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Description
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 Brgljez lončar, Vrabac kamenjarac, Pupavac Modrokos, Crvenoglavi svračak and Sredozemna beloguza.
In addition, during a visit in spring and autumn one can see various migratory birds that temporarily reside around the monastery, such as Sivi svračak, Grmuša čavrljanka, Mala muharica, Istočna velika grmuša, Vinogradska strnadica and Ružičasti čvorak.
When the air has warmed up a bit Pčelarica, Krstaš, Patuljasti orao Bela čiopa, Crna čiopa, Bela kanja, Beloglavi sup and Crni strvinar are present around the monastery.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Steppe , MountainConditions
Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Dry , DustyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Summer , SpringBest time to visit
Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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.