5 Best International Trips on Budget
Travel indeed is a divine mind boggling exercise that one
must do regularly to keep your mind healthy, calm & composed. Traveling to
new destinations can transform you from within, leaving a celestial mark on
your soul. If it was up to us, we’d travel all year round to unimaginable
corners of the world. But the biggest problem here is a six-letter word, BUDGET.
Let’s face it -traveling isn’t exactly the cheapest avocation. It doesn’t matter
how frugal you are, it is likely that you will need deep pockets to fulfill
your travel aspirations, especially if you plan to explore international locations.
Cheap foreign holidays are still a big deal to the majority of us.
While places like Paris and Rome will cost you a fortune,
there are a plethora of amazing international destinations for which you won’t
necessarily, have to blaze your savings. Planning and research will always help
you with budget holidays abroad, regardless of the destination. Two most
important thing to remember when planning international trips is carrying
minimal luggage and never to wait for “last minute international travel deals”.
Here are 5 best international trips under INR 50,000 that
you can take without burning your wallets. These destinations will cost less
than your high end phone and will help you create memories that you will cherish
forever.
Thailand
An international trip cannot get more cost effective than a
trip to Thailand and that is one of the major reasons it is highly preferred by Asians.
Thailand has it all – beaches, mountains, culture, food, and more. Best time to
visit is between November to April amidst which the temperatures are cool.
Thailand is known for its hospitality, its culture, beaches,
unexplored sites and also its party scenes. It offers the most awesome beaches,
which is one of the reasons as well that it has been one of the major
destinations of film-makers and there have more than a million movies that
would have been shot here.
In the east, Muko Chang is the second largest island in the
country that has over a dozen beaches, most of them featuring beautiful sands,
unspoiled coral reefs, and breathtaking views. Even the beaches in Krabi have stunning
sites majorly due to the limestone ranges in the backdrop. The Pran Buri Beach,
Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Ngai beaches are a haven for those seeking calmness.
Adventure lovers can head towards the famous beaches near
Pattaya has all types of accommodation, water-sport avenues, clubs, and
restaurants. You can explore the multiple adventure avenues like kayaking,
rock-climbing, abseiling, and rafting.
For party animals seeking exciting nightlife, Ko Samet is a
major attraction. The resort towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin offer a variety of
adventure sports. Hat Rin on Ko Pha-ngan is famous for its full moon parties.
For nature lovers as well Thailand offers a lot. The lush
green, the natural blue, the tropical brown, and the midnight tinge, it is a
perfect canvas. You can hop on to the elephant’s back and ride through the beautiful
panoramas of the wildlife sanctuaries of Umphang and Thung Yai, or float swiftly
on a bamboo raft along a tranquil stretch of the river in Chiang Mai.
Now the most important thing budget, a pre-planned trip will
help you save a lot. On pre-booking, you
might be able to get, super cheap international flights for just around ₹17,000
for the round trip, from Delhi and Mumbai. For accommodation, hostels can be as
low as ₹500/night.
Bhutan
Bhutan offers mesmerizing views and it a visual delight.
Tucked in the mighty Himalayas, it is the land of mysticism, spirituality, and
culture that is a haven for nature lovers or spirituality seekers. The best part is
you don’t need a visa to travel to Bhutan and it is not only easy to your
wallet but it bites you with the fever of wanderlust. You
have to visit Tiger's Nest Monastery, which is basically a beautiful landscape
covered by a row of mountains, sheltered with clouds, offering a spellbinding view. The climb is a bit tiring but the lush green and white panoramic view of the
town is completely amazing.
You will always feel super active when you are in Bhutan
probably because of the clean air and pristine beauty of the mountains. You can
visit Changangkha temple to get some sense of spirituality and peace of mind.
Changangkha temple is basically a Buddhist temple established in 12th
century. Being in the countryside you just cannot miss Chele La pass, which is
the highest navigable pass in Bhutan. Just grabbing a tea or coffee on a nearby
stall and mesmerizing the mountain view with a hot beverage could be one of the
most memorable moments of your life.
