Chokhatauri

Chokhatauri is a town and distric center in Georgia, in the Guria region. Chokhatauri is the capital of the administrative district (Raioni) in Guria. Near chokhatauri There are numerous attractions, such as the monastery of Udabno, the mosque Zoti, the palace of Goraberezhouli and mineral water source of Nabeghlavi.

It is good point to visit old churches and monasteries and for fishing and hiking. The region around the town is largely agriculturally used .

Cinema in Chokhatauri

  • Nodar Dumbadze-park. with monument of the writer as well as a monument to Ana Kalandadze
  • Movie Theater. with Stalin bust next door

  • Chokhatauri museum, 13 Dumbadze Str, +995 41922014. Tu-Su 10AM - 6PM. Niko Berdzenishvili Historical Museum Chokhatauri Was founded in 1958. 1961 was the first exposition was held. Museum houses Archaeological material, fighting and labor tools, burial goods, pottery and numismatic material as well as weapons, ethnographic material, manuscripts, personal items of Guria's principals. free of charge.
  • Niko Mari Memorial Museum, +995 558176819. Tu-Su 10AM - 5PM. Niko Mari Memorial Museum Was founded in 1999. Museum houses exhibitions, depicting life of famous Georgian Scientist and Historian Niko Mari. free of charge.

Eristavi Garden and Palace in village Gora

The main attraction of Chokhatauri district is the great scenery, ranging from soft hills to high mountains.

  • Erketi monastery. was built in the 9th century and is located in village Erketi, 6km south from Chokhatauri.
  • Udabno Monastery. consist from two churches, one of them is caved. Monastery is located in village Shua Amaghleba, 7 km north from Ozurgeti
  • Eristavi Palace and garden. in Goraberezhouli, 5km west from Chokhatauri, is only remained secular sightseeing in Guria. The territory consists a garden, stone fence, and a palace. It is dated from XVII century.
  • Shubani. Old church ruins in village
  • Bukistsikhe. Old Fortress and city ruins in village

The Near of Chokhatauri is hardly touched by tourism. The hills and mountains lend themselves to hiking and mountain biking, rivers for rafting or canoeing, and swimming is possible. There are neither signposted hiking and cycling still prepared rafting trips or equivalent Also you do not get equipment on the spot. But you can on your own perform these activities.

  • Hiking and trekking in Surebi Mountains. You can go to Surebi by bus and then hike to mountain Mefistskaro and see two beautiful lakes called Jaji
  • Fishing
  • Swimming. River Supsa is suitable for swimming, the best place is Guristba in village Bukistsikhe
  • Wine tour in Bukistikhe, Iverieli winery. you can taste delicious wine, see vineyards and buy some wine

Erketi

  • Weekly market "Bazroba". held every Sunday in Chokhatauri. You can travel to nearby village Bukistsikhe and buy famous Gurian wine Chkhaveri, which is grown there. So in addition to fruits and vegetables from local production and living farm animals are sold. Even without buying worth of visit.
  • In the center of chokhatauri there are some mini markets and a small "Univermag".
  • The halfway usable and well-stocked Supermarkt "Marula". is located in the southern part of the city on the regional road to Bakhmaro.
  • In the village Erketi you can buy homemade honey from local people. Ask for Kobidze family in Kvemo Erketi village.
ATMs -

  • Marula. This is near the roundabout, where the roads go to Bakhmaro.
  • Bakhmaro, Dumbadze Str. You can easily find this restaurant because it is in the only three-floor building in the center of the town.

Sachamiaseri community in winter

  • Wine tour in Bukistikhe, Iverieli winery. you can taste delicious wine, see vineyards and buy some wine
  • Another wine region near Chokhatauri is Sachamiaseri, where you can get invited by the local people. Tsolikauri white wine is very popular here.

Gurians speak much more quickly than average Georgians from other regions, so it is more complicated to understand them. When in need for help, look for younger people; they are more likely to know some English.

  • Internet Cafe.

  • Mamkoli, Dumbadze Str. Modernized Hospital Mamkoli is in the center of the town, built with red brick.
  • Aversi Pharmacy.

Kobuleti

To the sea Ureki and Kobuleti.