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Where are you headed this summer? While the possibilities are truly endless, most people can't easily settle on a holiday destination.
One good reason is trying to match the vacation spot and budgets. You need to choose destinations carefully because it not only has a bearing on the getting-there-
and-back costs, but also the amount of money you have to set aside for expenses once you are there.
After the Union Budget and the resultant hike in air and train fares, this has become even more important. The good news is that there are enough places that can
be enjoyed on the strictest of budgets, starting with under Rs 1,000 per person, per day.
The destinations featured on our list were picked by travel experts according to the budgets we allocated. Do note that the prices shown only comprise spends at
the destination-it does not factor in the cost of getting there and back, be it by train, plane, car or boat.
The hotels listed were picked on the basis of not just affordability, but also cleanliness and safety and the tariffs are per person for a night's stay in a standard
double room, unless specified otherwise.
For food, we are showing prices for three budget meals a day, again per person. If you carry some heat-and-eat meals from home and/or rely on cold cuts and
instant noodles at the destination, the saved amount can be used to splurge on, say, a three-course meal at a popular eatery.
As for the entertainment category, the prices reflect the cost of visiting at least two major paid attractions a day at the destination, along with a little extra as a
buffer. If all the major sights in a place are free, as in the case of Tawang, the designated amount can be used for boating or water sports.
Lastly, transportation refers to average cost for at least two rides each day at the foreign destinations while for the Indian destinations, it's a benchmark rate
suggested by Prashant Chauhan, director of MyGuestHouse.com. "Local sightseeing costs around Rs 500 for 40- 50 km in a non-AC taxi so we can use Rs 150 per
person as a benchmark," he explains.
Most importantly, this is merely an indicative list. The prices shown are for summer, when it's shoulder season in most of the featured destinations. If you travel to
these places in their respective peak season, you'll have to inflate your budget.
BEST DESTINATIONS FOR Rs 1,000 A DAY OR LESS
Goa
Why go: If you time your arrival with the rains, this beach haven will
present a very appealing alternative to its usually crowded, sunny look.
Moreover, with the crowds having vanished, you'll have the place mostly to
yourself, and at dirt cheap rates. The return airfare from Delhi is Rs 9,969
per person.
Hotel: Evershine Guesthouse, Rs 350
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 200
Daily cost: Rs 850
Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
Why go : This popular spot in Uttaranchal is widely regarded as the Queen of Hill Stations.
The fact that you'll be standing cheek to jowl at the Mall Road and everywhere else will perhaps not matter as much when you take in the scenic beauty, and the
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bargain rates it comes at.
The nearest railhead is Dehradun and train fare (one-way, first AC) from Delhi is Rs 1,038 per head.
Hotel: Hotel Library Presidency, Rs 600
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 100
Daily cost: Rs 1,000
Kathmandu, Nepal
Why go: Want a foreign holiday on the smallest possible budget?
This is possibly your best bet-Delhi-Kathmandu return airfare is just Rs
8,000 a person.
Make sure you also visit Pokhara, and don't worry about your budget
because the cost of stay and local transport is much cheaper there.
Hotel: Hotel Silver Home, Rs 120
Transportation: Rs 50
Meals: Rs 300
Entertainment: Rs 450
Daily cost: Rs 920
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Why go: Because this place has something for everyone, from
spellbinding temples to stunning beaches, from wildlife to marine life.
The Angkor Wat complex in nearby Siem Reap is already getting overrun
by tourists so visit this country before it goes the Egypt way. Flights from
Delhi and back will cost Rs 36,000 per head.
Hotel: Hostel Nomads, Rs 120 (one bunk in a three-bed dormitory)
Transportation: Rs 80
Meals: Rs 300
Entertainment: Rs 500
Daily cost: Rs 1,000
BEST DESTINATIONS FOR Rs 1,000-1,500 A DAY
Vengurla, Maharashtra
Why go : If you like your beaches pristine and deserted, the waters azure and the rates rock-bottom, this small beach town is your ticket to nirvana. The nearest
major railhead is Panjim, about an hour's easy drive away. The Delhi-Panjim train fare is Rs 2,014 per person in second AC.
Hotel: Sagar Holiday Resort, Rs 880 per person per night
Transportation: Rs 100 (if you hire an auto for a day to go beach-hopping)
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 200
Daily cost: Rs 1,330
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Why go: You can call it the poor man's Bhutan. With monasteries and red
robed monks to breathtaking alpine vistas, Tawang is, thankfully, still
crowd-free.
Get there before the rest of the world does. The nearest airport is Tezpur
and from there it will cost Rs 750-800 a person by shared taxi.
The individual train fare from Delhi is Rs 1,982 in second AC but you will
have to disembark at Chaparmukh junction and take a bus/taxi for the
remaining 62 km to Tezpur.
Otherwise take the Delhi-Tezpur hopping flight, which costs Rs 15,530
(return) per person.
Hotel: Buddha Hotel, Rs 550
Transportation: Rs 450 (only local taxis; hiring a taxi from
Tezpur/Guwahati is a lot more expensive)
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment : Free
Daily cost: Rs 1,150
Coorg, Karnataka
Why go: This is the perfect place for those who love nature, waterfalls,
forests, wildlife, elephants and deserted havens. The nearest airport is
Mysore, 120 km away, and the second AC train fare from Delhi is Rs 2,500
per person.
