- Date : 09/11/2019
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If the budget constraint is eluding you from the much-needed vacation, don’t fret. We have curated 5 foreign destinations you can go for under a lakh!
Is the opportunity to travel the sole reason that gets you through your dreary job? Does soaking in new cultures make you feel alive? Are you always on price comparison sites looking for cheap airfare? Do you have a bag packed, ready to take off at short notice?
If you have answered yes to at least three of these questions, you are completely bitten by the travel bug, and this article is exactly what you need to quench your wanderlust. Here are five great destinations you can explore on a shoestring budget:
1) Dubai, UAE
Dubai is the city of the finest, the biggest, and the tallest. Everything here is larger than life. Delicious middle-eastern food, never-ending shopping malls, and glitz and glamour define the city. There’s plenty to see – Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Ferrari World, and more. Experiencing the desert safari is a must when in Dubai. The gold souk here is without doubt one of the best in the world. Budget permitting, you can literally live life king-size.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.051 Dirham
Visa fee: Rs 6000
Airfare: Rs 12,000 to 16,000
Accommodation: Rs 14,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 16,000
Sightseeing: Rs 18,000
Local travel: Rs 15,000
Total: Rs 83,000
Related: Multi Trip Travel Insurance Why Its a Must For Frequent Travellers
2) Manila, Philippines
The Philippines is unique in its geography. It is an archipelagic country comprising over 7000 islands, and its rich biodiversity makes it a popular tourist destination. Mountains, rainforests, beaches, heritage monuments and of course the many, many islands make it a traveller’s dream destination. A visit to the capital Manila and the beautiful island of Palawan make for a perfect holiday. The country is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and six UNESCO world heritage sites.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.75 Peso
Visa fee: Rs 10,000
Airfare: Rs 28,000 to 42,000
Accommodation: Rs 11,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 9000
Sightseeing: Rs 9000
Local travel: Rs 14,000
Total: Rs 88,000
Related: 7 Must-have things for a frequent traveller
3) Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the biggest commercial hotspots of south-east Asia. The metropolis is considered China’s offshore capital and boasts some of the best tourist spots. Disneyland and Ocean Park are the biggest family attractions and take a day each to completely explore. Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) Promenade, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and Repulse Bay are other popular places to visit. Sit-down meals can be expensive in Hong Kong, but street stalls known as Dai pai dong are a pocket-friendly option.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.11 HK Dollar
Visa fee: Nil
Airfare: Rs 30,000 to 34,000
Accommodation: Rs 16,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 12,000
Sightseeing: Rs 25,000
Local travel: Rs 8000
Total: Rs 93,000
Related: Foreign currency options to consider when vacationing abroad
4) Bali, Indonesia
Majestic mountains, pristine beaches, and coral reefs make Bali a paradise on earth. Laze on some of the best beaches in the world, go scuba diving, reconnect with your spiritual side at yoga retreats, explore lush jungles, see royal museums, and visit various temples and historic sites that have stood the test of time. There is so much to do here! Bali has some of the best resorts to unwind. This is definitely the place to visit for a much-deserved break.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 208 Rupiah
Visa fee: Nil
Airfare: Rs 26,000 to 32,000
Accommodation: Rs 16,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 10,000
Sightseeing: Rs 8000
Local travel: Rs 23,000
Total: Rs 86,000
Related: 6 Best Travel destinations to spend Christmas
5) Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is a tourist’s delight. It provides unique experiences – close encounters with animals, stunning flora, glamorous nightlife, and more. Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, which you can experience in your interactions with people, the food, and the overall vibe of the city-state. Places to visit include Jurong Bird Park, Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, SEA Aquarium. A visit to the Marina Bay Sands should definitely be on your list.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.019 SG Dollar
Visa fee: Rs 2500
Airfare: Rs 20,000 to 24,000
Accommodation: Rs 23,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 18,000
Sightseeing: Rs 22,000
Local travel: Rs 12,000
Total: Rs 99,500
Related: A guide to raising funds to make your dream vacation a reality
So what’s going to be the next destination on your list? Plan your itinerary already!
