CENTRE – AMBROLAURI
AREA – 4954 SQ.KM.
POPULATION – 51000

Racha-Lechkhumi is one of the most beautiful parts of western Georgia. It is located on the southern slopes of the Central Caucasus, between the Lechkhumi and Racha ridges and is settled from Old Stone Age. In ancient times, part of the territory of Racha-Lechkhumi was a part of the kingdom of Egris. Standing out for its special natural beauty, rich forests, springs, mineral waters, Racha-Lechkhumi is located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. The winter is cold and the summer is moderately warm. In the life of people living here, a special place is occupied by grapevine, which they worshiped from time immemorial. Only in Racha, in village Khvanchkara, grow two type of grapes, from which a unique wine - Khvanchkara is made.