Hotel: Kodagu Plaza, Rs 300
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 450
Daily cost : Rs 1,050
Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh
Why go : From a chance to listen to the Dalai Lama speak to sampling
some of the best cuisine from around the world, from trekking trails to
boating on the lake, Mcleodganj is filled with possibilities.
It's also home to a large exiled Tibetan community, so you get a taste of
Little Tibet. The nearest railhead is Pathankot and the train fare from Delhi
(first AC) is Rs 1,343 per person.
Hotel: 8 Auspicious Him View Hotel, Rs 850
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 50
Daily cost: Rs 1,200
Budapest, Hungary
Why go: First consider the biggest lures of Europe. Palaces, churches
and museums?
Quaint cobbled streets? Shopping gastronomic delights?
It's all here, and at a fraction of what it costs in nearby Austria, Czech
Republic and Germany.
The return airfare from Delhi is Rs 35,000 per person.
Hotel: Hostel Budapest Center, Rs 550
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 500
Entertainment: Rs 300
Daily cost: Rs 1,500
BEST DESTINATIONS ON Rs 1,600-2,500 A DAY
Tirthan, Himachal Pradesh
Why go: Getting here isn't easy-be prepared for a 12-hour overnight bus ride from Delhi followed by a short cab ride-but the fresh air and the crystal clear, icy and
teeming-with-trout waters of the Tirthan river will quickly revive you. Trust us, you'll never want to leave. The AC Volvo bus will cost Rs 600 per head from Delhi, and
make sure you get off at Aut.
Hotel: Raju's Cottage, Rs 1,500 (with all meals)
Transportation: Free, because the place is best explored on foot
Meals: NA
Entertainment: Rs 200 per head (for fly fishing)
Daily cost: Rs 1,700
Alleppey, Kerala
Why go : In one word, backwaters. Few things can compare with the
charm of seeing life go by from the comfort of a rice barge.
Summers may mean showers in this part of the country, but this only
means you get to see everything at its lushest best, minus the crowds.
The Delhi-Alleppey train fare in second AC is Rs 2,254 per person.
Hotel: Bella Homestay, Rs 400
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 100
Entertainment: Rs 1,040 (day cruise on houseboat seating 10; lunch included)
Daily cost: Rs 1,690
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Why go: It's among the most romantic cities in the country and a great
idea for honeymoons and anniversary getaways.
The Venice of the East, as it is often called, truly comes alive during the
monsoons after July.
The Delhi-Udaipur train fare (first AC) is Rs 1,894 per head while the return
airfare is Rs 6,405.
Hotel: Labh Garh Palace Resort, Rs 1,800
Transportation: Rs 150
Meals: Rs 150
Entertainment: Rs 350
Daily cost: Rs 2,450
Cairo, Egypt
Why go: Yes it will be frightfully hot, but the prices will be at their lowest
levels and the mornings and evenings, the best time for sightseeing, will
still be almost pleasant.
The recent turmoil has made the place affordable like never before, so hurry
while the discounts last.
The return airfare from Delhi is Rs 27,000 per head.
Hotel: Egyptian Night Hotel, Rs 350
Transportation: Rs 40 (Tip: The metro system is super convenient)
Meals : Rs 250
Entertainment : Rs 1,200
Daily cost: Rs 1,840
HOT DEALS
Kerala
A six-night tour offered by Cox and Kings covers Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Kovalam. The package cost includes all transportation and sightseeing-
starting and ending in Kochi in an air-conditioned 18-seater coach-accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, all meals, the services of a local tour coordinator,
TrawellTag insurance and taxes.
Price: Rs 16,999
Kashmir
SOTC takes you on a five-night tour of Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, ensuring a welcome respite from the heat. The quoted price includes accommodation with
breakfast in three-star hotels, one complimentary dinner during houseboat stay, all transfers and sightseeing in a non-AC car.
Price: Rs 14,999
Dubai
Cox and Kings offers a three-night package, which includes accommodation at the Seashell Inn Hotel with buffet breakfast, a city tour on a seat-in-coach basis and
return airport transfers. If you pay Rs 4,977 extra per head, you can enjoy a desert safari with dinner.
Price: Rs 8,277
Chiang Mai, Thailand
A three-day tour of the city offered by Ezeego1.com covers accommodation in a three-star hotel, daily breakfast, a half-day Doi Suthep Tour on a seat-in-coach
basis and return airport transfers.
Price: Rs 4,923
Himalayan Hamlet
The Kullu hotel is offering a two-night stay on Ezeego1.com with several freebies thrown in till 30 September. This includes bed tea, breakfast, dinner, a local tour to
the Kullu market and nearby shawl factory, a 15% discount on food items, all applicable taxes and a bit of white-water rafting.
Price: Rs 8,277
North-east India
This TUI India group tour covers Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling in the course of seven days. The package rate includes return airfare from Delhi to Bagdogra,
accommodation in a standard room in three-star hotels, breakfast and dinner, all transfers and sightseeing by a non-AC vehicle, the services of a tour escort-cum-
guide and all applicable hotel taxes. The scheduled departure dates are 2 June, 9 June and 23 June.
Price: Rs 28,999
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