Tips for Budget Travel in India

Travel can be very expensive if budget and relative expenses are not analyzed and matched prior to departure to a destination. Some tourists even go backpacking to explore enormous places with minimal money in pocket and earn a little on the way to enjoy their tour with no constraints. Tourism in India has considerably elevated in terms of expenditure involved in it, thus, witnesses many people reluctant to visit places of their interest and dream. Therefore, we’ll start with some cheap destinations in India to spend vacations in.

If you prefer cold weather and mountainous surrounding, a trip to Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh will be the best for you. Dwelling in Kullu valley, these towns are home of cultural and religious sites, adventurous sports, snowcapped mountains, and greenery all around. Some isolated and not so visited hill stations like Kurseong and Darjeeling in West Bengal, Kolli hills in Tamil Nadu, Durshet village and Maval in mumbai Maharashtra, Kasol and McLeod Ganj in Himachal Pradesh are gaining importance nowadays for their soothing and relaxing ambience that retrieves the energy and peace that was lost in the hustle bustle of city life.

For coastal destinations, tourists can opt for Kanyakumari for the most enticing view of sunrise and sunset here. This place is budget friendly and surreal for it is the southernmost point of India that witnesses merger of the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian ocean. Various other tourist destinations alongside coast are Gokarna near Mangalore, Pondicherry, Goa, and Alleppey. These places are a box of unimaginable surprises that give you peace and rejuvenation at not so high cost. There are some low-budget cultural and historical destinations in India that can be explored if you are a history enthusiast. The unforgettable empire of Hampi has been very popular among tourists as they dive into the simple yet authentic architecture and history of Vijayanagar to relive it. Besides that, Udaipur, Khajuraho- the temple town, Jaipur, or Pushkar captivate a large number of tourist traffic for they find the cuisine, vibrant surrounding, incredible heritage, and lakes, enchanting and ethereal. While going on a tour with a low budget, people should be aware of certain tips that will help them save bucks and enjoy the travel with uncompromised fun. If you want to save some extra pennies next time you travel to India, then take note of the following tips.

In-depth analysis of destinations

Once you have decided the destination you want to explore in India, spend some time in in-depth analysis and equipping yourself with the information of some cheap and low-cost hotels, restaurants, local transport, and activities.

Off-season visits

It is obvious, the prices and costs associated with accommodation, food, transport, and other activities rise up in festive and vocational seasons. Thus, it is recommended to tourists with a tight budget to give their favorite destinations an off-seasonal visit when the rates of majorly everything falls.

Visit off-beat places

It’s time to explore the hidden gems and feel elated for the peaceful and tranquil surrounding. Far from any disturbance of city life, clean and unspoiled, calm and quiet, these places are not very expensive. Tourists often are uncloaked to the serenity and allurement of nature and locals residing there.

Group travel

Group travel can save a lot of your pennies and also give exposure to increased fun and adventure. Salutary travel can be reaped when traveling in a group as it reduces responsibilities, helps you obtain knowledge about different people and their culture, and overall expenditure is shared by group members.

Overnight transits

Since, stays in hotels are charged on per night basis, it is advised to travel at night to save overnight stay expenses. Traveling at night can be a thrilling and tranquil experience if not experienced yet. Empty roads with some interesting horns of trucks can make you hum along or jiggling train journeys with some late night tea date with yourself make your tour worth remembering.

Eat local food

Pre-prepare yourself for the local food of the destination and learn a thing or two about some of the popular local food. This also brings you close to earth and the local delicacies that can be enjoyed at dhabas. So, next time anyone plans a trip in India, keep the tips discussed above in mind to save your bucks and enjoy the tour to different off-beat destinations.