8 Cheapest Countries To Visit From India

Travelling has always been a source of enthusiasm and wonder for all but exploring on a budget opens door to endless fun and adventures. Travelling abroad can be expensive but there are tour packages to travel without burning a hole in your pocket.

Are you looking for places to visit outside India in a pocket friendly budget? Then, here are some 8 Cheapest Countries To Visit From India:

Nepal

Nepal snuggled in the lap of the Himalayas with the highest range of mountains including the Mt. Everest, its natural beauty, rich culture and temples etc. provides top attractions for tourists across the world.

Visa & Fee:

 Nepal is a visa free country for Indian citizens. Indian passport holder    doesn’t need any visa to travel Nepal.

Top attractions:

• Kathmandu Valley
• Pokhara
• Pashupatinath Temple
• Mount Everest and base camp trek
• Lumbini
• Chitwan National Park
• Boudhanath Stupa

2. Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the beautiful southasian countries well known for its best tourist spots, like the amazing islands, beaches, scenic landscapes, exotic cuisines and lively Vietnamese festivals.

Visa & Fee:

As of 2024, the cost of a Vietnam tourist visa is approximately INR 2,750, including all fees. However, this can change.

Top attractions:

• Ha Long Bay
• Hoi An ancient town
• Hanoi
• Ho chi Minh City
• Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
• Nha Trang
• Dalat

3. Thailand

Thailand another southasian country renowned for its top tourist destinations which includes stunning beaches, islands, rich cultural heritage, vibrant city life and delicious thai cuisines.

Visa & Fee:

Usually, Thailand requires visa for Indian tourists on arrival. Fee approximately INR 4,500. However, at times it also provides Indian citizens free visa entry.

Top Attractions:

• Bangkok
• Ayutthaya
• Chiang Mai
• Phuket
• Krabi
• Pattaya
• Floating Markets
• Street Foods

4. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka located south of India in Indian Ocean, is a captivating island nation known for its cultural heritage, scenic beauty, costal areas & beaches, wildlife and nature, historical sites, Sri Lankan rituals and traditions.

Visa & Fee:

Sri Lanka tourist visa for Indian tourist is approximately INR 2,200.

Top Attractions:

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Dambulla Cave Temple
• Kandy
• Galle Fort
• Anuradhapura
• Polonnaruwa
• Ella
• Yala National Park

5. Maldives

The Maldives is known for its white sand beaches, luxurious water villas, and wide variety of marine life. It is one of the best place for honeymoon and vacations. Snorkeling and scuba diving are great ways to explore the Indian Ocean and see colorful corals, reef sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays.

Visa and Fee:

It is a visa free country for Indian citizens.

Top Attractions:

• Male
• HP reef
• Ari Atoll
• Coral Reefs and marine life
• Scuba diving
• Luxury Resorts and overwater bungalows
• Water activites

6. Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the best place for tourists to visit with its extended beautiful landscapes of the beaches and islands. Volcanic landscapes of Indonesia is a remarkable spot for tourists. Moreover, it is a destination for travellers seeking adventure, cultural immersion, and relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty.

Visa & Fee:

Indonesia requires visa from Indian citizens on arrival. Fee approx. INR 4,174.

Top Attractions:

• Bali
• Yogyakarta
• Komodo National Park
• Raja Ampat Islands
• Jakarta
• Borneo (Kalimantan)
• Lombok

7. Bhutan

Bhutan is a small country surrounded by the Himalayan ranges rich in its cultural heritage, budhhists monasteries, serene beauty, breathtaking moutains and hills on its way making it a best and cheapest tourist place.

Visa & Fee:

Indian passport holders do not require a visa to travel Bhutan.

Top Attractions:

• Paro Taktsang Monastery
• Punakha Dzong
• Thimphu
• Bumthang Valley
• Phobjikha Valley
• Dochula Pass
• Gangtey Valley

8. Philippines

Philippines is known as an archipelago nation in the southeast Asia known for its inexplicable beauty, islands, beaches , scenic views and diverse culture.

Visa & Fee:

Visa on arrival for Indians. Fee approximately (INR 4,200).

Top Attractions:

• Boracay
• Chocolate Hills, Bohol
• Palawan
• Mayon Volcano, Albay
• Intramuros, Manila
• Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
• Siargao
• Cebu
• Hundred Islands National Park, Pangasinan