The Surami Pass (Georgian: სურამის უღელტეხილი) is a mountain pass in the Likhi Range of Georgia with an altitude of 949 metres (3,114 ft).

Surami Pass
Surami pass railway tunnel at Chkherimela river.
Elevation948 m (3,110 ft)[1]
RangeLikhi Range
Coordinates42°01′37″N 43°30′01″E / 42.02694°N 43.50028°E / 42.02694; 43.50028
Surami Pass is located in Caucasus Mountains
Surami Pass
Surami Pass
Location in the Caucasus
Surami Pass is located in Georgia
Surami Pass
Surami Pass
Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti and Tusheti regions
Map

The pass connects the western and eastern part of Georgia. A railroad (in a tunnel) runs through the pass, as well as the ZestaponiKhashuri highway.

History

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The Old Surami Pass by A. Kiselyov, 1891
A locomotive can be seen on the left
 
Celebration of opening Surami tunnel; ca. 1890s

Rail service through Surami Pass was opened in 1872. The rail line was electrified in 1933.

References

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  1. ^ Surami pass PeakVisor