Georgia is the most exciting travel discovery for Indian passport holders right now — no visa required for up to 365 days, direct IndiGo and IndiGo codeshare flights from Delhi and Mumbai, prices roughly 40% cheaper than Western Europe, a UNESCO capital older than Rome, Caucasus mountain scenery that rivals the Swiss Alps, and a wine culture that is literally 8,000 years old. This 6-day itinerary covers Tbilisi's Old Town, the mountain fortress church at Kazbegi, and the wine-producing Kakheti valley.
Visa-free entry: Indian passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa for up to 365 days. Just your passport and a return ticket. No application, no fees. One of the world's most generous visa policies for Indians.
Days 1–2: Tbilisi — Sulphur Baths, Narikala & Old Town
Day 1 — Tbilisi Arrival & Old Town
Morning: Arrive Tbilisi International Airport (metro to city centre ₹18, taxi ₹450). Walk the Old Town (Kala) — cobblestone streets, wooden-balconied houses in brick orange and dusty rose, Orthodox churches crammed between art deco facades. Start at Metekhi Church (5th century, perched on a cliff above the river) for the definitive Tbilisi panorama.
Afternoon: Narikala Fortress (free) — 4th-century citadel above the city, reached by cable car from Rike Park (₹55 return). Walk the fortress walls for 360° views over Tbilisi and the Mtkvari River. Then Abanotubani — the sulphur bath district. The domed bathhouses (bania) pipe natural hot sulphur spring water at 37–40°C. A private room at Orbeliani Baths costs ₹900–1,500/hour.
Evening: Rustaveli Avenue for evening strolling — Georgia's main boulevard of museums, theatres, and cafes. Dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant for khinkali (soup dumplings, ₹40 each), khachapuri (cheese bread in three regional styles, ₹200–350), and a carafe of house red wine (₹220).
Georgian wine tip: Georgia invented wine 8,000 years ago. Order an amber/orange wine (qvevri wine, made in clay pots) — nothing like it exists elsewhere. Rkatsiteli (white) and Saperavi (red) are the signature grapes. A decent bottle at a restaurant costs ₹800–1,400.
Day 2 — Tbilisi: Markets, Museums & Fabrika
Morning: Dry Bridge Flea Market (open daily, peak on weekends) — Soviet memorabilia, antique jewellery, carpets, vintage cameras, Georgian folk art. A genuine antique souvenir market with low prices if you haggle. National Museum of Georgia (₹330) — stunning collection from Colchian gold to medieval art.
Afternoon: Tbilisi Botanical Garden (₹90) carved into a gorge below Narikala — a Tbilisi secret most tourists miss. Then the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Tsminda Sameba) — Georgia's largest cathedral (2004), magnificent from a distance and cavernous inside, with a hilltop position overlooking the whole city.
Evening: Fabrika — a repurposed Soviet sewing factory turned into Tbilisi's coolest food and arts complex. Container restaurants, craft beer, terrace concerts, vintage shops. This is where young Tbilisi socialises. Try Shavi Lomi or Vino Underground for natural Georgian wine.
Full Tbilisi guide: Old Town walking route, sulphur baths, food and wine scene.
Read moreDay 3: Kazbegi — Gergeti Trinity Church & Caucasus Mountains
Day 3 — Kazbegi Mountain Day Trip
Morning: Depart Tbilisi 8am by marshrutka (minibus from Didube bus station, ₹150) or private car (₹1,800–2,200 return shared, book through hotel). 3-hour drive north on the Georgian Military Highway — one of the most dramatic mountain roads in the world, following the Aragvi River gorge past the castle ruins of Ananuri and into the High Caucasus.
Afternoon: Arrive Kazbegi (Stepantsminda). The village sits at 1,740m; Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170m on a promontory above the village; Mt Kazbegi (5,047m) towering behind it, capped with eternal snow. Hike to the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church (2 hrs return, steep but manageable). The combination of the ancient stone church, the Caucasus mountains, and the vertiginous position is among the most spectacular sights in all of Europe.
Evening: Dinner in Kazbegi village at a local guesthouse — Georgian mountain bread (shotis puri), trout from the Terek River, locally produced Kazbegi beer. Return to Tbilisi by 9pm.
Weather tip: The Kazbegi road can be misty or cloud-covered — best chance of clear Caucasus views is early morning (June–September). Call ahead to a Kazbegi guesthouse for same-day mountain weather updates.
