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Municipalities of Racha-Lechkhumi, Lower Svaneti
Racha-Lechkhumi is one of the most remote and untouched regions of Georgia, untouched by mass tourism.
It produces the legendary semi-sweet wine Khvanchkara, and the Nikortsminda Monastery is considered the pearl of Georgian stone carving.
The region's four municipalities offer glacial lakes, mountain towers, and a tranquility increasingly difficult to find in the modern world.
This region is especially suitable for those seeking slow travel, authentic mountain villages, and a rare sense of true, secluded Georgia.
🍇 Ambrolauri Municipality
Center — Ambrolauri · Capital of Racha
Ambrolauri is a small and cozy mountain town on the Rioni River.
It is the capital of Racha and the center of production of the famous Khvanchkara wine — Stalin’s favorite wine.
Around it are beech forests, mountain villages and Nikortsminda Monastery with magnificent stone carvings.
All settlements of the municipality
Abanoeti
Abari
Agara
Akhalsopeli
Baji
Bareuli
Betlevi
Bostana
Bugeuli
Velevi
Gadishi
Gviara
Gendushi
Gogoleti
Gori
Gorisubani
Dzirageuli
Jvarisa
Didi-Chorjo
Zeda-Gvardia
Zeda-Tlugi
Zeda-Chkvishi
Zeda-Shavra
Zemo-Zhoshkha
Zemo-Krikhi
Zemo-Skhvava
Znakva
Itsa
Kachaeti
Kvatskhuti
Kveda-Gvardia
Kveda-Tlugi
Kveda-Chkvishi
Kveda-Shavra
Kvemo-Zhoshkha
Kvemo-Krikhi
Kviriketsminda
Kvishari
Kedisubani
Kldisubani
Likheti
Meore-Tola
Motkiari
Mukhli
Namanevi
Nikortsminda
Patara-Oni
Patara-Chorjo
Pirveli-Tola
Putieti
Sadmeli
Saketsia
Skhartali
Tbeti
Tkhmori
Ukeshi
Uravi
Khvanchkara
Khimshi
Khonchiori
Khotevi
Tsakhi
Tseshi
Tskadisi
Cheliagele
Chrebalo
Shua-Krikhi
Shua-Skhvava
Shkhivana
Tamar Mepe str., 4, Ambrolauri, Georgia
🦌 Lentekhi Municipality
Center — Lentekhi · Lower Svaneti
Lentekhi is the gateway to Lower Svaneti.
A remote and sparsely populated municipality with untouched nature: glacial lakes, alpine meadows and wild forests.
The most determined travelers come here — and return deeply impressed.
All settlements of the municipality
Akhalsheni
Babili
Bavari
Benieri
Buleshi
Gvimbrala
Gobi
Gulida
Durashi
Zeskho
Zhakhunderi
Karishi
Kakhura
Kvedreshi
Lagarvashi
Lamanashuri
Laskadura
Lashkharashi
Lekosandi
Leksura
Lemzagori
Lesema
Leusheri
Ludji
Mazashi
Mami
Mananauri
Margvishi
Matskhvarlamezuri
Mebetsi
Mele
Melura
Mutsdi
Nagomari
Nanari
Natsuli
Paki
Panaga
Rtskhemeluri
Sakdari
Sasashi
Tvibi
Tekali
Khacheshi
Kheledi
Kheria
Khopuri
Tsanashi
Tsiplakakia
Chvelieri
Chvelpi
Chikhareshi
Chukuli
Shkedi
⛰️ Oni Municipality
Center — Oni · Mountain synagogue
Oni is known for its beautiful synagogue — one of the most important for the Mountain Jews of the Caucasus.
The town itself is small, but it is surrounded by impressive mountain landscapes.
Routes into the depths of the Racha Mountains begin here.