Is the opportunity to travel the sole reason that gets you through your dreary job? Does soaking in new cultures make you feel alive? Are you always on price comparison sites looking for cheap airfare? Do you have a bag packed, ready to take off at short notice?
If you have answered yes to at least three of these questions, you are completely bitten by the travel bug, and this article is exactly what you need to quench your wanderlust. Here are five great destinations you can explore on a shoestring budget:
1) Dubai, UAE
Dubai is the city of the finest, the biggest, and the tallest. Everything here is larger than life. Delicious middle-eastern food, never-ending shopping malls, and glitz and glamour define the city. There’s plenty to see – Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Ferrari World, and more. Experiencing the desert safari is a must when in Dubai. The gold souk here is without doubt one of the best in the world. Budget permitting, you can literally live life king-size.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.051 Dirham
Visa fee: Rs 6000
Airfare: Rs 12,000 to 16,000
Accommodation: Rs 14,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 16,000
Sightseeing: Rs 18,000
Local travel: Rs 15,000
Total: Rs 83,000
Related: Multi Trip Travel Insurance Why Its a Must For Frequent Travellers
2) Manila, Philippines
The Philippines is unique in its geography. It is an archipelagic country comprising over 7000 islands, and its rich biodiversity makes it a popular tourist destination. Mountains, rainforests, beaches, heritage monuments and of course the many, many islands make it a traveller’s dream destination. A visit to the capital Manila and the beautiful island of Palawan make for a perfect holiday. The country is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and six UNESCO world heritage sites.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.75 Peso
Visa fee: Rs 10,000
Airfare: Rs 28,000 to 42,000
Accommodation: Rs 11,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 9000
Sightseeing: Rs 9000
Local travel: Rs 14,000
Total: Rs 88,000
Related: 7 Must-have things for a frequent traveller
3) Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the biggest commercial hotspots of south-east Asia. The metropolis is considered China’s offshore capital and boasts some of the best tourist spots. Disneyland and Ocean Park are the biggest family attractions and take a day each to completely explore. Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) Promenade, Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and Repulse Bay are other popular places to visit. Sit-down meals can be expensive in Hong Kong, but street stalls known as Dai pai dong are a pocket-friendly option.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.11 HK Dollar
Visa fee: Nil
Airfare: Rs 30,000 to 34,000
Accommodation: Rs 16,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 12,000
Sightseeing: Rs 25,000
Local travel: Rs 8000
Total: Rs 93,000
Related: Foreign currency options to consider when vacationing abroad
4) Bali, Indonesia
Majestic mountains, pristine beaches, and coral reefs make Bali a paradise on earth. Laze on some of the best beaches in the world, go scuba diving, reconnect with your spiritual side at yoga retreats, explore lush jungles, see royal museums, and visit various temples and historic sites that have stood the test of time. There is so much to do here! Bali has some of the best resorts to unwind. This is definitely the place to visit for a much-deserved break.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 208 Rupiah
Visa fee: Nil
Airfare: Rs 26,000 to 32,000
Accommodation: Rs 16,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 10,000
Sightseeing: Rs 8000
Local travel: Rs 23,000
Total: Rs 86,000
Related: 6 Best Travel destinations to spend Christmas
5) Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is a tourist’s delight. It provides unique experiences – close encounters with animals, stunning flora, glamorous nightlife, and more. Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, which you can experience in your interactions with people, the food, and the overall vibe of the city-state. Places to visit include Jurong Bird Park, Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, SEA Aquarium. A visit to the Marina Bay Sands should definitely be on your list.
4N/5D
Currency: Re 1 = 0.019 SG Dollar
Visa fee: Rs 2500
Airfare: Rs 20,000 to 24,000
Accommodation: Rs 23,000 (3-star properties)
Food: Rs 18,000
Sightseeing: Rs 22,000
Local travel: Rs 12,000
Total: Rs 99,500
Related: A guide to raising funds to make your dream vacation a reality
So what’s going to be the next destination on your list? Plan your itinerary already!
