Don't just say you want to travel more and expect to get to it some time in June or July, or never. Right now is the ideal time to start planning your international vacation for 2020. To help you narrow down your choices, I have made a list of international trips that you can take from India.
(Don't forget to check out the fantastic travel tips and hacks towards the end of this post.)
Muscat, the capital of Oman was once the second best city to visit. (I don't know who hands out these titles, but if the internet says so, it's true). Oman is neatly located beside the Persian Gulf.
Air Tickets : Take a flight from Ahmedabad. Fares start from just ₹7,022 (one way) on SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Things to do : Turtle spotting, bird chasing, dolphin tours, adventure sports & activities
Places to Visit : Wadi Bani, Muscat, Misfat al Abryeen, Western Hajar, Nizwa, Mutttrah, Al Batinah.
Suggested Stay : Private room in Condominium | Price: ₹2,360 per night
Indonesia offers a diverse range of activities and attractions. Be it volcano tours, its cultural heritage or the opportunities to back pack. It's the perfect place to visit and they'll even give you a visa on arrival.
Air Tickets: Flying from Kochi will significantly reduce your cost. Fares start from ₹6,632 (one way) on SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 4 Days
Things to do: Religious & cultural tours, volcano tours, nature tour, local sightseeing, water sports, temple tours
Places to Visit: Bali, Pangandaran Beach, Toba, Jakarta, Pangandaran, Derawan Island, Wakatobi, Toba, Jakarta, Batu Secret Zoo, and others.
Suggested Stay : A Charming Villa | Price: ₹2,291 per night
Bhutan the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ or the ‘Druk Yul’ is no ordinary place. It is a Himalayan kingdom with a reputation for mystery, magic, untouched beauty and other natural wonders.
Road Trip: A prepaid taxi would cost you somewhere between ₹2,000 – ₹3,000 from Siliguri. Save money by travelling in shared cabs/buses.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Wildlife Tours, Adventure Sports & Activities, Local Sightseeing, Himalayan Tour, Cultural Tours, Religious Tours.
Place to Visit: Trongsa, Phuentsholing, Punakha, Trashigang, Haa Valley, Thimpu, and others
Suggested Stay : Penrab Bed and Breakfast | Price per night: ₹1,360 per night
If you haven't been to Singapore yet, you need to re-consider your life goals. Known for being clean, and one of the best places in the world to shop, it's definitely worth one or two visits in 2016.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹5,266 (one way), if you're flying from Chennai. Return from Singapore will cost you ₹7,792 Checkout SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days.
Things to do: Shopping, Garden Festival, Nature Tours, Food Tours, Art & Culture Tours, Local Sightseeing, Wildlife Tours.
Places to Visit: Temple of 1000 Lights, Singapore Flyer, Merilon Park, Istana, Helix Bridge, Civilian War Memorial and others.
Suggested Stay: Capsule Hotel in Singapore | Price per night: 1,718
Sri Lanka is very similar to India if one was to compare the culture, the landscapes and climate, so you'll feel right at home! It is also an amazing place to go backpacking and have a great time.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹4,471 (one way), if you fly from Chennai. Check SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Wildlife Tours, Art and Culture Tours, Religious Visits, Adventure Sports, Heritage Tours, Plantation Visits
Places to Visit: Colombo, Kirinda, Sabaragamuwa, Galle, Kandy, Tissamaharama, Panduwasnuwara, Matara, Kataragama, Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa Kurunegala and others
Suggested Stay: Villa Nine Kandy | Price per night: ₹1517 per night
UAE has long been the perfect luxury destination for travellers all around the world. If you're headed there, definitely go to Dubai! Jumping off buildings, and zip-lining is really catching on there.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹6,892 (one way) on SkyScanner if you fly from Kochi.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Things to do: Adventure Sports, Business Tours, Shopping, Sports Tourism, Desert Safaris, Cultural Tourism, Luxury Tours, Water Sports
Place to Visit: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Suggested Stay: Room on the beach | Price per night: ₹1,432 per night
Air Tickets: Fares start at ₹3,578 from Kochi to Kuala Lumpur in March 2017. Check SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Nature Tours, Cultural Tour, Local Sightseeing, Leisure Tours, Shopping, Wildlife Tours,
Place to Visit: Miri, Kangar, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pangkor, Redang Island, Sarawak, Rantau Abang Island, Kapas Island, and others
Suggested Stay: Apartment in Kuala Lumpur | Price: ₹1,002 per night
Air Tickets : Fares start from ₹6,032 (one way) if you fly from Jaipur. Check out SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration : 6 Days
Things to do: Elephant Tourism, Floating Market Tour, Local Shopping.
Places to Visit : Lumphini Park,Phuket, Wat Phra Kaew, Santikhiri, Tarutao and others
Suggested Stay : Room with Top View | Price: ₹1,774 per night
Vietnam is a hit with everyone who visits with the bustling streets of Hanoi or the villages of Sapa, there's something for everyone here.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹8,024 (one way) on SkyScanner. Tip: Fly from Bangaluru.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Activities/Things to do: Sightseeing, Yacht or Boat Cruises, Local Market Tours, Caving, Cultural Tour, Island Tours, Wildlife Tours
Place to Visit: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapa, Mekong Delta and others
Suggested Stay: Eco-friendly Homestay in Hanoi | Price ₹1,575 per night
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹5,026 on SkyScanner. Tip : Take a flight from New Delhi.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Adventure Sports & Activities, Nature Tours, Religious & Cultural Visits, Local Sightseeing
Suggested Stay : Pipal Tree Bed and Breakfast | Price per night: ₹859
Turkey promises an enchanted vacation. Istanbul, once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, features prominently in most travel plans, but there are many more great destinations like Ankara, Mardin, and Konya.
