The Indian edition of Condé Nast Traveller, an influential international publication, has named Georgia among the four best tourist destinations.

“Georgia, during this time around, is a mix of mountain air, vineyard valleys and compact city breaks that don’t require much planning once you land. Direct and one-stop flights from Indian metros typically route via the Middle East or Istanbul, and Indian travellers can enter visa-free or with an easy e-visa process, depending on eligibility category at the time of travel. By May, the country is comfortably in spring: Tbilisi sits around 15–25°C, while higher regions in the Caucasus remain cooler and green from snowmelt.

Most itineraries start in Tbilisi, Georgia, where old-town balconies, sulphur baths and wine bars sit alongside a fast-emerging café and design scene. The city is best explored on foot, mornings spent in cafés around Vera and Sololaki, afternoons in winding lanes under crumbling façades, and evenings in wine bars pouring natural and qvevri-style Georgian wines. The weather in May is ideal for long walks, though brief showers can roll in without much warning. From here travellers usually head north to the Caucasus via Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), where the drive along the Georgian Military Highway is as much the experience as the destination. By May, the valley is fully green, rivers are strong from meltwater and temperatures sit comfortably in the teens to low 20s°C, so it's cool enough for hiking without snow disruption on most lower trails. The Gergeti Trinity Church hike remains the classic route, often with shifting cloud cover over Mount Kazbek. The wine region of Kakheti works well in May, to escape the heat, offering lush green landscapes, blooming wildflowers and pleasant temperatures between 15-25 °C. This is also where Georgia’s hospitality culture feels most rooted. Think family-run stays, home-cooked meals, and slow travel built around food and wine. Some traditional wineries (maranis) offer long tasting lunches that stretch into late afternoon.

Closer to Tbilisi, day trips to Uplistsikhe cave town or Mtskheta (the former capital) offer easier cultural detours without committing to long drives, especially useful for shorter breaks. Accommodation ranges from boutique design stays in Tbilisi’s old town to vineyard guesthouses in Kakheti and mountain lodges in Kazbegi, with most itineraries built around a city–mountain–wine triangle rather than multiple stopovers. Food is one of Georgia’s strongest draws: khinkali (dumplings), khachapuri (cheese bread), grilled meats, fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables dominate menus”, - reads the article.