More (7 km)
    Temples01Ateshgah (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Juma Mosque (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11მტკვარი (37 km)

    Dusheti: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dusheti?

    Bazaleti Lake (lake, about 7 km), Ananuri Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Tsilkani Basilica (church, about 19 km), Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari) (heritage site, about 2 km), Old Caves (cave, about 5 km), Bodorna Rock Columns Natural Monument (monument, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dusheti?

    136 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Dusheti?

    Upureti St.George Church, about 14 km by road; ფუძნარის ღვთისმშობლის სახელობის ეკლესია (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dusheti?

    Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari), about 2 km by road; ბულაჩაურის ციხე - კოშკი (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dusheti?

    Bodavi, about 13 km by road; Bokornistzveri (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dusheti?

    Start in Dusheti, visit Bazaleti Lake, then Tsilkani Basilica, then Old Caves, then Ananuri Castle, then Chilashvili Castle (Milakhriantkari), and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dusheti?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Dusheti

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dusheti’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dusheti on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.