Are you longing to go on a foreign trip but worried about how the cost will affect your yearly budget? Well, looking for a destination abroad doesn’t have to be expensive. It can also be easygoing on the pocket. So here are a few inexpensive foreign trips you can easily opt for. We have you covered with this in-depth guide on the most fabulous international holiday destinations – places that will offer you unforgettable experiences, sights, and sounds and be easy on your pocket and bank balance.
Bhutan
Bhutan is renowned as the Happiest Country in the world, as well as the ‘Land of Thunder Dragon’ and ‘Druk Yul,’ and is a kaleidoscopic tourist destination with a vast expanse of unexplored terrains. It is the best place to be for peace and tranquility, and it is one of the cheapest countries to travel from India. The best part being Indian tourists can travel here without a passport!
- Per Day Stay Cost: If homestay is what you are looking for, it may cost anywhere above INR 1500 per night. In comparison, hotel accommodation will start from around INR 2000.
- Activities to do: Trekking, adventure sports and activities, cultural and religious, and wildlife tours are highly recommended.
- Places to see: Thimpu, Punakha Dzong, Phuentsholing, Haa Valley, Trongsa, Dochula Pass, Rinpung Dzong, etc.
- Cost of Food Per Day: Depending on where you dine, average meals cost between Rs. 100 and Rs. 400 per person. You can expect to pay more if you walk into high-end restaurants.
- Transportation: Depending on which part of the country you visit, the cost will vary. However, it is often feasible to hire a shared or individual cab for multiple days because the bus timetables are hard to come by, and the frequency is poor.
Philippines
The Philippines is known for its unexplored natural beauty and beautiful beaches and is catching up among travel enthusiasts at lightning speed. From India, it is also one of the cheapest countries to visit.
- Per Day Stay Cost: If you pick homestays, it will cost you less than INR 700 per night.
- Activities to do: Volcano visits, trying their cuisine, cultural visits, and recreational and leisure tours are some of the many activity attractions of the Philipines.
- Places to see: Bicol, Surigao, Chocolate Hills, China town, Palawan, El Nido, Iloilo, Cordilleras, Ilocos, etc.
- Cost of Food Per Day: Eat a good, fulfilling meal at a local restaurant for less than INR 500 (including alcohol)!
- Transportation Cost: The buses, jeepneys, and tricycles can all be incredibly cheap, but the ferries between islands cost a minimum of INR 1200 per trip.
Thailand
Thailand should be your go-to place if you want a cheap country to travel to from India. Because it is a perfect mix of ultra-modern cityscape, rich cultural heritage, opulent royal palaces, and ancient ruins.
- Per Day Stay Cost: Anywhere INR 1200 and above, depending on facilities and the area you choose to stay at.
- Activities to do: Local shopping, floating market tours, elephant tourism, medical tourism, water sports, treks, and night parties are to be experienced here.
- Places to see: Krabi, Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Phi Phi islands, Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan.
- Cost of Food Per Day: Get a cheap beer for less than INR 150, and the street food will cost anywhere close to INR 200 per dish.
- Transportation Cost: Around INR 40 in small cities. Whereas INR 120 in Bangkok and INR 200+ in the islands.
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