Gordi Resort in Racha: Rocks, Forest and Mountain Air

Khona municipality is located on the southern slope of the Egrisi range, in the western part of Imereti. There are many beautiful places on the territory of the municipality, among which the village of Gordi stands out for its unique natural data. In XIX century this village was chosen by David Dadiani, the Grand Duke of Samegrelo, as a summer residence. In 1860s, the village was visited by the Russian Emperor Alexander II and he presented the village with an iron bridge.

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Thanks to the healthful air and magnificent nature in the last century, the village of Gordi was included in the list of climatic resorts in Georgia. The municipality of Khoni borders Lechkhumi (Tsageri) and Samegrelo (Martvili) from the northeast. It is on this border is one of the most spacious high mountain ranges in the Caucasus lime zone - Asghi (400 km ²) The highest point of the range - Hadre Kili - 252 meters.

On the massif there are more than eighty karst cavities, the area of which is more than 24 thousand square meters. In the underground there are 42 caves, many springs of rivers and lakes. Some caves are natural freezers. At the bottom of some caves underground water flows and comes out as a magnificent waterfall.

The caves are connected to each other through a complex system of tunnels, the estimated length of which is more than 15 kilometers. In some of the karst caves of the massif were found the sites of primitive man, various weapons, and the remains of ancient animals. In later times, natural and man-made caves served as shelters and fortresses. Now Asghi Massif is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Imereti and Samegrelo regions.

Location: Askh massif, Okatse river valley, 20 km. from Khoni.

Distance: from Khoni - 13 km, from Kutaisi - 38 km, from Tbilisi - 273 km.

Height above sea level: 800 m.

Relief: mountainous.

Climate: subtropical. Winter is mild, snowless. Summers are warm, moderately humid. Average annual temperature is 14°C.

Average annual precipitation: 1790 mm.

Average relative humidity per year: 85%. Duration of sunshine per year: 2000-2100 h.

Natural healing factors: climate of low mountains.

Types of treatment: climatotherapy, terrenekur.

Therapeutic indications: nervous and cardiovascular diseases, general fatigue.

The village of Gordi, located on the southern slope of the Egrisi Range in the Khona municipality of western Imereti, has been famous for its healthful air and picturesque nature for many years. The village has a rich history associated with great personalities. In the XIX century there was a summer residence of the Grand Duke of Samegrelo David Dadiani. In 1860s the village was visited by the Russian Emperor Alexander II and he presented it with an iron bridge, which is still one of the main attractions.

However, it is not only the history that makes it attractive to tourists. There are many rocky massifs and expanses of forests around, which help purify the air. Here you can not only cleanse your body and health, but also enjoy a variety of natural attractions. Especially impressive is the high mountain range Asghi, located on the border of Khona municipality with Lechkhumi (Tsageri) and Samegrelo (Martvili). This massif has an area of 400 square kilometers, and is one of the largest and highest mountain ranges in the Caucasus lime zone. The highest peak of the massif, Hadre Kili, reaches 252 meters. Inside the massif there are more than 80 karst cavities with an area of over 24 thousand square meters, as well as 42 caves, numerous springs of rivers and lakes. Some caves, such as natural freezers, are unique natural objects. Inside the caves also pass underground water, which come out as waterfalls. In addition, there are traces of primitive man and the remains of the most ancient animals on the massif. Many of the caves served as shelters and fortresses in later times. A complex system of tunnels, believed to be more than 15 kilometers long, connects the caves with each other. Tourists from all over the world come here to experience the beautiful scenery and see the unique natural objects.

The resort also offers many opportunities for outdoor activities. You can go hiking on the mountain trails, ride bicycles, visit mountain waterfalls or go fishing, rock climbing and rappelling down the mountain. The resort also offers the opportunity to visit spas and healing springs, where you can relax and restore your health. The spas at the resort offer a variety of services, such as massages, mud therapy, hydrotherapy, and other treatments to improve health and strengthen the immune system. In addition, there are sports grounds where you can play soccer, basketball or volleyball.

Askh massif is located in the Okatse river valley, 20 km from the town of Khoni. The distance from Khoni is only 13 km, and from Kutaisi - 38 km, which makes it accessible to tourists. The height of the massif is 800 m above sea level and the relief is mountainous. The climate of the region is subtropical, with mild and snowless winters and warm and moderately humid summers. The average annual temperature is 14°C, and the annual rainfall is 1790 mm. The relative humidity in the area is quite high and amounts to 85%, and the sunshine lasts for 2000-2100 hours a year. The area also has natural healing factors, such as the climate of the low mountains. Here you can get treatment based on climatotherapy and terrenekur.

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