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Municipalities of Kakheti
Kakheti is Georgia's premier wine region and one of the oldest viticultural centers in the world.
The Alazani Valley, Alaverdi Monastery, romantic Sighnaghi, and the rugged Vashlovani Nature Reserve make the region incredibly diverse.
The eight municipalities of Kakheti—from mountainous Tusheti to the semi-desert east—reveal Georgia from its most unexpected sides.
People come here for wine routes, ancient monasteries, sweeping landscapes, and the distinctive Kakhetian hospitality.
🐺 Akhmeta Municipality
Center — Akhmeta · Tusheti and Pankisi
Akhmeta Municipality is a gateway to two completely different sides of Georgia.
To the north lies highland Tusheti, with its tower villages and the austere beauty of the Greater Caucasus.
To the south is the Pankisi Gorge, with the unique culture of the Kists.
Ikalto Monastery and Alaverdi Cathedral complete the picture of this diverse region.
All settlements of the municipality
Alaverdi
Arashenda
Argokhi
Akhaldaba
Akhalsheni
Akhshani
Akhshnisvelebi
Atskuri
Babaneuri
Bakilovani
Birkiani
Bugaani
Bochorna
Vedzebi
Dzibakhevi
Dedisperuli
Jokolo
Duisi
Dumasturi
Zemo-Alvani
Zemo-Khalatsani
Zemo-Khodasheni
Kasristskali
Kvavlo
Kvareltskali
Kvemo-Alvani
Kvemo-Khalatsani
Kistauri
Kogoto
Kojori
Koreti
Kutsakhta
Magraani
Matani
Naduknari
Ozhio
Pichkhovani
Sabue
Sakobiano
Sachale
Khveliandro
Khevischala
Khorbalo
Khorkheli
Tsaro
Tsinubani
Chabinaani
Charekauli
Chartala
Chachkhriala
Chigo
Shakhvetila
Shenako
Shua-Khalatsani
Omalo village, Akhmeta municipality, Kakheti region, Georgia
🍷 Gurjaani Municipality
Center — Gurjaani · Winemaking
One of the main winemaking centers of Kakheti.
Gurjaani gave its name to a popular dry white wine.
Here, among the vineyards, stands the unique Gurjaani Church with two domes — a rarity in Georgian architecture.
Rich wines, golden autumn and the hospitality of local families.
All settlements of the municipality
Arashenda
Akhasheni
Bakurtsikhe
Vazisubani
Vachnadziani
Vedjini
Gurjaani (village)
Darcheti
Jimiti
Dzirkoki
Zegaani
Zemo-Kachreti
Ziari
Kalauri
Kardanakhi
Kakhipari
Kitaani
Kodalo
Kolagi
Melaani
Mukuzani
Naniani
Pkhoveli
Chalaubani
Chandari
Cheremi
Chumlaki
Shashiani
🦅 Dedoplistskaro Municipality
Center — Dedoplistskaro · Vashlovani Reserve
The easternmost municipality of Georgia borders Azerbaijan.
Vashlovani Reserve is located here — an astonishing semi-desert with badlands, mud volcanoes and rare animal species.
A landscape completely unlike the rest of Georgia.
This is the place to visit for those who want to see the wild, dry and almost cinematic side of Kakheti.
All settlements of the municipality
Arboshiki
Arkhiloskalo
Gamarjveba
Zemo-Kedi
Zemo-Machkhaani
Kvemo-Kedi
Mirzaani
Ozaani
Pirosmani
Sabatlo
Samreklo
Samtatskaro
Tavtskaro
Khornabuji
Choeti
🌿 Kvareli Municipality
Center — Kvareli · Lagodekhi Reserve
Kvareli is a town in the shadow of the Greater Caucasus, close to the border with Russia.
The writer Ilia Chavchavadze was born here.
The famous Kvareli wine tunnel, carved into the rock, and the nearby Lagodekhi Reserve with its waterfalls make this municipality one of the most attractive in Kakheti.
All settlements of the municipality
Almati
Akhalsopeli
Balgodjiani
Gavazi
Grdzeli-Chala
Gremi
Zinobiani
Kuchatani
Mtisdziri
Sabue
Sanavardo
Satskhene
Tivi
Tkhilistskaro
Tsitskanaantseri
Chantliskure
Chikaani
Shakriani
Shilda
Shorokhi
Eniseli
🌳 Lagodekhi Municipality
Center — Lagodekhi · Reserve and mountains
Lagodekhi stands at the foot of the Greater Caucasus.
The reserve of the same name — one of the oldest in Georgia — preserves untouched beech forests, mountain rivers and waterfalls.
Routes to Shatili and Sakorneti lakes start from here.
This municipality is especially suitable for those who want to combine a peaceful stay in Kakheti with real mountain walks.
