My
most recent visit was to Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and
Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and
Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating
to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital,
Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone
streets of its old town. Georgia’s most famous food is KHASHA PURI … its like
cheese bread or cheese paratha …
Currency: Georgian lari
Official languages: Georgian, Abkhaz
1. Tbilisi
Capital
of Georgia
Tbilisi
is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestones old town reflects a
long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Its
diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau
buildings and Soviet Modernist structures. Looming over it all are Narikala, a
reconstructed 4th-century fortress, and Kartlis Deda, an iconic statue of the
“Mother of Georgia.”
Halal Food in Tbilisi….
Let me tell you that is is
a very very cheap country in terms of finance …
So like everything else
food is very cheap as well … it is available at a very low cost … halal food is
easily available …
BUT … there local food
KASHA PURI is a must try …
2. Batumi
City
in Georgia
Batumi,
a Black Sea resort and port city, is the capital of the Georgian republic of
Adjara. Batumi Boulevard encompasses a waterfront promenade with a park and
beach. The 130m-high Alphabetic Tower, adorned with Georgian script, has a
seaside observation deck. The old town district is lined with renovated
19th-century buildings. North of the city, Batumi Botanical Garden showcases
flora from around the world.
Ali & Nino …
amazing steel sculptures at Batumi beach … they move and cross each other … and
they are superb !!!!!!!!!!
Halal Food in Batumi
Visa Requirements for GCC
and Iqama holders :
GCC and Saudi Iqama holders do not have to apply for early
vise before going … it is visa on arrival for us … it will be stamped on your
passport once you reach Georgia ...
you just need to carry these documents with you nicely put up in a folder
·
6
months valid passport …
·
100
$ per day, per passport …
Plz note
that cash will be counted at Saudi Airport … the limit is set by the Georgian
Govt and without this amount you will not be allowed to board the plane … I
repeat … CASH in DOLLARS … no credit card … no other currency … you can carry
if you like to … but this cash is a requirement …
we had 3 passports and for 8 days we had 2400$ cash with us ...
we had 3 passports and for 8 days we had 2400$ cash with us ...
·
English
translation of your Iqama
This
translation will be checked at the arrival airport … again it’s a must … as
they want to know about the expiry date … so make a small format on your
computer same size as your iqama … put all the translation line wise … take a printout
… put a company stamp … and yes … for all the iqamas …
·
Two
way/ return tickets
·
Hotel
bookings
·
Medical
insurance
Apart from all these forms
and documents available … you may still have to wait for some time … plz DO NOT
panic … its normal … they will take time to check your documents … relax and
smile …
Few Tips …
·
It’s a low cost
country … so don’t waste ur time lining up in local trains … a 15-20 minutes
ride will only cost SR 8-12 … so use a cab … in Batumi we hired a cab for
complete days from 10 am till 9 pm in SR 100 … the locals knows the places very
well plus no lining up again …
·
It’s a small country
so better use roadway to travel between cities to witness the lush green site …
·
Do not stay for more
than 3days -2 nights in a city … you will be bored
·
Take hotel in main
down towns …
·
AND … its not Europe …
its RUSSIA … keep it in your mind and google some of their manners …
I hope I made it all
clear … plz feel free to message me or email me… we travel with FLYNAS from Saudi
Regards
Ayesha Aftab Ali
Ayesha Aftab Ali
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