Travel abroad on a Rs 40,000 budget
When it comes to going on international trips, the first factor that hinders all our plans is the ‘budget’ estimation. Most of the times, our budget exceeds our limit and finally we end up dropping our plans.
By : migrator
Update: 2016-02-13 13:33 GMT
Chennai
Now think again as there is a long list of international destinations that will not burn a hole in your pocket. Because, there are loads of beautiful cities and countries right here in Asia that Indians can visit on a budget of less than Rs 40,000. Check out these five options.
THAILAND:
One among the nearest international destinations from India, Thailand is also the most popular choice for Indian couples and solo travellers. Be it the famous Flower Market, the historic Grand Palace of Bangkok, or the Idyllic islands and coves, powder-white beaches, stunning coral reefs, dramatic limestone karst formations of Krabi, this country is a dream locale for nature lovers, adventurers and romantics alike. Soak in the sun-kissed beaches, get engulfed in the luscious Thai curries or enjoy the ambience of the amazing temples and palaces, Thailand will always be nice on your pocket!
- Air tickets: INR 12,000 (round-trip)
- Must visit: Krabi, Bangkok, Phuket, Santikhiri, Tarutao, Phang Nga Bay for limestone cliffs in the emerald green water
- Cost per night: INR 2,250 (per person)
SRI LANKA:
Often ignored by Indians, our Southern neighbour boasts of great tourism at extremely affordable prices. Sri Lanka is one of those places whose charm stays with you for a long time. The serenity of the white beaches, the ancient ruins and also the UNESCO heritage sites; there is so much explore in this pretty island nation. The place is as culturally rich as India and is great for nature lovers as there are many zoos and scenic locations. Colombo’s huge open market will definitely attract you more than once! And for sea food lovers, it’s more than a slice of heaven!
- Air tickets: INR 8,500 – 13,000
- Must visit: The world famous historic city, Kandy, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Kataragama, Tissamaharama, Kirinda, Sabaragamuwa, Panduwasnuwara, Dambadeniya and Yapahuwa
- Cost per night: INR 2,500
MALAYSIA:
A beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage that blends Asian and European influence, Malaysia offers countless attractions to the discerning traveler. Kuala Lumpur with its towering skyscrapers, amazing shopping malls and the bustling Central Market packed with stalls selling the best tasting food in the world; George Town’s multicultural past enshrined in the city’s rich and eclectic architecture, filled with enchanting, historical buildings; Taman Negara, one of the world’s oldest tropical forests; Langkawi with its breathtakingly beautiful beaches, incredibly fine sand, crystal-clear water and coastal mangrove swamps; Malaysia has so much to offer.
- Air tickets: INR 12,000
- Must visit: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Penang, Kuching, Perhentian Islands and Langkawi
- Cost per night: INR 1,250
NEPAL:
If you are obsessed with photography during your holidays, Nepal is the place for you! You can see women plucking tea leaves and waving at you or enthusiastic mountaineers happily going on a journey to the Himalayas. From majestic snow capped mountains to ancient cities, villages perched on rice-farming terraces and dusty highland settlements around monasteries; Nepal is all about peace.
- Air tickets: INR 12,000
- Must visit: Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Pokhara and Bodhnath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world.
- Cost per night: INR 1,150
SEYCHELLES:
This exotic island in the Indian Ocean is still not commercial, and is unknown to many Indians. A perfect retreat for the beach loving Indian, Seychelles has 115 coral and granite islands rising from the Indian Ocean. It is a pristine hideaway of white sand beaches, majestic granite cliffs, palm-fringed jungles, and astonishing azure waters. From the busy Mahé to the empty beaches of coralline Denis to the undeveloped nature sanctuary of Aldabra—every island offers something different and unforgettable. Air
- Air tickets: INR 20,000
- Must visit: Mahé, Curieuse, Aride and Bicentennial Monument.
- Cost per night: 3,000
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