All settlements of the municipality
Akhali Chordi
Bajikhevi
Bokva
Bortso
Gadamshi
Gari
Ghebi
Glola
Gomi
Gunda
Jinchvisi
Zhashkva
Zvareti
Zemo-Bari
Zudali
Iri
Kvashkhieti
Kvedi
Kvedrula
Kvemo-Bari
Komandeli
Korta
Kristesi
Lagvanta
Lachta
Mazhieti
Mravaldzali
Nakieti
Nigavzebi
Nigvznara
Onchevi
Paravneshi
Parakheti
Patara-Ghebi
Pipileti
Psori
Sakao
Samtisi
Seva
Somitso
Sorgiti
Sori
Skhanari
Utsera
Usholta
Kharistvali
Kheiti
Khideshlebi
Khirkhonisi
Khuruti
Tsedisi
Tsmendauri
Tsola
Tskhmori
Chala
Chvebari
Chiora
Shardometi
Sheubani
Shkmeri
💧 Tsageri Municipality
Center — Tsageri · Lechkhumi
Tsageri is the center of the historic Lechkhumi region.
Its mild climate, mineral springs, vineyards and beautiful nature make it attractive for those seeking peace away from the bustle of the city.
This place is well suited for slow travel, discovering lesser-known Georgia and exploring routes through quiet mountain valleys.
All settlements of the municipality
Alpana
Achara
Bardnala
Gagulechi
Gveso
Gu
Dekhviri
Dogurashi
Zaragula
Zeda-Agvi
Zeda-Gvirishi
Zeda-Lukhvano
Zeda-Sairme
Zogishi
Zubi
Isunderi
Kveda-Agvi
Kveda-Gvirishi
Kveda-Lukhvano
Kveda-Sairme
Kveda-Tsageri
Kenashi
Korenishi
Kulbaki
Kurtsobi
Lajana
Lailashi
Larchvali
Lasuriashi
Laskhana
Lakhepa
Latsoria
Lesindi
Leshkeda
Makhashi
Makhura
Nakuraleshi
Nasperi
Okureshi
Opitara
Orbeli
Orkhvi
Sanorchi
Spatagori
Surmushi
Tabori
Tvishi
Usakhelo
Utskheri
Khoji
Tsagera
Tsilamieri
Tsiperchi
Tskhukusheri
Chalistavi
Chkumi
Chkhuteli
Shua-Agvi
🗺️ 5 Frequently Asked Questions from Tourists about Racha-Lechkhumi Municipalities
🤔 How many municipalities are there in Racha-Lechkhumi and what kind of region is it?
💬 The region consists of four municipalities: Ambrolauri (the administrative center), Oni, Tsageri, and Lentekhi—each with its own unique nature, history, and traditions. Racha-Lechkhumi stretches at altitudes ranging from 300 to 4,453 meters above sea level and, thanks to its picturesque landscapes, has earned the unofficial nickname "Georgian Switzerland."
🤔 How to get to Racha-Lechkhumi from Tbilisi and Kutaisi?
💬 It's about 260 km (5-6 hours) from Tbilisi to Ambrolauri, and only 90 km (2 hours) from Kutaisi. Minibuses run infrequently, so the best option is to rent an SUV. The road over the Nakerala Pass (Kutaisi-Tsageri-Ambrolauri) is scenic but winding. Ambrolauri also has an airport with flights from Tbilisi—the flight takes about 45 minutes.
🤔 What is Khvanchkara wine and where can I try it in Ambrolauri?
💬 In the center of Ambrolauri stands the famous 18-meter-tall Khvanchkara bottle—the symbol of the town. Two hundred meters away is the Royal Khvanchkara winery, where you can taste this legendary semi-sweet red wine. Khvanchkara was considered Stalin's favorite wine; the region also produces the unique Usakhelauri, Tvishi, Ojaleshi, and Tetra varieties—rare wines that are virtually impossible to find outside of Georgia.
🤔 What is Nikortsminda Temple and is it worth visiting?
💬 Nikortsminda is an 11th-century cross-domed Orthodox church built by Bagrat III, the first king of a unified Georgia, in 1010–1014, 16 km from Ambrolauri. The church impresses with its intricate bas-reliefs and ornamentation: the façade is adorned with images of mythical animals and saints carved directly into the stone—one of the finest examples of medieval Georgian architecture.
🤔 What's interesting about the municipalities of Oni and Tsageri besides nature?
💬 The town of Oni is home to one of the most beautiful synagogues in the post-Soviet space—a monument to the Georgian-Jewish community that has lived here for nearly 2,000 years. In the Tsageri Municipality, the fortresses of Isunderi, Sosilei, Muri, and Dadiani have been preserved, and the villages of Tvishi and Makhura offer ascents to picturesque mountain plateaus—excellent trekking routes.