Natural Monument
Satruplia Cave Natural Monument
Attraction: The natural monument is a cave located on the left bank of the Semi River, formed in Baremi limestone and rich in stalactites, stalagmites, travertines, and large-sized gour formations. The cave entrance opens at the bottom of an asymmetric funnel-shaped depression. The entrance is 6 meters wide, and for the first 80 meters, the floor slopes at an angle of 12–15°. Further inside, the cave develops steps 1–1.5 meters deep. At a distance of 125 meters from the entrance, there is a 5-meter-high ledge leading into a large chamber measuring 30 × 25 meters. During the Middle Ages, the cave was used as a shelter.
Location: Tskaltubo Municipality, vicinity of the village of Kumistavi, left bank of the Semi River, 287 meters above sea level.
Coordinates: N42 23.283 E42 36.376
Access: The nearest major settlement to the natural monument is the city of Tskaltubo. Tskaltubo is located 257 km from Tbilisi; travel time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Tskaltubo – Village of Kumistavi: 7.5 km; travel time approximately 10 minutes.
Village of Kumistavi – Satruplia Cave Natural Monument: 1.2 km; travel time approximately 10 minutes.
Accommodation: The most convenient options for overnight accommodation are in the cities of Tskaltubo or Kutaisi, where accommodation is available at a hotel