Experience the healing power of Khidikari's mineral and sulfur springs and explore its medieval monuments. The village is also known for its unique wines and delicious local cuisine.
Khidikari Village is a resort village located just four kilometers from the city of Ambrolauri in the Racha region. It's famous for its healing mineral and sulfur waters, which have been used to treat various diseases.
Things to See
The village is home to several historical monuments, including the 10th-century St. George Hall Church and the ruins of a late medieval tower once owned by the local nobles, the Tsulukidzes. The most impressive sight is Khidikari's medieval fortress, situated between cliffs in the Rioni Valley, which once protected the residence of the Racha nobles.
Nature and Wellness
The village's mineral and sulfur waters have been known to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous system. Visitors can also enjoy passive climatotherapy and mineral water baths to treat pneumonia and other diseases of the airways.
Local Culture
Khidikari offers a unique opportunity to experience Georgian hospitality and try delicious local cuisine, including bean stew lobio, flatbread lobiani, and Rachan ham. The village is also part of the Khvanchkara PDO, home to one of the most outstanding Georgian wines, made from Aleksandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes.
Highlights
- Healing mineral and sulfur springs
- Medieval monuments, including the 10th-century St. George Hall Church
- Khidikari's medieval fortress
- Unique Rachan wines, including Khvanchkara
- Delicious local cuisine, including lobio and lobiani
- Family-run hotels with traditional Georgian hospitality
- Opportunity to try passive climatotherapy and mineral water baths
Getting there by car
Driving distance from Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi city centres. Times are one-way; fuel is a rough estimate.
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From Tbilisi
- Distance
- 267 km
- Drive time
- 3 h 43 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~78 GEL
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From Kutaisi
- Distance
- 87.2 km
- Drive time
- 1 h 28 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~25 GEL
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From Batumi
- Distance
- 225 km
- Drive time
- 3 h 25 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~66 GEL
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