Transport is pretty cheap here, you can take local buses or
a rent bike or you can also trek to your heart’s delight here.
The pre-planned tour will help you to get super cheap
international flights trip will cost you around ₹16,000, from Delhi and Mumbai
and accommodation like Guesthouses can be as low as ₹500/night.
Indonesia
Southeast Asia has loads of places to offer, and Indonesia
is almost everyone’s favorite. A country that is made up of whooping 17800 islands.
From Jakarta to Sumatra, there is an abundance of tourist attractions ranging
from beaches, old temples, markets, and wildlife tours. The most visited place
in Indonesia is Bali, which is also the tourist capital of the nation. Bali has
something to offer for everyone if you are looking to chill in a villa than Bali
is the perfect destination for you guys. Bali offers most beautiful villas with
utterly amazing views of beaches, forests, temples, etc... it is a mind
boggling experience and trust you would never want to go back. (But yes that is
not going to pocket friendly to you). For nature lovers, photographers as well
it is one the most loved destination as it not only offers most awesome views
but also has hotels & hostels that start from a mere 500 bucks daily. Bali is
also well known for its mouthwatering local food. Indonesia has 17800
islands with many unexplored spots, if you start to explore everything it will
take a lifetime, so to ensure a perfect holiday you have to pick things you
cannot miss.
Things that you cannot miss in Indonesia would be
Relax in Bali:
1. You can visit the beaches and chill or do surfing or try out other sports like snorkeling or scuba diving or jet skiing or banana boat ride and most importantly you cannot miss the parasailing as it offers the breathtaking view of the island. You can visit the Uluwatu temple and witness not only the sea view but also some ancient folk dance by the locals. You cannot miss Ubud, it has the most amazing views and places that are must visit including the volcanic springs that you can dive and remove all the sores of your mind and body. If you have deep pockets and you are here to chill than you have to visit all the amazing Air BnB’s in Bali. One most important thing that you cannot miss is the Balinese spa or massage, it is so smooth that you would have never felt more relaxed in your entire life. For couples planning international trips, Bali is always number on their list as it has a lot to offer but that's a different topic altogether.
Dive in the Gili Islands:
2. For a true sense of paradise
on an island, head to the Gili Islands. You’ll find the best in the world scuba and
snorkel facilities as well as a great nightlife in Gili Trawangan. These
islands are actually super popular in the backpacker’s community. There are a lot of activities that you can do like take a lounge on the beaches and relax, go
scuba diving, go surfing, visit sea turtles, or just rent a bike and explore.
Visit Borobudur:
3. Borobudur is a huge Buddhist
temple complex built in the 9th century. As you walk up to the top, you can see
reliefs that highlight the Buddhist teachings. It is believed you can’t move on
to the top until you have discovered the meaning of each relief. Admission for
foreigners is around 275,000 IDR ($20 USD).
Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park:
4.
It covers a
total of 800 square kilometers and is at the center of East Java. You have to get
up early and catch one of the most memorable sunrises of your life. The easiest
way to get here through the village of Ngadisari from Probolinggo. There are a
number of tour operators that also run guided trips through the park.
Indonesia is highly
pocket friendly, but getting affordable international flights is not that easy.
It is very important to pre-book your flights and accommodations to get the
best deals. To save even more you can try to book cheap one way international
flights for both sides instead of a round trip flight or you can also opt for multi
city international flights I.e. flights with multiple stops, to save on flight
cost. If you do a proper research and pre book than you will be able to get a super
cheap international flights will cost around ₹25,000, from Delhi and Mumbai,
accommodations are as cheap as ₹ 1000
per day, local transport is very cheap and you can get all the lovely
mouthwatering dishing starting from ₹ 500 only.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the most underrated place and if you ask people
it will never be on their bucket list but trust me it will surprise you. This
gem shaped island in the Indian Ocean is waiting for you with endless
pristine beaches, historical ruins, verdant landscape, the delicious food, the immense
wildlife, a colonial charm, and especially the welcoming locals who have taken
the hospitality to the next level. Also, the delicious food which you mustn’t
miss.
