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David Gareji Monastery

Kakheti  >  Georgia

Remote 6th-century monastery on the border with Azerbaijan. The monastery is surrounded by steppes and sandstone formations.

Aggiunto* da Nick Sessink
Ultimo aggiornamento 28 novembre 2025

Descrizione

David Gareji Monastery is located in a remote and expansive part of Georgia. Surrounded by steppes and sandstone formations, the monastery is worth spending a half day exploring. The monastery is carved into a rock and surrounded by sparse vegetation. Several birds breed in the immediate vicinity of the monastery, such as Picchio muratore di roccia, Passera lagia, Upupa Passero solitario, Averla capirossa and Monachella.

In addition, during a visit in spring and autumn one can see various migratory birds that temporarily reside around the monastery, such as Averla cenerina, Bigiarella, Pigliamosche pettirosso, Bigia grossa orientale, Ortolano and Storno roseo.

When the air has warmed up a bit Gruccione, Aquila imperiale, Aquila minore Rondone maggiore, Rondone comune, Capovaccaio, Grifone and Avvoltoio monaco are present around the monastery.

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Accesso

David Gareji monastery is located 70 km southeast of Tblisi. The monastery can be reached from Tbilisi by taking the main road S5 towards Sagarejo. In this village, turn onto the side road (172). This is a well-paved road that ends at the monastery. Press P on the map for directions.

The monastery is accessible by both private car and public transport. It is recommended to use your own car so you can make stops along the way. The area around Udabno is rich in birdlife and worth making a few stops.

A visit to the monastery can be done in about an hour. Due to the travel time, you should allow half a day for this.

Terreno e habitat

Steppa , Montagna

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Roccioso , Paesaggio aperto , Asciutto , Polveroso

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Estate , Primavera

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione primaverile

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrata , Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

The monastery is located on the border with Azerbaijan, and this border is heavily guarded. It's possible to climb the rock for a better view, but be aware of border guards on the rock.

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