Why visit
The Datvisjvari Pass, at 2,676 metres, divides the two halves of Khevsureti and was for centuries a trade and communication route with the North Caucasus. Most drivers stop at the top to take in the view before the road drops into the narrow Arghuni valley.
What to expect
Beyond the pass, the road runs past abandoned villages such as Lebaiskari, Kistani and Guroskhevi, now used mainly for summer pasture, before Shatili's towers appear.
Plan your visit
Allow4 hr–5 hr · for the drive from Tbilisi to Shatili, with stops
AreaBetween Barisakho and Shatili · 2,676 m
Before you go
Fog is frequent on the pass and visibility can drop suddenly. Travel with a local driver, check the road in advance and keep away from guarded flocks if you walk.
Allow extra time
Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.