It is not a party place, so don’t have many expectations of
parties or boozing on the island. Outside the coastal towns and Colombo, there
isn’t much nightlife or opportunities to drink but you can always crack a
beer at your hotel or guesthouse. Expect your nights to be tame.
Sri Lanka is a small town but it has much to offer, starting
from hiking treks, Buddhist temples, butterfly gardens, Yala National Park
(which has elephants and leopards), Galle (a small but a very beautiful Dutch
town), Iconic Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Diyaluma falls, palm tree swing on the
Dikwella beach and the train journey between Kandy to Ella is also a must
see. East, South, or West, or go in any
direction you will always find a beach in Sri Lanka to get some surf, tan, or
relax at the coastline.
It has great wildlife and marine life and the most unique
thing about Sri Lanka is that you don’t have to go into a national park or a
zoo to spot wild elephants or wildlife. You will usually see them pass the roads
during the early morning or late afternoon. You will easily spot Leopards,
elephants, sloth bears and on the coastlines the blue whales and dolphins. It
is undoubtedly one of the best countries to spot wildlife. If you are a fan of
seeing the lush green spots than you have to visit the tea plantations trekking
in Nuwara Eliya. This is where Lipton tea started and you will see a lot of tea
plantations, tea factories, viewpoints, and also the Ramboda waterfall.
You cannot miss to visit or climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock, it
is one of the 8 UNESCO world heritage sites. It is a rock in the shape of Lion
that seems that it has been placed there but it is there because of natural
phenomena. You can visit it at 7 AM to avoid heat and also the crowd, it would
take around 45 mins to climb and around 2 to 3 hours on top of the rock for you
to breath in and mesmerize the view
Round Trip Costs around ₹20,000, from Delhi, but it would
even be cheaper from Kochi. Accommodation options are as low as ₹900/night.
Singapore
Singapore is one the biggest destination for travel enthusiasts and it has its presence in almost everyone bucket list of international trips. It may seem expensive but Singapore can be easily explored
for a budget as low as ₹50,000. A modern-day tourist paradise, where things to
explore start right from their airport. Singapore’s Changi airport has been
recognized as the world’s best airport, it includes not only skyscrapers but a
complete jungle of flora and fauna and even a huge man made waterfall. Singapore
is the smallest country in Southeast Asia, but nevertheless, the city feels
like entering a city of the future. Singapore is a perfect combination of
architecture, green parks, smelling species, and one of the cleanest cities in
the world. It offers nature walks, beach tours, art, and wildlife tours to keep
you entertained besides the obvious city life. It is also known as the shopping
capital for youth as it has loads of brands and options.
There are few certain things that you just cannot miss while
your visit to Singapore and one of them is Cloud Forest. It is a part of “City
Garden” concepts that they have adopted. It is a forest inside a glass dome that
looks like has arrived right from outer space. The forest welcomes you with
a 35-meter-high waterfall and it has many different and rare plants from
different parts of the world. You can also take the elevator up to the Treewalk
top where you will be able to walk around and praise 6 different levels of the futuristic
forests.
You must also visit Gardens by the bay SuperTrees. There are a total of 18 manmade SuperTrees and their purpose is to show the balance between nature and technology. Two trees
are connected with a huge bridge but you can also stay down and relax or wander.
It feels like you have jumped into the jungles of the Avatar movie.
Apart from this you can also witness the Haji lane, the
water show at Marina Bay Sands, Chinatown and discover Little India
To keep the budget factor intact, it is important to do a
proper research here. You need to check which is the best international travel
agency providing affordable international flights. After proper research and
pre booking, the round trip will cost you around ₹27,000, from Delhi
and Mumbai. If you wait for the affordable international flights than it would
be a big mistake. Same goes with accommodation as well, pre-booking will help
you get you hostels as low as ₹600
per night
Everyone wants to start their journey from somewhere but the budget is something that brings down not only the morale but also the ambitions
and dreams of an individual, not everyone is born with a golden spoon. Budget
might bring us down sometimes but once you start your moving ahead, mere
thinking of your travel goals will always keep your spirits high.
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