Rikoti Pass

#160 among destinations in Georgia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Rikoti Pass is a mountain pass in the southern portion of the Likhi Range, a spur of the Greater Caucasus which divides Georgia into its western and eastern parts. The Tbilisi-Kutaisi highway connecting the two major cities of Georgia runs through the pass via a rock-cut tunnel of 1,722 m in length, which was constructed in 1982. ()

Local name: რიკოთის უღელტეხილი Coordinates: 42°3'9"N, 43°29'31"E

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Shida KartliGeorgia

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Rikoti Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Surami Pass, Surami, Khashuri.

1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Surami Pass
47 min walk • The Surami Pass is a mountain pass in the Likhi Range of Georgia with an altitude of 949 metres. The pass connects the western and eastern part of Georgia. A railroad runs through the pass, as well as the Zestaponi–Khashuri highway. Rail service through Surami Pass was opened in 1872. The rail line was electrified in 1933.
4 miSE
Town
Surami
103 min walk • One of the main attractions in Surami is the iconic Surami Fortress, which dates back to the 12th century. The fortress, perched on a hill overlooking the town, offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and explore its ancient walls and towers.
6.9 miSE
Locality
Khashuri
175 min walk • Khashuri is a town in the central part of Georgia and is the 9th largest settlement in Georgia. It is the administrative centre of Khashuri Municipality. It is located on the Shida Kartli plain, on the Suramula riverside, 700 metres above sea level. Khashuri is first mentioned in a 1693 document.