Shdugra waterfall is located in the end of Shikhra valley in Becho community – 20 km west from Mestia. Hike can be done if you are staying in Becho or in Mestia. In case if you are doing hike from Mestia, transportation to village Mazeri will be needed. Drive will take approximately one hour.
Becho community lies in Dolra river valley in the bottom of gorgeous Ushba mountain. There are many legends connected with Ushba mount, like goddess of hunting Dali was living in the rocks on the slopes of Ushba.
Actual trail starts in Shikhra valley from travelers cafe, on altitude 1600 meters above the sea level. Until bridge on the Dolra, where is border police post trail goes through forest and hike is easy. It is also possible to approach border police by horses. After police trail is good only for hiking. From that point until waterfalls is only 1.5 km hike. Maximal altitude here is approximately 2200 meters.
One way distance here is 6-7 km.
From waterfalls trail continues to Ushba glacier but this part is not easy hike anymore. Ushba glacier trek is one of the hardest in Mestia region. more than 500 meters elevation gain on very steep rocky trail and amazing views to mountains Ushba, Shkhelda, Mazeri and Svaneti range. This trail should be done ONLY in very good weather, otherwise it is not safe.
Including glacier total distance is up to 18 km and elevation gain ~ 1000 meters.
Best season: May to October.
On the beginning of trail new cafe was opened and it is good idea to have lunch there.
Brief summary of Shdugra waterfall trek
Difficulty: Only to Shugra – easy to moderate. Glacier – difficult.
Distance: 10 km only Shdugra. 14 km with glacier.
Min altitude: 1600 m.
Max altitude for waterfalls: ~2200m
Max altitude for glacier: ~2700 m
Shdugra waterfall trail by horses
Is recommended to combine horse tour with hike in case if you are going to stay in Becho community. Then horse ridding can start from the guesthouse doorstep until border police post. the rest will be hike.
Tour price
| PAX | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in USD | 100 $ | 75 $ | 65 $ | 60 $ | 55 $ |
Price includes guide service and transportation from Mestia to starting point and back to Mestia.
Price does NOT include lunch.
| PAX | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in USD | 145 $ | 100 $ | 90 $ | 90 $ | 85 $ |
Price includes guide service, horse rental and transportation from Mestia to starting Mazeri and back to Mestia.
Price does NOT include lunch.
| PAX | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in USD | 95 $ | 75 $ | 65 $ | 60 $ | 55 $ |
Price includes guide service and horse rental.
Price does NOT include lunch.
| PAX | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in USD | 60 $ | 40 $ | 35 $ | 30 $ | 25 $ |
Price includes guide service only.
Price does NOT include lunch.
