Driving in Georgia 🇬🇪 from Ananuri through the Caucasus Mountains | Scenic Autumn Road Trip 2025

Route https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFLNNyeWf16Ab... 03:50 Tsikhisdziri ციხისძირი 06:47 Tsivtskaro ცივწყარო 11:50 Meneso მენესო 15:20 Chartali ჭართალი 17:40 Mugudaskhevi River 18:10 Muguda 23:54 Khando 27:10 Pasanauri ფასანაური 33:20 Chadistsikhe 42:30 Nagvarevi 44:47 Kvesheti ქვეშეთი 49:20 Arakhveti არახვეთი 52:28 Kvemo Mleta ქვემო მლეთა 01:03:25 drone Experience a stunning autumn drive through Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, starting from the historic Ananuri Fortress (ანანური) and following the scenic E117 road, one of the most impressive mountain routes in the country. This journey unfolds under a clear blue sky, revealing dramatic landscapes, peaceful villages, rivers, and valleys as the road climbs deeper into the Greater Caucasus. The drive begins at Ananuri, a medieval fortress overlooking the turquoise waters of the Zhinvali Reservoir. As the road heads north along E117, the scenery quickly transforms into rolling hills and forested slopes painted with autumn colors. Passing through Tsikhisdziri (ციხისძირი) and Tsivtskaro (ცივწყარო), the route winds through quiet rural areas where traditional Georgian life blends seamlessly with the surrounding nature. Stone houses, grazing livestock, and distant mountain ridges define the atmosphere of these small settlements. Further ahead, the road reaches Meneso (მენესო) and Chartali (ჭართალი), where the landscape opens into wider valleys framed by towering Caucasus peaks. The air feels crisp, the visibility is excellent, and the blue sky enhances every detail of the mountains and forests. At Mugudaskhevi River, the road follows flowing mountain water, adding a soothing rhythm to the drive. Shortly after, the village of Muguda appears, nestled between steep slopes and narrow valleys. The route then continues to Khando, a peaceful mountain settlement surrounded by raw, untouched nature. One of the highlights of the journey is Pasanauri (ფასანაური), a well-known mountain town famous for its location at the confluence of rivers and as the birthplace of Georgian khinkali. Here, the scenery becomes more dramatic, with sharper peaks and deeper valleys. The road continues through Chadistsikhe, Nagvarevi, and Kvesheti (ქვეშეთი), where modern mountain roads blend with traditional villages and breathtaking highland views. Passing Arakhveti (არახვეთი) and Kvemo Mleta (ქვემო მლეთა), the drive reaches higher elevations, offering expansive panoramic views of the Caucasus range. The video concludes with a drone flight, rising above the landscape to reveal the vast scale of the Caucasus Mountains, rugged peaks, winding roads, and endless valleys under a clear autumn sky — a perfect aerial finale to this unforgettable road trip through northern Georgia. #Georgia #CaucasusMountains #Ananuri #E117 #AutumnRoadTrip #ScenicDrive #MountainRoad #GeorgiaRoadTrip #DroneFootage #TravelGeorgia #4KDriving #NatureDrive #solo_traveler_7o