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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 Повзик скельний, Горобець скельний, Одуд Скеляр синій, Сорокопуд червоноголовий and Кам’янка іспанська.
In addition, during a visit in spring and autumn one can see various migratory birds that temporarily reside around the monastery, such as Сорокопуд чорнолобий, Кропив’янка прудка, Мухоловка мала, Eastern Orphean Warbler, Вівсянка садова and Шпак рожевий.
When the air has warmed up a bit Бджолоїдка звичайна, Могильник східний, Орел-карлик малий Серпокрилець білочеревий, Серпокрилець чорний, Стерв’ятник білий, Сип білоголовий and Гриф чорний 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.