{"id":8472,"date":"2022-11-07T11:14:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/?p=8472"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:54:32","slug":"david-gareja-monastery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit to the David Gareja Monastery and surroundings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>What to see when visiting the David Gareja Monastery, the nearby monasteries and the rainbow mountains, with alternatives to get there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The David Gareja Monastery on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan is considered one of the wonders of the world by Lonely Planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Gareja is one of the most recommended visits to Georgia that can be done in just 1 day from Tbilisi, <strong>which was requested to be included as<a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/tentativelists\/5224\/\"> UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> by UNESCO in 2007<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main characteristics of this monastery are its caves, which are kept in excellent condition. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-lavra.jpg\" alt=\"lavra monastery\" class=\"wp-image-8707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-lavra.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-lavra-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lavra Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, they are one of the most visited cave buildings along with those of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/visit-to-gori-and-uplistsikhe\/\">Uplistsikhe<\/a><\/strong> near Tbilisi and those of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/visit-to-vardzia\/\">Vardzia<\/a><\/strong> near the border with T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Precisely, due to its caves, the David Gareja also <strong>It is known as the cave monastery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Ubicacion_e_historia_de_David_Gareja\" >Location and history of David Gareja<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#David_Gareja_el_fundador\" >David Gareja, the founder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Paso_de_los_anos\" >Over the years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Monasterio_de_Lavra\" >Lavra Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Monasterio_de_Udabno\" >Udabno Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Montanas_Arco_Iris_Rainbow_Hills\" >Rainbow Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#%C2%BFQue_mas_ver_en_la_zona_verde_en_el_mapa\" >What else to see in the area? (green on the map)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#1-_Monasterio_Natlismtsemeli\" >1.- Natlismtsemeli Monastery&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#2-_Iglesia_Dodo\" >2.- Dodo Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#3-_Embalse_Jandara\" >3.- Jandara Reservoir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#4-_Embalse_Mravaltskaro\" >4.- Mravaltskaro Reservoir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#5-_Montanas_rojas\" >5.- Red mountains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Mapa_de_David_Gareja_y_los_alrededores\" >Map of David Gareja and surroundings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Consejos_para_visitar_el_monasterio_David_Gareja\" >Tips for visiting the David Gareja monastery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#1_Epoca_de_visita\" >1. Visiting season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#2_Lluvia\" >2. Rain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#3_Serpientes\" >3. Snakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#4_Calzado_cerrado\" >4. Closed footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#5_Pasaporte\" >5. Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#6_Agua_y_snacks\" >6. Water and snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#7_Lleva_monedas\" >7. Carry coins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#8_Frontera\" >8. Border<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_la_visita_a_David_Gareja\" >Frequently asked questions about visiting David Gareja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#%C2%BFComo_ir_a_David_Gareja\" >How to go to David Gareja?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#1-_Coche\" >1.- Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#2-_Gareji_Line_cancelado_de_momento\" >2.- Gareji Line (cancelled for now)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/monasterio-david-gareja\/#3-_Excursion\" >3.- Excursion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ubicacion_e_historia_de_David_Gareja\"><\/span>Location and history of David Gareja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason why this monastery is so visited is that it is <strong>just 67 km from Tbilisi,<\/strong> in the Kakhetia region, <strong>famous for its wines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the state of the road means that access is not as quick as one might expect, but I will tell you about that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-global-color-8-background-color has-background\">\ud83c\udf77 Here you can read more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/visit-to-kakheti\/\">Visit to Kakheti: wine region in Georgia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"David_Gareja_el_fundador\"><\/span>David Gareja, the founder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The complex was <strong>founded by David Gareja himself<\/strong> which you can also see written as Gareji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gareja, it was <strong>one of the 13 Assyrian fathers<\/strong> sent to Christianize Georgia in the 6th century, like Shio of the <strong>Shiomgvime monastery in<\/strong> <strong>Mtskheta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-global-color-8-background-color has-background\">\u2b50 In this other article you can read more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-mtskheta\/\">What to see in Mtskheta: 8 most interesting places<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about David Gareja, it refers to a complex made up of two main monasteries and at least 21 hermitages scattered throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The monasteries are those of Lavra and Udabno<\/strong>, located a short distance from each other and one on each side of the border, that is, one in Georgia and the other in its neighboring country, Azerbaijan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Azerbaijan, it is known as Keshikchidagh.