The second section of the Kintrishi kayak route ends in Kokhi, a village in the Kintrishi River Gorge. This gives you two distinct topics to consider when planning your trip: the village’s settlement history and a stretch of river with a specified length, elevation drop, difficulty rating, and season. If you are considering accommodation in Kokhi, you can first decide whether the cultural focus or the kayak section will determine your choice.
Kokhi and the Rural Route
A rural and agricultural tourism route runs from Kobuleti through the village of Kobuleti to Kokhi. The two names containing Kobuleti refer to different stops: the village of Kobuleti follows Kobuleti, before the route reaches Kokhi. This sequence is useful when distinguishing places and destinations and understanding the route. It also connects Kokhi with rural and agricultural tourism, without implying any particular mode of transport or length of stay.
Archaeological Traces and Settlement History
Kokhi is considered one of the oldest settlements in the Kobuleti municipality. Archaeological materials came to light when sections of a rural road were widened. Ancient pottery and warriors’ equipment were discovered near Najikhurali in Kokhi. The settlement remains are also considered an attractive part of the village’s cultural heritage. This gives Kokhi a specific historical connection beyond its location in the river gorge. For travelers interested in history, the find sites and settlement remains are a focus in their own right, alongside the kayak route.
The Second Kintrishi Kayak Section
The second section of the Kintrishi kayak route is 8 kilometers long and ends in Kokhi. Before reaching the village, it has an elevation drop of 160 meters; its difficulty is rated 2 to 3+. Length, elevation drop, and rating describe different aspects of the section. As river conditions can vary, check them before setting off, and do not treat the rating as a substitute for a current assessment of conditions.
The Kintrishi kayak route begins in Kobalauri, 22 kilometers from Kobuleti. An SUV is required to reach the starting point. This is important when planning if Kokhi is a possible place to stay: the village is the destination of the second section, but access to the route’s starting point is in Kobalauri. Information about the starting point and vehicle requirements helps distinguish the kayak section from an activity that begins directly in Kokhi.
The season listed for the second section is April to June and from late September to early November. If the kayak section is the reason for your trip, plan around these periods and check current conditions before setting off. Seasonality is therefore a separate factor when choosing your travel dates, regardless of whether you are also interested in Kokhi’s settlement history.
A Different Nature Focus in Adjara
In the wider destination of Adjara, Kobuleti Ispani Protected Area offers a different nature focus. Kobuleti’s protected areas include the Ispani 1 and Ispani 2 sphagnum peat bogs. Kobuleti Ispani Protected Area is an important refuge for migratory birds, as well as for breeding and wintering birds. The three easy hiking trails there are called “Ispani 2,” “White Moss,” and “Drosera.” Birdwatching is another possible interest in the protected area; binoculars can be rented. Check availability before your visit. These nature-related options complement Kokhi’s settlement history and the Kintrishi kayak route at a regional level, without attributing the protected area’s offerings to Kokhi.
Discover more destinations: Khelvachauri, Kapreshumi, Sakhalvasho, Bako, Buknari, Keda, Gorgadzeebi, Danisparauli.
For the overview of the wider destination: Adjara.
