Racha-Lechkhumi

The region of Racha-Lechkhumi also officially includes Kvemo (lower) Svaneti. This north-western region is the most sparsely populated in Georgia, situated in the midst of the awe-inspiring Caucasus.

It is known for its impassive beauty, wine making, bee-keeping, dairy products and cattle-breeding, carpentry and singing, health resorts and like most of Georgia, for its hospitality. You'll be sure to get a warm welcomes from passionate people who enjoy sharing their paradise.

History

Racha-Lechkhumi and Lower Savaneti was part of the early Kingdom of Colchis. Examples of the first money minted in the kingdom, the Colchis Tetri, were discovered in the city of Oni.

After the Colchis Kingdom fell apart during the 1st century AD, the territory of modern Racha-Lechkhumi was part of several successive kingdoms until the county of Racha was created in the 10th century, as part of the United Kingdom of Georgia.

According to medieval records, the mysterious Khvamli caves preserve the treasury of the kings of Georgia - but are yet to be found.