Published 9 Oct 2026 · Updated 13 Oct 2026
Georgia is a mountain-and-wine trip that costs less than most of Western Europe: three nights split between Tbilisi and Kazbegi, a wine day in Kakheti, and an e-visa you apply for online. Budget roughly ₹65,000 to ₹1,00,000 per person for six days with flights, and start the visa two to three weeks ahead.
Visa and entry rules for Indians
Indian passport holders apply for an e-Visa on the Georgian government’s portal. The Foreign Ministry’s e-Visa portal, which we checked on 9 October 2026, has India in its nationality list. Applications are for short stays (under 90 days). Key points from the portal and its FAQ:
- Fee: US$20 plus a 2% service fee. The application page also lists a US$15 identity-verification step, so budget about US$37 in total, or roughly ₹3,000.
- Processing: the FAQ says a decision takes “not less then 5 working days”. Do not buy non-refundable tickets until it arrives.
- Stay: the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens caps a short-term single-entry visa at 30 days. You request the number of days on the application, and the approved visa shows what you got.
- Documents: a country-specific list on the portal for India shows a biometric photo, a passport copy, proof of lodging, a round-trip ticket, travel insurance and proof of funds. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the visa period and have two blank pages.
- At the border: the portal says to be ready to show these documents on arrival. Print them or keep them offline.
The portal states that the Ministry has no link to private companies offering to submit applications. Apply only on evisa.gov.ge, and be wary of look-alike sites that add large “service” fees. Fee levels and eligibility can change, so confirm on the portal before you pay. We could not open the Indian embassy’s page on the e-visa, so the portal is our only source here.
What it costs in rupees
Per person, sharing a room, mid-range, six days. These are our estimates and they move with season. One Georgian lari is roughly ₹30 to ₹33, so check the day’s rate.
| Item | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Return flight with one stop, Delhi or Mumbai | ₹32,000 – ₹48,000 |
| E-visa (US$20 + 2%, plus US$15 verification) | ₹3,000 |
| Hotels, 5 nights (half the room cost) | ₹10,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Food, about ₹1,200 – ₹1,800 a day | ₹7,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Driver for Kazbegi and Kakheti, Bolt in Tbilisi | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Travel insurance, eSIM, entry tickets, small extras | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Total | ₹65,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
Splitting a car between three or four people cuts the transport line sharply. Ask the driver whether the fare is per car or per person before you book.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: arrive in Tbilisi
Many flights from India with one stop land in the early morning or at night. Check in, then walk the old town around Abanotubani and the Meidan area. Eat at a local restaurant for your first khachapuri.
Day 2: Tbilisi and Mtskheta
Take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress in the morning, then a taxi to Mtskheta, the old capital about 30 minutes away, for the Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (modest dress for churches). Come back for an evening in the sulphur-bath district.
Day 3: the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi
Hire a driver for the drive north. Stop at Ananuri Fortress on the Zhinvali reservoir and the Gudauri viewpoint, then reach Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) by afternoon. Allow about three hours of driving each way, more if there is traffic or snow at the pass.
Day 4: Gergeti Trinity Church
Start early for the Gergeti Trinity Church, set high on a ridge below Mount Kazbek. You can hike up in about two hours or take a 4x4 from the village. Keep the afternoon free in case cloud hides the views, then drive back to Tbilisi.
Day 5: Kakheti wine day
Spend a day in Kakheti, about two hours east: the walled town of Sighnaghi, a cellar visit with qvevri (clay-jar) winemaking, and lunch at a family winery. If you don’t drink, the villages, Bodbe Monastery and churchyard views still make the trip worthwhile.
Day 6: fly home
Allow time for the airport, three hours before an international departure.
Vegetarian and Jain eating in Georgia
Georgia is easier than expected for vegetarians. Look for khachapuri (cheese bread), lobio (bean stew), badrijani nigvziani (aubergine rolls with walnut paste), pkhali (vegetable and walnut balls), mushrooms baked in clay pots and ajapsandali (vegetable stew). Many soups and khinkali are meat-filled, so ask whether stock or fat has been used. Strict Jain travellers will find it hard to avoid onion and garlic, so carry dry snacks and use hotels with kitchens for some meals.
Best time to go
May, June, September and October are the safest months: mild in Tbilisi, with mountain roads usually open. July and August are hot in the city but pleasant in the mountains. In winter, Gudauri is a ski town and the road to Kazbegi can close in heavy snow, so keep a spare day.
Practical tips
- Money: Georgia uses the lari. Carry a forex card and some US dollars or euros to exchange, and don’t plan on UPI.
- SIM: an eSIM bought before you fly saves time at the airport.
- Getting around: Bolt works in Tbilisi. For Kazbegi and Kakheti, a hired driver is easier than shared marshrutka vans.
- Plugs: Georgia uses the European two-pin plug, so bring an adapter.
- Insurance: the portal lists travel insurance among the documents you may be asked to show, so buy it before you apply.
Related guides
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Georgia?
Yes, a visa is needed, and the Georgian Foreign Ministry runs an online e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.ge) where India is in the nationality list. Indian passport holders are in the group that shows the standard document list: passport copy, biometric photo, proof of lodging, a round-trip ticket, travel insurance and proof of funds.
How much does the Georgia e-visa cost and how long does it take?
The portal FAQ gives a fee of US$20 plus a 2% service fee, and the application page lists a further US$15 identity-verification fee. The FAQ says a decision takes not less than 5 working days, so apply at least two to three weeks before you fly.
How many days can an Indian stay in Georgia on an e-visa?
Georgian law caps a short-term single-entry visa at 30 calendar days, and the visa is issued for the number of days you request on the application. Request your full dates plus a day or two of buffer, and check the days printed on the approved visa.
How much does a 6-day Georgia trip cost from India?
Roughly ₹65,000 to ₹1,00,000 per person, including return flights with a stop, the e-visa, mid-range hotels, a hired driver for the mountains and wine region, food and insurance. Peak summer and New Year push flights higher.
Is Georgia good for vegetarians from India?
Yes, better than most of Europe. Cheese bread (khachapuri), bean stew (lobio), aubergine rolls with walnut paste and vegetable pkhali are all meat-free, but many soups, dumplings (khinkali) and stews contain meat, so ask in every restaurant.
Can I use UPI or rupees in Georgia?
Do not count on either. Carry a forex card and a Visa or Mastercard, and exchange a little cash into Georgian lari in Tbilisi, where rates are better than at the airport.
What is the best time to visit Georgia from India?
May, June, September and October give mild weather in Tbilisi and open mountain roads. July and August are hot in the city but good in the mountains. Winter suits skiing in Gudauri, with road closures possible.
