Top 10 Best & Cheap Budget India Tourist Destinations

Top 10 Best & Cheap Budget India Tourist Destinations

Himalayan Ranges , View from Darjeeling, India

Alleppey, Kerala

Boat House, Alleppey

Alleppey, the Venice of the East, is famous for the verdant countryside, lagoons, and the waterways. It is the best place to cruise lazily around in the ever present houseboats and sample the delicious coconut-laced seafood.

Ideal Duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved 

• Stay: INR 250 – INR 700 per night
• Food: INR 200 per meal.
• Houseboats: Start at INR 6000 per day for 1 BHK and includes three meals, so split it up with friends if you can.

Goa

Portuguese Architecture, Goa

Goa is the hot favorite of all; backpackers are no exception. Get lost on its beaches, Portuguese architecture, forts, local markets and the palm tree lined quaint villages. You can even hire a motorbike and explore on your own! There are plenty of pubs to chill out too.

Ideal Duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved 

• Train travel Mumbai to Goa and back: INR 450
• Stay: Decent accommodation and beach huts starts at INR 500/night
• Food: Snacks on the beach are the best, a good seafood meal for as low as INR 150
• Bike rentals: Start at INR 250/day and go upto INR 500

Darjeeling 

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri is a once in a lifetime experience. And what makes it better is that it is still one of the best budget trips in India. Once up in the hills, just take in the salubrious air, sip the Darjeeling tea, rise early and gaze at the sunrise at Tiger hills and get ready to be mesmerized by the magnificent Kanchenjunga.

Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved 

• Travel from Kolkata to Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri by bus and back: INR 490
• Toy train up to Darjeeling from New Jalpaiguri INR 250
• Jeep ride from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling: INR 150 for single person
• Stay: INR 800/night [twin-sharing basis]
• Food: INR 300 for two persons

Sikkim

Gangtok Landscape, Sikkim

Sikkim is one of the loveliest and cheapest holiday destination in India. Nothing beats its wonderful climate, scenic view of the Himalayas, picturesque treks, strong Tibetan Buddhist culture and yummy local food. And all this comes well in your budget.

Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved 

• Kolkata to Siliguri by train: INR 185 one side
• Siliguri to Gangtok bu bBus: INR 165 one side
• Stay: Budget hotels are available at INR 600 up, but there are dorms too for INR 120 or single rooms for INR 250
• Food: Plenty of cheap places around, momos being the specialty here: INR 100 up per meal

Kanyakumari 

Sunset View , Kanyakumari

Being the tip of Indian mainland itself makes Kanyakumari enticing. The confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean — behold it, to believe it! A must-see is the Vivekanand Rock Memorial and the breathtaking sunrise and sunset views here.

Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved 

• Bus fare from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari and back: INR 500
• Train one way fare: INR 180
• Stay: INR 800 / night
• Food: INR 200 per meal

Rishikesh

Shiva Statue, Rishikesh

The thrilling white-water-rafting, the splendid beach camps, and the exhilarating treks beckon the adventurer in you. A trip to Rishikesh tops the charts among the adventurous budget holiday destinations in India. You could also visit the breathtaking Valley of Flowers from here. Mind you, it’s a completely vegetarian and alcohol-free destination, but totally worth it!

Ideal duration

• 1 Night/2 Days

Cost Involved  

• Travel to and from Delhi: INR 300
• Stay: INR 150 per night
• Food: INR 200/meal
• River rafting: INR 400 to INR 1300 per person
• Beach camping: INR 1600 per person (includes 1 Night stay, 3 meals and river rafting)

Gokarna Beaches

Sunset, Gokarna Beaches

Find peace and calm in one of the cheap holiday destinations in India? Then, the Om Beach in Gokarna near Mangalore is one of the perfect 3 days trip places. You could try hiring some boats with the local fishermen to take you around the beaches in Gokarna. And if you start getting restless, there are a bunch of water activities you could go for. And what’s more? The Gokarna beaches are still budget travel destinations in India

Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved   

• from Bangalore to Gokarna and back by bus: INR 800
• Stay: Comfy homestays start at INR 200 in Gokarna
• Food: Lots of eating options near the beach at INR 200 for two per meal
• Banana boat ride: INR 300 per person

Dharamsala 

Snowy Mountains, Dharmasala

A colorful hill station, Dharamsala is a mini-Tibet. The dual cities of Dharamsala and McLeodganj are lined with numerous monasteries and temples to visit and the views of the hills and valleys are nothing short of magical. 

For those who love treks, be sure to try Triund trek and camp. So, if you are looking for some adventurous cheap trips in India, you sure can count on Dharamsala and McLeodganj for they are some of the best places for 3 days trip.
Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved   

• Delhi to McLeodganj and back: INR 1000
• Stay: INR 130/night – INR 500/night
• Food: Tibetan and Chinese cuisine at little cafes @INR 100 – 200 for two

Lonavala

Lonavala

A quick getaway from Mumbai. Plenty of hikes, numerous waterfalls in the monsoons and the delicious chocolate fudge and chikki promises a memorable experience. There are exciting treks to try to a number of forts around Lonavala. Yes, it does not come for free. But it is still one of the best budget travel destinations in India, especially if you hail from Mumbai.

Ideal duration

• 2 Nights/3 Days

Cost Involved   

• Train from Mumbai to Lonavla: INR 122 
• Buses from Mumbai to Lonavla: INR 250 one way
• Stay: There are ashrams and dharmashalas @INR 400/night and budget hotels @INR 600 up
• Food: Plenty of small restaurants and road side cafes; a good meal will come for approx. INR 200

Khajuraho

Known across the world for its erotic art sculpture outside the historic temples, Khajuraho happens to be an ideal choice if you want to tour top low budget tourist places in India. This destination is made budget-friendly primarily through hotels with better budgets.

Ideal duration

• 1 Night/2 Days

Cost Involved   

• Stay: INR 500– INR 1500 per night
• Food: INR 150 per meal.

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