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja-2.jpg\" alt=\"david gareja 2\" class=\"wp-image-8696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cave in Lavra monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is believed that Gareja chose this isolated area so that his disciples could devote themselves to monastic life without much influence from the rest of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_de_los_anos\"><\/span>Over the years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest splendor of the monastery was in the 9th century, thanks to the patronage of the royal family and some nobles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For centuries it was a<strong> important religious and cultural center,<\/strong> full of manuscripts, engravings and beautiful <strong>fresco paintings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not everything has been rosy for the monastery, which has suffered decline with the fall of the Georgian monarchy. Then it was <strong>devastated by the mongols<\/strong> in 1265 and rebuilt. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja2-1.jpg\" alt=\"monastery david gareja2\" class=\"wp-image-8693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja2-1.jpg 427w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja2-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lavra Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remained <strong>closed during the Bolshevik government<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, it was used as <strong>military training area<\/strong> during the Soviet-Afghan War and later by Georgian Ministry of Defense in 1996.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monastery in its long history has seen them all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monasterio_de_Lavra\"><\/span>Lavra Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"david gareja\" class=\"wp-image-8697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/david-gareja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Lavra monastery is the one on the Georgian side in a semi-desert area of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>built on the same mountain rock<\/strong> and has 3 floors, with a church, refractory and <strong>It had up to 5,000 cells dug into the rock. <\/strong>where the monks lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a few caves remain standing, most are still in use as housing and, therefore, cannot be visited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iglesia-del-monasterio-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"david gareja monastery church\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iglesia-del-monasterio-david-gareja.jpg 427w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iglesia-del-monasterio-david-gareja-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another interesting thing about the monastery is its rainwater filtration system that is collected in one of the same caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the location of the monastery right on the border, a <strong>wall with its towers<\/strong> that still stand today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The church has a <strong>beautiful bell tower<\/strong> that stands out and then inside <strong>The icons in the chapel draw attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iconografia-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"iconography david gareja\" class=\"wp-image-8701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iconografia-david-gareja.jpg 427w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iconografia-david-gareja-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monasterio_de_Udabno\"><\/span>Udabno Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Udabno Monastery is the one on the Azerbaijan side and is connected to Lavra by a trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>In 2019 there was a dispute<\/strong> between Georgian activists and Azerbaijani border guards. Since then <strong>Azerbaijan closed the border and you can no longer cross it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"david gareja monastery\" class=\"wp-image-8706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-david-gareja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the monastery of <strong>Udabno remains inaccessible to tourist visits<\/strong> until the disputes between both countries are resolved, which does not seem to be resolved in the short term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Udabno is where they are found <strong>the most important frescoes of the complex<\/strong>, but we will have to wait to see if they can be visited in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Montanas_Arco_Iris_Rainbow_Hills\"><\/span>Rainbow Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another of the attractions of the area are the <strong>unique mountains in front of the Lavra monastery <\/strong>which are known as <em>Rainbow Hills<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an almost lunar landscape with<strong> very particular undulations thanks to marine sedimentation <\/strong>belonging to the Miocene and Pliocene, that is, between 23 and 1.8 million years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rainbow-hills-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow hills david gareja\" class=\"wp-image-8715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rainbow-hills-david-gareja.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rainbow-hills-david-gareja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These sediments are also what give it its peculiar coloration and its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very common area for small hiking routes, they are accessible from the parking lot of the David Gareja monastery and other nearby areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are other larger colorful mountains in the area, I&#039;ll tell you more below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_mas_ver_en_la_zona_verde_en_el_mapa\"><\/span>What else to see in the area? (green on the map)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Monasterio_Natlismtsemeli\"><\/span>1.- Natlismtsemeli Monastery&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Natlismtsemeli monastery also belongs to the David Gareja monastery complex and is 10 km from the Lavra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monastery is also known as that of San Juan or &quot;the Baptist&quot;, founded by Luciane, one of the disciples of David Gareja.