Indian Traveller's Destination Cheat Sheet
Typical budget in INR, flight time from India, best season and visa rule for Indian passport holders, for 44 destinations in one place. Free to cite, quote and share. Please link back to this page.
Budgets are indicative mid-range ranges from Trripah's destination guides, not quotes. Visa rules change often, so confirm with the destination's official immigration site or our visa guides before you book.
Islands & Oceania
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 5–6 hrs direct | April – October | Visa on Arrival |
| Maldives | ₹1.5L–4L / couple / week (varies hugely by resort) | 4–5 hrs direct | November – April | Visa on Arrival (Free) |
| Seychelles | ₹1.5L–5L / person (luxury destination) | 5–7 hrs from major Indian cities (some direct) | April–May; October–November | Visa-free for Indian passport holders |
| Mauritius | ₹80K–3L / person (luxury to budget range) | 5–7 hrs from major Indian cities (many direct flights) | May–December | Visa-free for Indian passport holders |
| Tahiti | ₹2L–5L / person (expensive) | 18–22 hrs (via Los Angeles, Tokyo, or Auckland) | May–October | Schengen Visa |
| Palau | ₹1.5L–3.5L / person (mid-range) | 10–13 hrs (via Manila, Tokyo, or Guam) | November–May | Visa-free for Indian passport holders |
| Andaman | ₹40K–80K / couple / week | 2–3 hrs from Chennai / Kolkata | November – May | No Visa Required (Indian Territory) |
| Zanzibar | ₹80,000–1.8L / couple / week | ~6 hrs via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi | June – October | Visa on Arrival (available for Indians) |
| Réunion Island | ₹1.5L–4L / person (Euro-zone pricing) | 10–14 hrs via Mauritius or Paris (no direct flights from India) | April–November | Visa required for Indian passport holders — apply via VFS France for a French overseas-territory visa |
Middle East & Central Asia
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | ₹1.2L–2.5L / couple / week | 3–4 hrs direct | November – March | Visa on Arrival (Indians) |
| Turkey | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 6–8 hrs direct or 1-stop | April – June or September – November | e-Visa Required |
| Jordan | ₹70K–1.5L / person (mid-range) | 5–6 hrs from major Indian cities | March–May; September–November | Visa on Arrival |
| Saudi Arabia | ₹80K–2L / person (mid-range) | 3–5 hrs from major Indian cities | October–March | eVisa (tourist) |
| Georgia | ₹50K–1.2L / person (very affordable) | 5–7 hrs (via Dubai, Istanbul, or direct) | May–October | Visa-free for Indian passport holders |
| Azerbaijan | ₹50K–1.2L / person (very affordable) | 5–6 hrs (via Istanbul or Dubai) | April–June; September–November | eVisa (ASAN Visa) |
| Uzbekistan | ₹40K–1L / person (very affordable) | 5–7 hrs (direct from Delhi or via Dubai) | March–May; September–November | Visa-free for Indian passport holders |
| Kazakhstan | ₹45K–90K / person (very affordable) | 5–6 hrs (direct from Delhi; one-stop from Bangalore/Mumbai) | May – September | No visa for Indians — 14-day visa-free entry |
| Algeria | ₹70K–1.5L / person (moderate) | 8–10 hrs (via Paris, Istanbul, or Cairo) | October–April | Visa required (apply in advance) |
| Belarus | ₹40K–80K / person (very affordable) | 7–10 hrs (via Warsaw, Istanbul, or Moscow) | May–September | Check current visa requirements |
Asia
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | ₹60K–1.2L / couple / week | 3–4 hrs direct | November – February | Visa on Arrival / e-Visa |
| Japan | ₹1.2L–2L / couple / week | 7–9 hrs direct | March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage) | e-Visa Required |
| Singapore | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 4–5 hrs direct | February – April | Visa Free for Indians (30 days) |
| Vietnam | ₹50K–90K / couple / week | 4–6 hrs direct or 1-stop | February – April or August – October | e-Visa Required |
| South Korea | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 6–8 hrs direct | March–May (Cherry Blossom) or September–November (Autumn Foliage) | e-Visa / Visa on Arrival for Indians |
| Sri Lanka | ₹50K–90K / couple / week | 3–4 hrs direct from India | December – March (West/South) or May – September (East Coast) | e-Visa Required |
| Nepal | ₹40K–80K / couple / week (trekking costs extra) | 1.5–2.5 hrs from Indian cities | March – May or October – November | Visa on Arrival (Indians do not require a visa) |
| Philippines | ₹50K–1.5L / person (very affordable) | 4–6 hrs from major Indian cities | November–May (dry season) | Visa-free for 30 days (Indian passport) |
| Bhutan | ₹50K–1.5L / person (SDF fee applies) | 2–3 hrs from Indian cities (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai) | March–May; September–November | Permit required (SDF sustainable development fee; free for Indians) |
| Taiwan | ₹70K–1.5L / person (moderate) | 5–7 hrs from major Indian cities | October–April | Visa on Arrival (for Indians holding valid US/EU/Japan/Schengen visa) |
| China | ₹1L–2.5L / person (mid-range) | 6–9 hrs (direct from major Indian cities) | April–June; September–October | eVisa / Visa-free transit (check current policy) |
| Russia | ₹1L–2.5L / person (moderate) | 6–8 hrs from major Indian cities | May–September (European Russia); Jan–Mar (Baikal ice) | Visa required (check current requirements) |
Europe
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | ₹1.5L–2.5L / couple / week (higher in peak summer) | 8–10 hrs (with 1 stop); 9–11 hrs via various routes | May – June or September – October | Schengen Visa Required |
| Ireland | ₹1.2L–2.5L / person (mid-range) | 10–13 hrs (via London/Amsterdam) | May–September | Schengen / UK Visa |
Africa
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | ₹60K–1L / couple / week | 6–8 hrs (direct or 1-stop) | October – April | e-Visa / Visa on Arrival |
| Kenya | ₹1.5L–5L / person (safari costs vary widely) | 7–9 hrs (direct or via Dubai/Doha) | July–October (Great Migration); Jan–Mar (dry season) | eVisa (ETA — easy online application) |
| Tanzania | ₹1.5L–5L / person (safari varies widely) | 8–10 hrs (via Dubai, Doha, or Nairobi) | June–October (wildlife); December–March (Zanzibar) | Visa on Arrival / eVisa |
| Zimbabwe | ₹1.2L–3.5L / person (mid-range) | 10–13 hrs (via Johannesburg, Dubai, or Nairobi) | May–October (dry season) | Visa on Arrival / KAZA Univisa |
American
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | ₹2L–4L / couple / week | 16–22 hrs via hubs | April – June or September – November | B2 Tourist Visa Required for Indians |
| Canada | ₹1.8L–3L / couple / week | 16–20 hrs via Europe or Middle East | June – September (summer) or December – March (Northern Lights/skiing) | eTA or Tourist Visa Required |
| Mexico | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 18–22 hrs (1–2 stops) | November – April | Visa Free for Indians (180 days) |
| Argentina | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 20–25 hrs (1–2 stops) | October – April | Visa Free for Indians |
| Brazil | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 18–24 hrs (1–2 stops) | September – March; Carnival in February | e-Visa Required |
| Chile | ₹80K–1.5L / couple / week | 20–24 hrs (1–2 stops) | October – April | Visa Free for Indians |
Polar
| Destination | Typical budget | Flight from India | Best season | Visa (Indian passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | ₹4L–15L / person (expedition cruise) | 20–22 hrs to Ushuaia; 2 days by sea to the Peninsula | November – March | No Visa Required |
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