Delhi to Georgia – 6‑Day Budget Adventure (November)

Day 1: Arrival & Exploration of Tbilisi

Morning: Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport, clear immigration and take the Airport Bus (R100) to the city centre (≈ INR 150 per person). Check‑in to a centrally located hostel in the Old Town.

Afternoon: Stroll through Freedom Square and wander the narrow lanes of the Old Town (Altstadt), admiring the wooden balconies and local craft stalls.

Evening: Dine on affordable Georgian dishes at a family‑run restaurant near Sharden Street (≈ INR 500 per person) and enjoy a relaxed walk along the illuminated Kura River promenade.

Day 2: Highlights of Tbilisi

Morning: Take the cable‑car to Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views (ticket INR 100 per person).

Afternoon: Descend to the historic Sulphur Baths district (Abanotubani); relax in a public bath (≈ INR 250 per person) and explore nearby Metekhi Church.

Evening: Experience the lively atmosphere of Rustaveli Avenue, grab a quick bite of khachapuri from a street vendor (≈ INR 150 per person) and enjoy a free outdoor concert if available.

Day 3: Day Trip to Mtskheta

Morning: Board a marshrutka to Mtskheta (≈ INR 200 per person). Visit the UNESCO‑listed Jvari Monastery with its iconic hilltop setting.

Afternoon: Explore the ancient Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and wander the town’s historic market for souvenir shopping.

Evening: Return to Tbilisi; enjoy a low‑key dinner at a local canteen near your hostel (≈ INR 300 per person).

Day 4: Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) Adventure

Morning: Join a budget day‑tour to the Greater Caucasus (pick‑up in Tbilisi, INR 3,500 per person). First stop: the picturesque Ananuri Fortress on the Aragvi River.

Afternoon: Continue to Gergeti Trinity Church near Mount Kazbek; hike up the 1.5 km trail (≈ 2 hours) for breathtaking mountain scenery.

Evening: Return to Tbilisi; relax with a cup of Georgian tea at a cozy café in Vake Park (≈ INR 200 per person).

Day 5: Kakheti Wine Region

Morning: Take a shared minibus to the charming town of Sighnaghi (≈ INR 250 per person). Walk the “City of Love” walls and enjoy the view over the Alazani Valley.

Afternoon: Visit the historic Tsinandali Estate for a guided wine tasting (INR 400 per person) and explore its beautiful gardens.

Evening: Return to Tbilisi; dine on local street food at Dry Bridge Market (≈ INR 350 per person) and browse the flea market stalls.

Day 6: Borjomi & Departure

Morning: Board a train to Borjomi (INR 300 per person). Walk along the famous Borjomi mineral water park and sip the sparkling spring water.

Afternoon: Take a short hike in the Kharagauli National Park trails (free entry) for a final taste of Georgian nature.

Evening: Return to Tbilisi, collect luggage and head to the airport for the flight back to Delhi.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Round‑trip flight Delhi–Tbilisi (2 persons) – 2 days – INR 70,000
• Hostel accommodation (6 nights, 2 persons) – 6 nights – INR 36,000
• Food (average INR 3,000/day for 2 persons) – 6 days – INR 18,000
• Airport bus & local marshrutkas – 6 days – INR 1,200
• Narikala cable‑car – 1 hour – INR 200
• Sulphur Baths entry – 2 hours – INR 500
• Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – 4 hours – INR 300
• Kazbegi day‑tour (Ananuri + Gergeti) – full day – INR 7,000
• Sighnaghi & city wall walk – 2 hours – INR 250
• Tsinandali wine tasting – 2 hours – INR 800
• Borjomi train & park visit – 4 hours – INR 600
• Miscellaneous (souvenirs, tips) – – INR 5,000
• Total Estimated Cost – – INR 139,650

Tips

To extend the trip, add an overnight stay in Stepantsminda to explore the surrounding hikes or head north to Svaneti for its iconic towers and dramatic valleys. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the Borjomi day and combine the Mtskheta and Kakheti visits into a single long day, saving one night of accommodation and reducing transport costs.