How to get from Tbilisi to Borjomi, what you need to know about your vacation, what to see, everything about the resort, how much does it cost to rent a house

Borjomi located in the gorge, at an altitude of 800 m. above sea level. Mountains protect from winds and unpleasant cyclones. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below -3 °, and in summer on average +20 °, in August — up to +26 °.

A lot of sunny days, the absence of strong winds — all this attracts vacationers all year round. But it is considered that it is better to come in the period from May to September. If the summer heat scares you, then it's the beginning of September.

It is always advisable (even in summer) to take warm clothes with you, because nights in the mountains are cool.

Plane

There is no airport in Borjomi. The nearest ones are in Tbilisi and Kutaisi. From both, you can go further by minibus, order a transfer or taxi.

Train or commuter train

Twice a day from Tbilisi to Borjomi there is a train, or rather, an electric train. In about 4.5 hours you will be on the spot, the ticket price is GEL 2. It is the latter factor that makes the commuter train a popular way of traveling. All other modes of transport will cost much more.

Check the schedule on the website of the Georgian Railways or at the ticket offices of the station.

Bus or minibus

From Tbilisi to Borjomi by highway about 160 km.

From the bus station of Tbilisi (metro Didube) minibuses to Borjomi depart frequently, in 30 minutes or every hour. The fare is 7-8 GEL, you will arrive at the place in 2-3 hours.

This is not the most comfortable option, but the scenery outside the windows will be beautiful.

Taxi

You can find a taxi near the train stations and at the airport. The driver sets the prices himself, but you can bargain with him. Approximately it turns out 100-200 GEL per car.

If possible, order a taxi through the mobile app or ask the hotel administrator to do it. The car will pick you up at the appointed time, and the fare is usually lower. Individual transfer has its advantages. For example, stops for a photo shoot in beautiful places. The cost is from GEL 250.

Personal or rented car

If you are an experienced driver or your company has one, the most convenient way to travel around Georgia is by car.

Russians often drive their own cars. Then pay only for gasoline. It is slightly cheaper in Georgia than in Moscow, 1 liter — from 2 GEL.

Departure route from Tbilisi:

- along the streets of Caishi, Norio, Gamsakhurdia;

- turn to the highway ს8, on Senaki — Leselidze;

- highway E60.

Roads in Georgia are equipped with signs, it is difficult to get lost. Traffic policemen are often found, they are always ready to help, direct them to the right track.

But it is better to view the maps in advance and make a route.

To enter Georgia by car, you need to get insurance.

A rented car also allows you to move freely around the country, see the sights and relax in the most beautiful places.

In this case, in addition to gasoline, you need to pay for car rental. The cost is 35-45 dollars per day.

To rent a car, you need a passport and a driver's license.

You can view the rental service websites in advance and choose the appropriate one, find out more information.

Kutaisi – Borjomi — 130 kilometers along the highway. If you arrived in Kutaisi, then you can go by minibus going to Akhaltsikhe. Travel time is 3-4 hours, such a trip costs 12 GEL.

Borjomi attracts not only natural beauty, but also the opportunity to heal. This is facilitated by mountain air and mineral waters. It treats diseases of a neurological nature, musculoskeletal system, digestion.

The honor of discovering healing springs belongs to the Russian troops. During the second Russian-Turkish War, battles took place in these places. Russian troops suffered losses, in addition, some kind of epidemic began. Soldiers accidentally discovered springs in the gorge. It soon became clear that water brings relief to patients, adds strength.

After the daughter of the viceroy of the Tsar of the Russian Empire in Georgia was cured, glory about Borjomi mineral waterit spread throughout the empire and beyond.

Now there are several sanatoriums in the city. There are hotels that offer medical services to their guests: doctors' consultations, sulfur baths, etc.

You can swim in the outdoor pools with mineral water on your own. The path to them goes through the city park, then into the forest and along the bank of the Borzhomka River. You can also get there by taxi, for 10-15 GEL. The cost of bathing is about 5 lari.

There are changing rooms near the pools, a bar where coffee and other drinks are offered.