Kayaking on the Khrami River

Difficulty 

The difficulty rating of the sections ranges between 2 and 3.

Location

The city of Bolnisi, near which the kayaking route begins, is located 64 kilometers far from Tbilisi.

River

The Khrami River has its source on the slopes of the Trialeti Range.  The length of the river is 201 kilometres and is the right tributary of the Mtkvari River. Three reservoirs have been built on Khrami, including Tsalka Reservoir.  The river is mainly fed by snow. The water level on the route is dependent on how much water has been released from the reservoir.

Route

The first section starts near the village of Senebi, close to Bolnisi city, at 640 meters above sea level, and ends at Disveli Village, 540 meters above sea level.

The section is 13 kilometers long, with a drop in elevation of 100 meters, while the difficulty rating ranges between 2 and 3 (intermediate difficulty, tall and irregular waves, cliffs and whirlpools, transparent but narrow exits).

The second section starts at Disveli Village, 540 meters above sea level, and ends near the Tamarisi Hydroelectric Plant, 370 meters above sea level. The second section is 15 kilometers long, with a drop in elevation of 170 meters and a difficulty rating of 2-3 (intermediate difficulty, tall and irregular waves, cliffs and whirlpools, transparent but narrow exits). 

Season 

The best months for kayaking on both sections of the Khrami River are March to June and October to November.

How to Get to the Starting Point

It is 13 kilometers from Bolnisi city to Senebi Village. You can get to the starting point with an SUV, but the kayaking section of the river is far away from the road.

Safety

You must be experienced to kayak down the river.

It is recommended that you go down the river with a local kayaker or at least obtain the necessary information from one of them. Contact a local company in advance to book a tour.

The minimum age for kayaking is 18.