Usholta is a highland village in Racha with ancient artifacts, hidden caves, and stunning natural scenery. Explore its unique beauty and discover its secrets.
Usholta, a village in the Racha region, has been inhabited since ancient times, despite its challenging terrain. The village's history is evident in its ancient artifacts and hidden caves.
Things to See
The village is home to several caves, including the unexplored Queen Tamar's Cave. A unique karst cave, located a few kilometers from the settlement, features a tunnel network spanning over 2 kilometers.
The Kheoristskali mountain river flows past the village, creating a stunning canyon before disappearing into the rock and re-emerging near the Boqva settlement.
Nature and Resources
Usholta is rich in natural resources, including high-quality manganese ore deposits and a yellow sand quarry.
History
Artifactual evidence from the Bronze Age, such as the openwork buckle, highlights Usholta's significance as a center of metallurgy in ancient times.
Highlights
- Ancient artifacts and hidden caves
- Stunning natural scenery
- Unique karst cave with a 2-kilometer tunnel network
- Queen Tamar's Cave, waiting to be explored
- Kheoristskali mountain river and canyon
- High-quality manganese ore deposits
- Yellow sand quarry
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
- 210 km
- Drive time
- 3 h 16 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~67 GEL
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From Kutaisi
- Distance
- 120 km
- Drive time
- 2 h 5 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~38 GEL
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From Batumi
- Distance
- 258 km
- Drive time
- 4 h 2 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~82 GEL
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Plan your visit
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