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli-.jpg\" alt=\"Natlismtsemeli Monastery\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-8708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli-.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The monastery is located <strong>dug in the rocky area of the mountain<\/strong>, where <strong>Its church stands out, of considerable height to be a cave<\/strong> with a main area and a smaller one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconostasis from the mid-18th century, worthy of admiration, although it is sad to see how damaged everything was after the invasions of this area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that it is painful to see how something with so much history and value was scratched to ruin it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-cueva-georgia.jpg\" alt=\"georgia cave monastery\" class=\"wp-image-8705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-cueva-georgia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/monasterio-cueva-georgia-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other things that attract attention about the monastery are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>outer bell tower<\/strong> how quite beautiful;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>caves that function as housing <\/strong>for the monks and are not visitable. Although some are in very bad condition and are empty;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>finally, <strong>you can climb the tower <\/strong>which has good views of the area, you have to follow the path that passes in front of the caves and surrounds the mountain, it will take you less than 10 minutes to get there. Then you can climb the tower passing through the small cave seen in the photo below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/acceso-a-la-torre-en-Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli-.jpg\" alt=\"access to the tower in Natlismtsemeli Monastery\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-8694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/acceso-a-la-torre-en-Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli-.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/acceso-a-la-torre-en-Monasterio-Natlismtsemeli--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Iglesia_Dodo\"><\/span>2.- Dodo Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This church was <strong>built in an area of interconnected caves<\/strong>, is located just 12 km from the David Gareja Monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was <strong>founded by Dodo in the 6th century<\/strong>, another of David Gareja&#039;s disciples, although its construction lasted until the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other monasteries in the area, <strong>suffered invasions and looting from both the Mongols <\/strong>as of the <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Imperio_saf%C3%A1vida\"><strong>Safavid<\/strong><\/a> (the largest Iranian empire there ever was).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most notable thing is the <strong>fresco on the central altar of the Blessing of Jesus,<\/strong> where the archangel Michael and Gabriel appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Embalse_Jandara\"><\/span>3.- Jandara Reservoir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jandara reservoir is 10.6 km long and <strong>It is located right on the border <\/strong>of Georgia and Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Jandara.jpg\" alt=\"Jandara Reservoir\" class=\"wp-image-8698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Jandara.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Jandara-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This large reservoir has areas of vegetation around it such as reeds and willows that <strong>attracts a wide variety of migratory waterfowl <\/strong>such as wild ducks and pelicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is very <strong>popular with locals as a fishing, picnicking and camping spot<\/strong> for its super quiet environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"caja-linea\">Keep in mind that in the last year there are people who have tried to camp there and the <strong>Border guards made them march before nightfall<\/strong> of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Embalse_Mravaltskaro\"><\/span>4.- Mravaltskaro Reservoir <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go on your own and want to add some more places without making too many stops, I recommend this reservoir that is next to the red mountains (from the next point). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Mravaltskaro-.jpg\" alt=\"Mravaltskaro Reservoir\" class=\"wp-image-8699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Mravaltskaro-.jpg 427w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Embalse-Mravaltskaro--200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>This stop is the most striking of those you can make in the area<\/strong> after visiting the David Gareja monastery and it is a <strong>good area to finish the tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reservoir is surrounded by rounded mountains, so characteristic of this area that<strong> at sunset they are reflected in its waters<\/strong>, perfect for taking some fabulous photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Montanas_rojas\"><\/span>5.- Red mountains <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On google maps you will see that these mountains are marked as <em>Red Mountains<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is the area that locals call the <em>Rainbow Hills<\/em>, despite the fact that the predominant color is red and those next to David Gareja are called \u201cColorful Mountains\u201d, that is, <em>Colorful Mountains<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-rojas-o-rainbow-hill.jpg\" alt=\"red mountains or rainbow hill\" class=\"wp-image-8712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-rojas-o-rainbow-hill.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-rojas-o-rainbow-hill-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although, they have a smaller chromatic variety, <strong>the rounded shape is much more impressive<\/strong> that those who are next to Lavra and the <strong>brick red color gives it a lot of appeal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach these red mountains you will have to <strong>walk along the side of the Mravaltskaro reservoir <\/strong>from the previous point and then continue along a path that will take you a few minutes (less than 10 min).