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- Khoni is the first-rate base camp for visiting the spectacular Okatse Canyon and Kinchkha Waterfall nearby.
- The town itself is quiet; do most of your exploring early in the day when the center is most active.
- Taxis to the canyons can be negotiated at the main square, but make sure to agree on the round-trip fare beforehand.
- Learn a bit about the town's historical silk production, which once made it an important trading hub.
🍽 Food
Try this local variant of the famous cheese bread in small traditional eateries near the center.
Order a mixed plate of these walnut-paste vegetable starters at any local tavern.
Enjoy your meat dishes with this tangy plum sauce, a staple in western Georgian cooking.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A traditional market where you can buy fresh spices, local tea, and seasonal fruits grown in the lowlands.
Look for small local craft shops that might still offer items nodding to the town's silk heritage.
A lovely tree-lined pedestrian area in the center, first-rate for a relaxing afternoon walk.
The grounds around this historic church offer a peaceful and contemplative environment.
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Khoni is a quiet small town of around 9,000 inhabitants in the Imereti region of western Georgia, some 35 kilometres west of Kutaisi on the Tskhenistskali River. Its position in the subtropical Colchian lowland has favoured grape, maize, tobacco, tea and fruit cultivation since the Middle Ages, with persimmons, pomegranates and figs particularly typical. In the 18th and 19th centuries Khoni was a centre of Mingrelian-influenced silk production, whose workshops and small manufactories shaped urban life. The streetscape is dominated by one- and two-storey wooden houses with wraparound verandas, carved balustrades and tidy inner courtyards, alongside Soviet culture houses and schools. Highlights include the medieval 7th-century Saviour Cathedral, one of the oldest surviving sacral buildings in the region, the local history museum and the central park. The wider area is especially famed for the spectacular Okatse Canyon, with its glass-floored skywalk above a 50-metre drop, the Kinchkha Waterfall and the entrance of the Kinkhia Cave.
- Location: Georgia
- Nearby: Samtredia (16 km)
- Population: ~7.651 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 96 | 80 | 105 | 73 | 69 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 103 | 112 | 111 | 102 |
Geography
Facts
- Located 35 kilometers west of the city of Kutaisi.
- Was a center for silk production in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Home to the 7th-century Saviour Cathedral.
- Features traditional wooden houses with carved verandas.
- Primary gateway to the 50-meter-high Okatse skywalk.
- Situated in the lush subtropical Colchian lowland.
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