EVERYTHING ABOUT GEORGIA

The Georgian Military Road is the historic name for a major route through the Caucasus from Georgia to Russia.
It (ca. 212 kilometres long) runs between Tbilisi (Georgia) and Vladikavkaz (Russia) and follows the traditional route used by invaders and traders throughout the ages. From Vladikavkaz, the road stretches southwards up the valley of the river Tergi before passing through the Darial Gorge (which marks the border between Russia and Georgia). It then passes Stepantsminda before heading south-west through the region of Khevi to the Jvari (Cross) Pass, where it reaches its maximum altitude of 2,379 meters.

08:00 Departure from Tbilisi08:30 Mtskheta - Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
12:00 Ananuri
14:00 Lunch in Pasanauri or Mleta
15:00 Panorama near Gudauri
16:00 Walk in Truso Gorge
19:00 Arrival in Stepantsminda, overnight
The small town of Stepantsminda, formerly known as Kazbegi, is situated at an elevation of 1700 meters above sea level in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of northeastern Georgia. It serves as the central hub of the Kazbegi Municipality.
Resting along the banks of the Tergi River, the town is encompassed by imposing mountains on all sides, with Mount Kazbek, the region's most prominent peak, situated immediately to the west of the town.