OT Staff & Waquar Habib
Close to India, Nepal offers Himalayan treks, cultural sites in Kathmandu, and lakes in Pokhara. Your budget also covers guesthouses and simple food without the need for a visa.
Indian travellers can visit Bhutan visa-free. Explore monasteries, mountain hikes and serene valleys. Lodging and food are affordable, especially if you use local buses and simple guesthouses.
Island charm abounds: golden beaches, tea plantations, historic forts and temples. Budget flights, cheap guesthouses and local transport make a 5- to 7-day trip possible under ₹50K.
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, cruise Halong Bay, and enjoy street food. With low-cost accommodation and cheap intra-city transport, Vietnam is a top pick under ₹50K.
From bustling Bangkok to relaxed islands, Thailand is budget-friendly. Street food, affordable stays and easy visa-on-arrival keep the total cost well within ₹50K.
Malaysia offers a mix of skyscrapers, rainforests and beaches. Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi are accessible via budget flights and cheap local stays, making it a smart under-₹50K destination.
Filled with ancient temples (like Angkor Wat), Cambodia gives great value. Food, accommodations and transport are very affordable, helping keep your trip within budget.
Laos is laid-back and scenic, with temples, rivers and jungles. According to budget-travel guides, you can easily plan a trip from India for under ₹50K including transport and modest lodging.
Surprising but possible: flights to Kazakhstan have been noted at around ₹24K. Expansive steppe landscapes, futuristic cities and nature make it an economical yet offbeat option.
Despite its high-income image, smart budgeting (budget stays, food courts) allows Indians to explore Singapore under ₹50K. Iconic sights, efficient transport and green spaces abound.