Gombori Pass
Updated: 14 November 2026
Kakheti · Tbilisi–Telavi road
Gombori Pass crosses the Gombori Range on the road from Tbilisi to Telavi. It is 1,620 m high, as the sign by the road says.
The road winds through mountain forest. On a clear day you see the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus from the pass at the same time.
From Tbilisi to Telavi on this road is about 95 km and 2 hours by car.
- WhereGombori Range, Tbilisi–Telavi road
- Altitude1,620 m
- Tbilisi to Telaviabout 95 km, 2 hours
- Stopabout 10 minutes at the viewpoint
- Wintermay close after heavy snow
Tours over Gombori Pass
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The road over the pass
The Gombori Range separates the Tbilisi area from the Alazani Valley. The road to Telavi climbs it in hairpins through the forest and drops straight down to the valley.
That is why it is called the most scenic road to Kakheti: the drive itself is worth it.
What to see
- Alazani Valley panorama — from the top of the road.
- The Greater Caucasus — on the horizon on a clear day.
- Mountain forest — along the hairpin bends.
How to get there
- By car: from Tbilisi towards Telavi; about 95 km and 2 hours to the town.
- With a tour: our tours to Telavi, the Alazani Valley and Tusheti cross the pass.
- More about the road and Telavi in our Telavi guide.
Tips
- 10 minutes at the viewpoint is enough for photos.
- It is a mountain road with sharp bends: if you get carsick, sit in front.
- In winter the pass may close after heavy snow — then the way to Kakheti is a longer detour.
Photos of Gombori Pass
Photos from Wikimedia Commons
What to see beyond the pass
Telavithe main town of Kakheti, beyond the pass
Tsinandalithe Chavchavadze estate near Telavi
Gombori Pass on the map
Gombori Pass: frequently asked questions
Where is Gombori Pass?
On the Gombori Range, on the road from Tbilisi to Telavi.
How high is the pass?
1,620 metres.
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Telavi over the pass?
About 95 km and 2 hours by car.
Is the pass open in winter?
Usually yes, but it may close after heavy snow. Then the way to Kakheti is a detour.
What can you see from the pass?
On a clear day, the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus at the same time.
Are there tours over Gombori Pass?
Yes, our tours to Telavi, the Alazani Valley and Tusheti go over it. The tours are listed above on this page.
Photo sources
- Moreau.henri, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bluemel1, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- MIKHEIL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- MIKHEIL, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- G.N., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- G.N., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- G.N., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nika, EXOTOUR, CC BY-SA 1.0, Wikimedia Commons
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