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The botanical gardens are located in the heart of the Old Town next to the Narikala fortress and the Mother of Georgia monument. If you are interested, you can zip line from the Mother of Georgia monument into the botanical gardens. The normal entrance is located in the old town at the base of the fortress.
Inside there are plants from several geographic regions. The main attractions of the gardens are a Japanese garden, Queen Tamar bridge, a beautiful waterfall and an event square for holding performances and events. Some areas are dedicated to specific species like a Bamboo garden, a Cypress alley and a rose garden etc.
The garden is pretty large and its location on a hillside requires a lot of climbing up and down. So you need to be reasonably fit. Also, please note that you are walking in a path in a real forest. So you might encounter some small animas and reptiles (I saw a snake - not sure if it was venomous). Sturdy footwear is recommended both for walking and for protection against the forest creatures. As with all outdoor activities,avoid the hot weather or vis it in the cooler morning hours.
The beautiful gardens are a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city and definitely worth a visit.
Entry fee-
Adults: 4 GEL
Students: 1 GEL
Schoolchildren: 0.50 GEL
Children under 6: free
NOTE- If you are studying in Georgia pls carry either your student card of bank of georgia or collage id so it will cost only 1 lari
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