Two Days in Kazbegi Mountains
Georgian Military Highway Zhinvali Ananuri Jvari Pass and Gergeti in a safer two-day plan.
- days
- 2 / 1 nights
- Total distance
- 350 km
- Total driving
- 07:10
- Car needed
- Crossover / SUV
- Season
- May–October
- Difficulty
- Moderate
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A two-day route for seeing the main Caucasus views at a comfortable pace with an overnight stay in the Kazbegi area.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Tbilisi → Zhinvali → Ananuri → Jvari Pass → Stepantsminda. Day 2: Gergeti Trinity → Tbilisi.
Stops on this route
Zhinvali Reservoir
A turquoise artificial lake in the Aragvi valley — the first big view on the Georgian Military Highway.
1 h
Ananuri Fortress
A 17th-century castle on the shore of the Zhinvali reservoir — the most photogenic stop on the Georgian Military Highway.
1 h
Jvari Pass and the Friendship Monument
The high point of the Military Highway at 2,379 metres, with a 1983 mosaic rotunda hung over a sheer drop.
1 h
Gergeti Trinity Church
A 14th-century church at 2,170 m with Mount Kazbek behind it — the single most recognisable view in Georgia.
3 hTips
- Check road and weather conditions before departure.
- In winter use a suitable vehicle and verify current road restrictions.
Booking and enquiries
The easiest way to reach these places is by car — you pick the route and the stops.