10 countries you can visit from India in the budget of your missed Thailand trip
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Airfare + Stay under ₹50,000 – Options for Short-Haul Budget Travel
If you skipped your Thailand trip this year, there are still many international destinations that offer similar value experiences within a Rs 50,000 budget, including airfare and stay.
Here's a curated list of 10 countries where Indian travellers can go without spending more than what a typical Thailand trip costs.
Here's a curated list of 10 countries where Indian travellers can go without spending more than what a typical Thailand trip costs.
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Vietnam
Visa: e-Visa (Rs 1,600 approx)
Round-trip airfare: Rs 18,000–Rs 24,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,500–Rs 2,000
Highlights: Street food in Hanoi, Halong Bay cruises, historic Hoi An, and mountain escapes in Sapa.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 18,000–Rs 24,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,500–Rs 2,000
Highlights: Street food in Hanoi, Halong Bay cruises, historic Hoi An, and mountain escapes in Sapa.
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Nepal
Visa: Not required for Indians
Round-trip airfare/train: Rs 6,000–Rs 12,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,000–Rs 1,500
Highlights: Pokhara treks, Himalayan views, and spiritual visits in Kathmandu.
Round-trip airfare/train: Rs 6,000–Rs 12,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,000–Rs 1,500
Highlights: Pokhara treks, Himalayan views, and spiritual visits in Kathmandu.
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Sri Lanka
Visa: ETA (Rs 2,000 approx)
Round-trip airfare: Rs 12,000–Rs 18,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,200–Rs 1,800
Highlights: Beaches in Mirissa, cultural triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla), and scenic train rides in Ella.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 12,000–Rs 18,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,200–Rs 1,800
Highlights: Beaches in Mirissa, cultural triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla), and scenic train rides in Ella.
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Indonesia (Bali)
Visa: Visa-free for up to 30 days
Round-trip airfare: Rs 22,000–Rs 28,000 (via Kuala Lumpur)
Budget per day: Rs 1,500–Rs 2,000
Highlights: Ubud rice terraces, temples, surf beaches, and budget villas.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 22,000–Rs 28,000 (via Kuala Lumpur)
Budget per day: Rs 1,500–Rs 2,000
Highlights: Ubud rice terraces, temples, surf beaches, and budget villas.
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Malaysia
Visa: e-Visa (Rs 2,000 approx)
Round-trip airfare: Rs 16,000–Rs 22,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,200–Rs 1,800
Highlights: Kuala Lumpur nightlife, Langkawi beaches, and Genting Highlands.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 16,000–Rs 22,000
Budget per day: Rs 1,200–Rs 1,800
Highlights: Kuala Lumpur nightlife, Langkawi beaches, and Genting Highlands.
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Laos
Visa: e-Visa (Rs 2,000 approx)
Round-trip airfare: Rs 24,000–Rs 30,000 (via Bangkok/Hanoi)
Daily budget: Rs 1,000–Rs 1,400
Top picks: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 24,000–Rs 30,000 (via Bangkok/Hanoi)
Daily budget: Rs 1,000–Rs 1,400
Top picks: Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng.
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UAE (Dubai/Sharjah)
Visa: Tourist visa (Rs 6,500 approx)
Round-trip airfare: Rs 12,000–Rs 18,000
Daily budget: Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Deira, Dubai Marina, Desert Safari.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 12,000–Rs 18,000
Daily budget: Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Deira, Dubai Marina, Desert Safari.
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Bhutan
Visa: Entry permit for Indians (SDF Rs 1,200/day)
Travel via: Bagdogra + Land OR Druk Air
Daily budget (with SDF): Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha.
Travel via: Bagdogra + Land OR Druk Air
Daily budget (with SDF): Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha.
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Turkey (Short trip)
Visa: e-Visa for Schengen/UK/US visa holders
Round-trip airfare: Rs 28,000–Rs 32,000
Daily budget: Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Istanbul, Cappadocia.
Round-trip airfare: Rs 28,000–Rs 32,000
Daily budget: Rs 2,000–Rs 2,500
Top picks: Istanbul, Cappadocia.
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