About Khulo
Khulo is the main town of Upper Adjara, set on a mountain shelf above the Adjaristsqali gorge. It sits inland from Batumi, in the valley the road follows as it climbs from the coast.
The town is known for its old cable car, which swings across the gorge to the village of Tago. Above Khulo, the road continues over the Goderdzi Pass towards Akhaltsikhe, a route that can close in winter.
People come to Khulo for the gorge itself, for the cable car crossing, and for the surrounding highlands, including Skhalta Monastery, the Goderdzi ski resort and Green Lake.
Things to see and do
Khulo–Tago cable car
An old cable car swings across the Adjaristsqali gorge to the village of Tago.
Skhalta Monastery
A medieval church in the Skhalta valley near Khulo.
Goderdzi
A ski resort near the Goderdzi Pass, above Khulo.
Green Lake
A mountain lake in the highlands near the Goderdzi Pass.
Adjaristsqali gorge
The deep, green river valley the road follows up from Batumi.
Getting there
Marshrutkas run from Batumi up the Adjaristsqali valley to Khulo. Most visitors arrive through Batumi and its airport, then take the road up the valley.
As a straight-line distance, Khulo is 60 km from Kutaisi International Airport, 64 km from Batumi International Airport and 215 km from Tbilisi International Airport.
Where to stay nearby
None of the hotels we track in Khulo returned a bookable price in our latest availability check (November 2026 dates). These are the nearest places with bookable hotels; distances are in a straight line.
Frequently asked questions
What is Khulo known for?
Khulo is the main town of Upper Adjara, on a mountain shelf above the Adjaristsqali gorge. It is known for the old cable car that links the town with the village of Tago across the gorge.
When should I visit Khulo?
The road over the Goderdzi Pass towards Akhaltsikhe can close in winter.
How do I get to Khulo?
Marshrutkas run from Batumi up the Adjaristsqali valley to Khulo. Most visitors arrive through Batumi and its airport, then take the road up the valley.
What can I see around Khulo?
You can ride the old cable car to Tago, visit Skhalta Monastery in the Skhalta valley, or head up to Goderdzi and Green Lake near the Goderdzi Pass. The Adjaristsqali gorge is the deep, green river valley the road follows up from Batumi.
Where can I stay near Khulo?
None of the hotels we track in Khulo returned a bookable price in our latest check. The nearest places with bookable hotels are Kobuleti (53 km), Akhaltsikhe (54 km), Ozurgeti (57 km) (straight-line distances).