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montana-colorida-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"colorful mountain david gareja\" class=\"wp-image-8710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montana-colorida-david-gareja.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montana-colorida-david-gareja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ground is dry dirt that turns to mud easily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The part from the end of the reservoir to the beginning of the red mountains is along a narrow path that can be very<strong> slippery on rainy days<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there is a small section with a steep descent and then ascent that can be a<strong> little difficult for older people or very small children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the way is easy and then you can walk through the red mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-arco-iris-en-georgia.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow mountains in georgia\" class=\"wp-image-8711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-arco-iris-en-georgia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/montanas-arco-iris-en-georgia-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_David_Gareja_y_los_alrededores\"><\/span>Map of David Gareja and surroundings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\">* To check the legend for each place, click the button in the top left corner of the map. To view this map on your phone or computer, tap the star on the right side of the title. Then go to Google Maps, select \"Your Places\" and \"Maps\" from the menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1NJI7I0RFtA_lqVu4V_039Ddu1CLbhIg&amp;hl=es&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_visitar_el_monasterio_David_Gareja\"><\/span>Tips for visiting the David Gareja monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Epoca_de_visita\"><\/span>1. Visiting season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best times to visit the monastery is at the end of spring<\/strong> (April and May) <strong>and the beginning of autumn<\/strong> (September and October). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In summer<\/strong>, you can visit, but since it is a semi-arid area <strong>It&#039;s too hot<\/strong>If you visit during this time, protect your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then <strong>in winter<\/strong> roads become inaccessible with snow and ice, <strong>cannot be visited<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lluvia\"><\/span>2. Rain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The rain makes the dirt road impassable and hiking is almost impossible<\/strong> Because in the area of colorful mountains there is little vegetation and everything turns into very slippery mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you go on your own, avoid rainy days. If you go with an excursion, they will probably cancel it if it rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Serpientes\"><\/span>3. Snakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the area there are <strong>poisonous snakes<\/strong> like the rattlesnake in the photo (<strong>Levant Viper<\/strong>) and <strong>They are much more present and active during the summer months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/levant-viper-serpiente-en-georgia.jpg\" alt=\"raised viper snake in georgia\" class=\"wp-image-8703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/levant-viper-serpiente-en-georgia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/levant-viper-serpiente-en-georgia-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I recommend you to <strong>keep your distance if you see any and be careful where you put your hands<\/strong>. In particular, do not put your hands in any holes in the ground or move rocks with your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although in theory <strong>It is an aggressive species<\/strong>, the one you see in the photo, the poor thing hid right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Calzado_cerrado\"><\/span>4. Closed footwear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this area <strong>you must wear closed shoes<\/strong> with a minimum of grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It will come in handy for any small hiking route you do.<\/strong> in the area, especially if it rained the night before, because the colorful mountains become slippery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason to wear closed shoes is<strong> danger of snakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pasaporte\"><\/span>5. Passport <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the border with Azerbaijan is closed, it is rare for the border guards there to ask for a passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <strong>you must take it with you<\/strong> in case you have doubts or Georgian identification documentation if you are a resident.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/guardia-frontera-georgia-azerbaiyan.jpg\" alt=\"border-guard-georgia-azerbaijan\" class=\"wp-image-8700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/guardia-frontera-georgia-azerbaiyan.jpg 480w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/guardia-frontera-georgia-azerbaiyan-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Georgian border guard in David Gareja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Agua_y_snacks\"><\/span>6. Water and snacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the <strong>Lavra monastery there is no restaurant or where to buy food<\/strong>What they have for sale at the religious goods store is water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s a good idea though <strong>bring enough water and snacks with you<\/strong>, because at the other stops there is nowhere to buy anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go on an excursion, they usually stop along the way somewhere with a supermarket to buy water and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lleva_monedas\"><\/span>7. Carry coins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They will help you <strong>leave a donation<\/strong>, because monasteries and churches are free, but if it is within your means, leave something that will help them with the maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, in the Lavra there are <strong>public toilets<\/strong>, but to enter you have to <strong>pay 50 