The Rikoti Pass, perched at an elevation of 996 meters (3,268 feet), lies within the southern expanse of the Likhi Range. This range, a dramatic offshoot of the Greater Caucasus, naturally splits Georgia into its western and eastern regions. Traversing this critical divide, the Tbilisi-Kutaisi highway serves as a lifeline between two of Georgia's largest cities. Its path includes a striking tunnel carved from rock, extending 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) and completed in 1982. The Rikoti Pass stands as an enduring connection, bridging not just geographical divides, but the cultural and economic heartbeat of the nation.
