Cheap Places To Visit In India (Part 1)

If you just have a few thousands in your pocket for there is a long list of budget trips in Indiathat you could opt for.

1. Alleppey

Ideal duration of stay: 2 Nights/3 Days

What it will cost you: 

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.

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.

2. Goa

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you:
Train travel Mumbai to Margao and back: INR 450
Stay: Decent accommodation and beach huts starts at INR 500/night
Food: Shacks 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

For those seeking some budget trips in India, 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.

3. Pondicherry

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you:
Bus travel from Chennai to Pondicherry and back: INR 500, if you prefer traveling unreserved in a train, the fare is as low as INR 45 one way.
Stay: Comfortable cottage stay at INR 300 or budget hotels at INR 500
Food: Try out some Indianized French cuisine starting at INR 200-300 for two

Why shell out thousands when you can get a French experience through some cheap trips in India? With a trip to Pondicherry, you can get the French flair right here in India. Walk the cobblestoned streets during the day and put up your feet at the innumerable cafes on the beach in the evenings. And yes, don’t forget to try out the French food around here.

4. Gokarna

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you: 
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

Looking for some peace and tranquility in one of the cheap holiday destinations in India? Om Beach in Gokarna near Mangalore fits the bill. 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!

5. Rishikesh

Ideal duration: 1 Night/2 Days
What it will cost you: 
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)

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!