All settlements of the municipality
Apeni
Areshperani
Bagdati
Baisubani
Balta
Beburiani
Bolokiani
Vardisubani
Verkhvis-Mindori
Ganatleba
Ganjala
Gvimriani
Gelati
Giorgeti
Gujareti
Davitiani
Dona
Zemo-Bolkvi
Zemo-Gurgeniani
Zemo-Mskhalgori
Zemo-Nashovari
Zemo-Pona
Zemo-Khechili
Zemo-Khiza
Kavshiri
Kalkva
Karajala
Kartubani
Kvemo-Bolkvi
Kvemo-Gurgeniani
Kvemo-Mskhalgori
Kvemo-Nashovari
Kvemo-Pona
Kvemo-Khechili
Kevkhiani
Lapniani
Leliani
Matsimi
Meore-Leliani
Mirskiseuli
Mshvidobiani
Naendrovali
Namesrali
Natsiskvilari
Ninigori
Onanauri
Patara-Gori
Pichkhisbogiri
Podaani
Rachisubani
Sakobo
Svideba
Tamariani
Tela
Uzuntala
Khizabavra
Khoshatiani
Tsiplistskaro
Tsitelgori
Tsodniskari
Chabukiani
Chaduniani
Chiauri
Sheerteba
Shroma
Eretiskari
🍑 Sagarejo Municipality
Center — Sagarejo · Wine and steppes
Sagarejo is located on the border between Kakheti’s vineyards and the Iori Steppe.
David Gareja Monastery — one of Georgia’s main sacred sites — is located here, on the border with Azerbaijan, carved into the rocks of the semi-desert.
This municipality is interesting for its rare combination of spiritual history, wine traditions and austere steppe landscapes.
All settlements of the municipality
Antoki
Askilauri
Burdiani
Vashliani
Verona
Verkhviani
Giorgitsminda
Gombori
Gorana
Didi-Chailuri
Duzagrama
Zemo-Kandaura
Zemo-Lambalo
Ikvlivgorana
Kazlari
Kakabeti
Kvemo-Kandaura
Kvemo-Lambalo
Kvemo-Samgori
Keshalo
Kochbaani
Manavi
Mariamjvari
Mzisguli
Mukhrovani
Ninotsminda
Otaraani
Paldo
Patara-Chailuri
Patardzeuli
Rusiani
Sasadilo
Sataple
Tokhliauri
Tulari
Ujarma
Khashmi
Tsitsmatiani
Tskarostavi
Shibliani
🌸 Sighnaghi Municipality
Center — Sighnaghi · City of Love
Sighnaghi is the most romantic town in Georgia.
Fortress walls with towers, rose-colored rooftops, views of the Alazani Valley and the mountains — all this makes it a favorite place for newlyweds and artists.
Georgia’s only 24-hour marriage registry office operates here. Around the town are vineyards and Bodbe Monastery.
🏰 Telavi Municipality
Center — Telavi · Capital of Kakheti
Telavi is the capital of Kakheti and one of the oldest towns in Georgia.
Batonis Tsikhe Fortress, a giant plane tree more than 900 years old, and the Alaverdi Monastery complex in the valley — together, they create the image of a true historic capital of winemaking.
The best place to begin exploring Kakheti.
All settlements of the municipality
Akura
Artana
Akhateli
Busheti
Vanta
Vardisubani
Gulgula
Jugaani
Karajala
Kvemo-Khodasheni
Kisiskhevi
Kobadze
Kondoli
Kurdgelauri
Laliskuri
Lapankuri
Lechuri
Nadikvari
Nasamkhrali
Pantiani
Pshaveli
Ruispiri
Saniore
Serodani
Tetri-Tsklebi
Shalauri
🗺️ 5 Frequently Asked Questions from Tourists about Kakheti Municipalities
🤔 How many municipalities are there in Kakheti and what is each famous for?
Kakheti comprises eight municipalities: Telavi (the administrative center), Gurjaani (winemaking traditions), Kvareli (home of Kindzmarauli wine), Sighnaghi (city of love), Akhmeta (gateway to Tusheti), Lagodekhi (national park), Dedoplistskaro (David Gareji Monastery), and Sagarejo (near Tbilisi). Kakheti is the largest region in Georgia and the main wine-producing region of the entire Transcaucasus.
🤔 What is the "Wine Road" in Kakheti and how to get around it?
💬 Along the 100 km Gurjaani-Telavi Wine Road, you'll pass several wineries offering tastings, wine cellars, and even a wine museum. The best wines can be sampled along this stretch, as it's home to the largest concentration of wineries. It's recommended to start with dry varieties rather than semi-sweet ones.
🤔 Why is Sighnaghi called the "city of love"? What can you do there?
💬 Sighnaghi is called the city of love because of the legend of the artist Niko Pirosmani, who spent all his money buying flowers and showering the central square in front of his beloved's hotel with them. A 24-hour wedding house is open here, where you can get married in just a couple of hours with minimal paperwork, and the city streets offer panoramic views of the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
🤔 What is the wine tunnel in Kvareli and is it worth visiting?
💬 Khvareba's wine tunnel in Kvareli is a massive wine storage tunnel created directly in the Greater Caucasus Mountains using blasting techniques. Kvareli is famous for its large Kindzmarauli winery, and the picturesque lakes of Kvareli and Lopota, with their resort infrastructure, are located around the city.
🤔 Which municipality is best for nature and outdoor activities?
💬 Akhmeta Municipality is the gateway to Tusheti, one of Georgia's wildest and most beautiful mountainous regions with a unique culture, while Lagodekhi is known for its national park with waterfalls and nature reserves. Dedoplistskaro is home to the famous David Gareji monastery complex, carved directly into the rock in a semi-desert landscape—accessible by SUV.