Rkoni Georgia 4K

Rkoni Georgia 4K

Rkoni Georgia 4K Rkoni Fortress, Rkoni Monastery , Shida Kartli, Georgia. Rkoni Monastery is a popular destination for Georgians who want hikes, barbecues, excursions, jeep tours or just a walk in the beautiful nature. About 2 hours drive from Tbilisi, the village at the edge of Trialeti range mountains with mixed forests, your car stops in the village as there is no road ahead, only path leading pas river, then through alley impressive during the times of falling autumn leaves, after up to 2km short and easy walk, the gate to the medieval Monastery appears  (its buildings date from 7th, 13th and 18th centuries), then you can continue to walk a little more to a spectacular 12th century stone arch bridge which Georgians call King Tamara Bridge where you can take photos or camp at the field near the bridge.In winter with fresh snow it is even more beautiful, frozen river Tedzami and frozen waterfall of Sabolia river tributary of Tedzami, tree branches covered with snow, animal footprints and some other exotic things of winter scenery. By now there is still and old woman staying in Rkoni village in winter where you can get warm at stove drink some Georgian chacha and if you are real hiker looking for adventures continue to the marked route of Rkoni-Kldekari which is usually done vice versa and often in winter.There are some interesting cultural monuments churches and castles on the way to Rkoni suitable for jeep or car trips such as Ertatsminda, Metekhi and Chachubeti churches but I find Saorbisa the most impressive. Standing on the hill overlooking Tedzami valley Saorbisa ruins offers magnificent views and exciting sceneries. To get there (coordinates:  41.844653°  44.221004°)  you either need to find a path uphill across the river (1-hour ascent) or you need to take a jeep ride from Khovle village which is not in Tedzami gorge. Drisi Fortress is also quite impressive preserved historical monument which can be reached from Chkopiani village of Tedzami valley. /georgiantour.com