tetris<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Frontera\"><\/span>8. Border<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The land borders between Georgia and Azerbaijan are closed at least until October 1, 2024<\/strong>. After that, we'll have to wait and see what the Azerbaijani authorities decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azerbaijan put this measure in place during the pandemic and have been extending it every few months, supposedly due to COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, the only way you can visit Azerbaijan from Georgia is by plane. There are flights from Tbilisi to Baku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to visit David Gareja, before venturing across the border into Azerbaijan, find out about the current situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_la_visita_a_David_Gareja\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about visiting David Gareja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666945730408\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Is it worth going even if you can&#039;t visit Udabno?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the Lavra monastery and the Rainbow Hills are worth seeing. In addition, there are many more places to stop in the area.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700554186161\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Is it dangerous to go to the David Gareja monastery?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>No not at all. Although you will see the Georgian border guards, they are there doing their job and do not usually interact with tourists.<br\/><br\/>The most they can ask you is for you to show them your passport, they didn&#039;t ask me for it.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_ir_a_David_Gareja\"><\/span>How to go to David Gareja?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Coche\"><\/span>1.- Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to drive, you have the option of <strong>go in the direction of Rustavi<\/strong>. About 10 km after Rustavi the paved road ends and the adventure begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dirt agricultural road begins that extends for 20 km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road itself is not bad and you don&#039;t need to go in a 4\u00d74, but it doesn&#039;t allow you to go too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/carretera-david-gareja.jpg\" alt=\"road-david-gareja\" class=\"wp-image-8695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/carretera-david-gareja.jpg 640w, https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/carretera-david-gareja-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dirt road towards David Gareja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yes indeed, <strong>During rainy days there are sections that are completely inaccessible <\/strong>and it is better that you postpone the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the last 3 km to David Gareja Monastery are paved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another alternative is to take the <strong>road towards Sagarejo and then towards Udabno<\/strong>, there is also a good bit of dirt road, although apparently in a little better condition than after Rustavi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best that you choose the path according to what you want to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes indeed, <strong>Take a GPS because the roads are not marked<\/strong>In that area, cell phone coverage is sometimes lost and there is no one to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best search engine for <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rent a car in Georgia\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/recomendado\/alquilar-un-coche-en-georgia\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\"><strong>rent a car in Georgia<\/strong> <\/a>This is it, which works only with local companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, they have very cheap prices and you can be sure that they are all serious companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Gareji_Line_cancelado_de_momento\"><\/span>2.- Gareji Line (cancelled for now)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To go to the Lavra monastery and the colorful mountains <strong>There is no public transportation, but there is a company that operates as a transfer service<\/strong>, is called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gareji.line\/\">Gareji Line<\/a><\/strong> (your facebook link).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This service <strong>runs every day from April to October<\/strong> (approximately, they post the beginning and then the end on Facebook)<strong>, it costs 40 lari<\/strong> (13.74 euros) round trip, leaving from Pushkin Park next to Liberty Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there in the monastery <strong>They leave you 3 hours so you can visit quietly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This service was going very well when you could cross to the Udabno monastery, but since the border closure 3 hours are excessive and they do not make any more stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Excursion\"><\/span>3.- Excursion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most practical alternatives is to go with an excursion that makes several stops and make the most of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend this <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"David Gareja and the mountain of colors\" href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/recomendado\/david-gareja-y-la-montana-de-colores\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">full day tour<\/a><\/strong> which is the one I took, they take you to the Lavra Monastery, to the Natlismtsemeli (St. John) Monastery and then to the Mravaltskaro Reservoir and the Red Mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More about Georgia and the Caucasus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-tiflis\/\">24 things to see in Tbilisi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/bulevar-de-batumi\/\">16 things to do and see on Batumi Boulevard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-borjomi\/\">11 ideas of What to see in Borjomi, Georgia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/what-to-take-to-georgia\/\">What to bring to Georgia?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viajerosactivos.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-yerevan\/\">What to do in Yerevan: 14 best 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