The countless attractions of Kosovo, its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscape, and hospitality of locals seem to have attracted the attention of a ton of tourists. One must a cunning life that has visited and not liked the mystical mountains of Kosovo, and the innate ability of the locals to make them feel welcome.
The highland inhabitants of Istog and Peja, and the ancient traditions of the shepherds they practice, which are somewhat changed by modern life, are a treasure for Kosovo's tourism. Tourists Now they can enjoy delicious traditional foods surrounded by an area calm with an element of time travel at the rest points established by IADK. These rest points have been established in the most strategic locations, dedicated to attention to the proximity of the thematic path and the will and capacity of the stalls to prepare traditional food and drinks for passing tourists.
Tourists who enjoy the cuisine can now book one of eight holiday spots located near herd families. In these wooden rest points, you can Up to twenty people sit quietly and enjoy the dishes prepared by herd families, try to distinguish the taste of fresh products milk produced in those huts compared to those bought in stores, or simply enjoy a conversation with the local shepherd families.
Those who enjoy an outdoor experience the standard route, make the journey at the end of which a delicacy awaits you delicious prepared by Emine Kabashi at the resting spot set up nearby her mountain pastures, in the Jerebia Mountains. She may seem shy and Distant at first, but its dishes will quickly change your mind.
To learn more about culture well preserved, to see the native sheep (Balushet) and to try dairy products and traditional foods, make sure to call Ramadan Zeqiraj. The view from his huts and the rest point in the Mountain of Shoshani will undoubtedly leave you speechless.
For a traditional fli with cream delicious, you absolutely must visit the rest spot near the Gjevahire hut Gusturanaj, widely known for the quick preparation of flija that usually takes quite a bit of time. However, during the visit, don't just try sleeping, but also try its homemade jam with various mountain fruits.
After a tiring climb, when reaching a plateau may seem lost, but seeing the sheep of Xhevat is a beautiful sign that you have reached your destination in the mountains of Synaja. At Xhevati, you can privately enjoy the various products of milk, whether from sheep or cows, or enjoying homemade dishes. Upon request, Mr. Xhevati can also make some music with leaves as a the real grass. If you are truly lucky, Xhevati can gift you a "Tomlobora," an ancient form of ice cream, a mixture of milk, and ice that offers well-deserved refreshment.
For fairy-tale landscapes, don't miss the visit of the Milishec Mountains, where Luan Qetaj welcomes you with a smile. Under the noise of a stream in the land of Leo, you can order something quite unusual, a fish in the middle of the mountain!
When you visit Mount Shtedim, travelers are unlikely to encounter anyone other than sheep and cows in a road, with no shepherds nearby. Upon arrival, the sheepfolds and the many children who play will remind you of your childhood. While enjoying your meal at Hysni's Morina, you can also share your bread with the chickens wandering around. Whereas if you are at Drita Morina, you can learn more about how these families lived there the past from her elderly ones. If you decide to visit Drita Morina or Hysni Morina, it doesn't matter, the delicious food and the friendship of these Stable families will make you feel at home.
Visit to the designated rest point near Adem Nikçi at Podi i Jakupit can also be reached by a vehicle of small, since there are paved roads up to nearby. Nevertheless, the spectacular views will to captivate you, and we assure you that you will take photos that provoke envy.
After visiting the fairy-tale scenery of the Istog and Peja mountains, as well as dishes lovingly prepared by the shepherds, You will surely remain thirsty for more.
For more information about the services of their tourist routes, do not hesitate to contact any of them:
1. Gjevahire Gusturanaj044 200 197
2. Emine Kabashi044 326 905
3. Xhevat Avdijaj045 300 546
4. Ramadan Zeqiraj044 723 312
5. Luan Qetaj044 962 215
6. Hysni Morina044 220 809 / 044 391 881
7. Adem Nikci044 548 940
8. Drita Morina044 266 849 / 044 569 362
This activity was carried out within the framework of the project "Transhumance - a new tourist offer for Kosovo and Montenegro," a two-year project ([NT10]]) funded by the European Union through the cross-border cooperation program between Kosovo and Montenegro, IPA-II.
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