Travel Guide Khachouri

The is the largest city in the west of Kartlie (approximately 30 000 inhabitants). It was founded in 1872 under the name Mikhaïlovo around its station, an important railway node. In passing, Stalin's family was born and, in 2000, the authorities handed over to the city the statue of the dictator who was abducted in 1956.The is a crossing point to go to Koutaïssi in the west where in Samtskhé-Djavakhétie in the south. If the city is not unpleasant, with individual gardens planted with vines, it has no special interest. We will stop there often to eat one end or to do the full.A 4-5 km from The towards West Georgia and the tunnel to descend onto Koutaïssi lies the small town of Sourami, historically more important and offering more attractions.