The Orkhevi monastery stands in the wooded hills near Kodmani village in the west of Shida Kartli. The name echoes the Georgian khevi, a gorge, and the place is indeed tucked into a fold of the slope.
The area lies south of Khashuri, above the Kura valley. The nearest neighbours are close at hand: the Kodmani monastery about half a kilometre away, with the Tbeti and Kvatetri houses a little further.
The usual monastic rules apply here: covered shoulders and knees, and quiet. Photography and attending services are best agreed with the residents.
โช For pilgrims
- The Orkhevi monastery near Kodmani village
- The name echoes khevi, a gorge
- The Kodmani house is half a kilometre away
๐ Getting there
- Kodmani village, Shida Kartli; about 16 km to Khashuri
- The Build Route button will show the exact way
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