Air Tickets: Starting from ₹11,865 from Delhi for a one-way ticket. Check SkyScanner for more details.
Suggested Duration: 4 Days
Activities/Things to do: Beach Vacations, Leisure and Fun Cruises, Religious & Cultural Tours
Place to Visit: Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Trabzon and others
Suggested Stay: For as low as ₹1,289 per night, book awesome places to stay on Airbnb.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹4,513 on SkyScanner. Tip : Fly from Thiruvananthpuram.
Suggested Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Utheemu Ganduvaru, Biyadhoo Island Resort, Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), Banana Reef, Bluetribe Moofushi.
Suggested Stay : You will find rooms in Maldives from approximately ₹2500 onwards.
Air Tickets : Fares start from ₹8,301 (one way) on SkyScanner. Fly from Chennai.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Local Sightseeing, Historical & Cultural Tour
Places to Visit: Beijing, Xuchang, Zhengzhou, Chongqing, Wuhan, Luzhi, Macau and others.
Suggested Stay : You can manage your accommodation in China under ₹5,000 for 5 days.
Air Tickets: Fares as low as ₹7,333 (one way) are available on SkyScanner if you fly from Kolkata.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Cultural Visits, Religious Tours, Recreational & Leisure Tours
Place to Visit: Angkor Wat, Silver Pagoda, Koh Ker, Bayon Temple, Tonle Sap, Preah Vihear, Sihanoukville, Tonle Sap and others
Suggested Stay: Modern Studio | Price per night: ₹1,765
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹5,608 (one way) on SkyScanner. Tip: Fly from Kolkata.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Things to do: Hot Air Balloon Rides, Cultural & Historical Tours, Nature Walks, Local Shopping and Food Tours
Place to Visit: Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Golden Rock Pagoda, Kyaing Tong, Monywa, Putao, Ngwe Saung Beach and others
Suggested Stay : Stay with a local | Price per night: ₹1,145
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹9,475 on SkyScanner. Fly from Mumbai
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Wildlife & Nature Tours, Eco Tourism, Local Shopping & Sightseeing, Cultural Tours, Sport Tourism
Place to Visit: Masai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Lamu Island, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru, Samburu National Reserve, Malindi and others
Suggested Stay: Safe Estate | Price per night: ₹787
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹9,394 (one way) on SkyScanner. Book 4–5 months in advance and fly from Chennai.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Religious Tours, Cultural & Historical Tours, Island Trips, Recreational Tours
Place to Visit: Tokyo, Kyoto, Ski Niseko, Nikko, Kamakura, Magome, Takayama and others
Suggested Stay: You can stay in Japan for 5 days under ₹7000. Check out Airbnb.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹10,701 on SkyScanner. Book 3–4 months in advance and fly from New Delhi
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Cultural and Religious Tours, Food Tours, Nature Tours, Sightseeing
Place to Visit: Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Samara, Novgorod Veliky, Kaliningard and others
Suggested Stay: Room in central Moscow | Price per night: ₹1,172
Air Tickets: As low as ₹4,180 (one way). Check SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Cultural & Religious Tours, Leisure and Recreational Visits, Nature Tours, Local Sightseeing
Place to Visit: The Sundarbans, Cox’s Bazar, Bagerhat, Nafa-Khum
Suggested Stay : 5 days stay can be managed under ₹5,500. Check out Airbnb
Travel Hacks
- Time to start saving! Write down all your current expenses so you can determine where you are spending money and how you can cut back.
- While you’re working to save money, get a travel credit card so you can earn sign-up bonuses to redeem miles and points for free flights and hotel stays.
- When booking flights and hotels online enable private browsing. Travel sites often track your visits and will raise the price simply because you’ve visited before.
- Subscribe to all meta search engines such as Skyscanner for midnight deals. They definitely are your best friend.
- Sometimes flying two different airlines and booking two one-way tickets is cheaper than booking a round-trip, plus it may get you better arrival and departure times as you mix and match flights.
- Pretend you’re somewhere else when booking to score discounted fares.
- Clear those cookies.
- Download your airline’s app.
- Google alerts are a game changer, they'll keep you up to date sooner than anyone else.
- Along with Airbnb, check out Tripvillas, Hostelbookers, Hostelworld, VacationRentals,hostels.com and Homestay.com to stay.
- At $10 youth hostels give you access to cheap accommodation worldwide.
- Get lucky on twitter contests. Earn discount vouchers.
- A minimum of one empty page in your passport, for those last minute deals.
- A valid Schengen visa goes a long way.
- Become a member of as many flight/travel loyalty programs as possible.
- YAHI is a good places to get access to hostels worldwide.
- Off-Season travel almost always pays off.
- Some travel websites use cookies to increase ticket prices, use an Incognito window to outsmart these guys.
- Getting cheap flights is the first priority, the rest is usually much easier.
- While travelling cheap is important stay at hostels and Airbnb's to get the most out of your travel!
- Most importantly, have an amazing time, travelling like a local!
Note: The flight and accommodation rates mentioned were last updated on December 4, 2019. They are subject to change according to season and other factors.
With this exhaustive list of affordable vacation destinations, there's no reason for you to not travel international this coming year. Get clicking and get tripping already!
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