Day 4: Mtskheta — Georgia's Ancient Capital
Day 4 — Mtskheta UNESCO World Heritage City
Morning: Drive 20km northwest to Mtskheta (30 min, taxi ₹360 return) — Georgia's original capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the main patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church (11th century), is one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Caucasus. According to legend, Christ's robe is buried here.
Afternoon: Hike up to Jvari Monastery (5th century, perched on a clifftop above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers) — the view looking down at the two rivers and Mtskheta below is the classic Georgia postcard. The monastery appears in Mikhail Lermontov's famous poem "Mtsyri".
Evening: Return to Tbilisi. Wander Shardeni Street (Tbilisi's most atmospheric narrow lane, lined with small galleries, wine bars, and pavement cafe tables). Dinner: Poliphonia restaurant for Georgian traditional food at its finest.
Days 5–6: Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi
Day 5 — Kakheti Wine Country Day Trip
Morning: Day trip to Kakheti (2 hrs east, private car ₹2,800–3,500 for the day or shared tour ₹1,200). Stop at Bodbe Monastery (9th century, burial site of St Nino who brought Christianity to Georgia in 337 AD). Continue to Alazani Valley wine producers.
Afternoon: Winery visits in Kvareli or Telavi — Twins Wine House (allows you to make your own qvevri wine, ₹1,500), Schuchmann Wines, or Pheasant's Tears in Sighnaghi. Unlimited tasting of Georgian natural wines and chacha (grape brandy). Georgian feast (supra) if arranged ahead.
Evening: Stay in Sighnaghi — a hilltop walled town called "the City of Love" (it has Georgia's only 24-hour marriage registration office). Beautiful terracotta-roofed town with stunning Alazani Valley and Caucasus views. Dinner at a family guesthouse with home-made wine included.
Wine experience: Book a winery visit at Twins Wine House or Shumi Winery in Kvareli for a guided cellar tour and tasting of 6–8 wines for ₹1,200–2,000. Georgia's natural qvevri wines are completely different from anything you've tried elsewhere.
Day 6 — Tbilisi Final Day & Departure
Morning: Return to Tbilisi. Visit the Georgian National Museum's Treasury (gold and silver collection from Colchian burial sites, ₹330). Abanotubani sulphur bath if you missed it on Day 1.
Afternoon: Last khinkali and khachapuri lunch. Browse Erekle II Street craft shops for Georgian enamel cloisonné, silver Caucasian belt daggers (decorative), wine in terracotta pots, and churchkhela (walnut grape candy). Tbilisi International Airport is 20 min from city centre by taxi (₹450) or metro.
Full Tbilisi guide: city highlights, wine bars, sulphur baths and day-trip options.
Read moreGeorgia 6-Day Budget (Per Person from India)
| Expense | Budget ₹ | Mid-range ₹ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights from India | 18,000–32,000 | 28,000–50,000 | IndiGo via Almaty, FlyDubai |
| Visa | FREE | FREE | Visa-free for Indians, 365 days |
| 6 nights accommodation | 5,400–9,000 | 10,800–21,600 | Guesthouse vs boutique hotel |
| Food (6 days) | 3,600–6,000 | 7,200–12,000 | Local vs tourist restaurants |
| Kazbegi + Mtskheta transport | 2,200–3,800 | 3,500–5,500 | Shared car vs private |
| Kakheti wine tour | 1,200–3,500 | 2,500–6,000 | Group tour vs private winery |
| Activities | 1,000–2,500 | 2,000–4,500 | Museums, cable car, baths |
| TOTAL | ≈₹31,000–57,000 | ≈₹54,000–1,00,000 | Per person return |
Essential Tips for Indians
- ›Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL). ₹1 ≈ 0.044 GEL. ATMs widely available. Cards accepted in hotels and most restaurants in Tbilisi.
- ›Language: Georgian script is unique and unrelated to any other writing system. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, Tbilisi, and Kazbegi.
- ›Vegetarian food: Georgian cuisine has excellent vegetarian options — pkhali (walnut-herb vegetable rolls), lobiani (bean-filled bread), jonjoli salad, spinach with walnut sauce. Much better than most of Europe for vegetarians.
- ›Wine advice: Never buy wine at the airport or tourist shops. Buy at local supermarkets (Goodwill, Carrefour) for the same bottles at 60% of restaurant prices.
- ›Weather: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the best times. Kazbegi is snowbound November–March. July–August is hot in Tbilisi (35°C) but perfect in Kazbegi.
Georgia country page: visa info, all destinations, best time to visit.
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