Low/Tight Budget Edition.

“Money Fills your Pockets , Travel fills your Soul”

Tired of working your 9-5 job? Tired of just submitting your assignments , making projects and your daily routine? Want to travel and spend some time away from this things. Imagine you on a beachside , water waves hitting the shores , sun all set to take a nap and moon starting to spread it’s light on the sand and you being relaxed on a hammock tied between two coconut trees. Isn’t this all feels good and doesn’t your Wanderlust ( that is a bit pushed down somewhere inside you) tends to rise and tempts to pack your bags right away and get out of your responsibilities for sometime. But just hold on a moment , your boss doesn’t pay you a six figure salary or it’s already the month end and you are passing days just by eating noodles or whatsoever you get cheap. And what about the students who  just passed out the class and want to get out of the daily schedule , but your pocket won’t allow or you are already in student loan debt, but at the same time you see your colleagues , friends, crush posting picture  of themselves on beaches , mountains and whatever. Say no more, I got you this time and In this blog I will present you with the top places that will satisfy your wanderlust and that too within your budget. So Fam , just pack-up your bags because at the end of this blog , the next thing you will probably do is to book tickets. On to the places now.   

McLeod Ganj , Himachal Pradesh

Nestled in the Kangra district of the alluring state of Himachal Pradesh, a small hill station called McLeod Ganj has jostled over the years to emerge as one of the prominent tourist destinations. With its vast Tibetan culture , you can get to see their numerous sculptures and their handicraft products. You can go check out their monasteries and spend some time in peace. Mcleod ganj also provides you inner peace away from regular life rush. In the main hub of the town , lies numerous shops and they are always packed with tourists from various places, there you can see their local attire designs and one can also find the latest fashion trends. But Mcleod ganj is not just for its local market hub , but is mainly known for its amazing climate and picture perfect locations. You can check out the water falls or one can go on a trek too. Apart from this the local food there is also very good. You can get the taste of your local food to their regional food at almost any restro and that too at an affordable price.

• Best time to visit–  October & February i.e. Winter season
• March and June i.e. Summer season

Transportation– The price may vary in different locations , but from Delhi Bus fare will be around Rs.500 ( one side for Non ac bus) A.C. bus will cost you around 850/-.

Lodge/Hotels–  Room can be rent to as low as Rs200/- to 1000/- per night. Prices tends to rise during the peak time of tourism.

Food- As already told above , Food is extremely tasty and you can get various varieties of food including Chinese , thai , north indian etc at a very effective price around Rs300-800 per day meals.

Attractions-

• Bhagsu falls
• Triund hills
• Tibetan Museum
• Kalachakra temple

Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala

Alleppey is certainly a place to visit atleast once in your life. This is a perfect getaway for a romantic outing or for people who are willing to spend some time in the middle of mother nature.  Get to know the culture of local area , take a closer look at the the local traditions.  The most mind blowing fact about Alleppey is staying in a houseboat in the midst of backwaters , this is has to be your one of soothing and relaxing moments of the life. After your house boat experience you can go on a near-by beach and spent some time there or can go through the local markets. Don’t forget to try the local street food.

Best time to visit-  November to February

Transportation- The cheapest way to reach Alleppey is by train and it will charge you around Rs400-600 (sleeper class) one side from Bangalore. The only demerit is the train will take around 13hours to reach Alleppey.

Lodge– Homestays are available at a price of Rs400-600/- per night.

Hotel rooms price around Rs300-1000/- per night.

House boat price around rs2500-15000/- per night.

Food- The local street food is tasty , clean and hygienic and that can be grabbed at a price around of Rs80-250/- per meal.

Tourist attractions-

• Take a close look at the village life.
• Bird watching
• Explore Beaches and behold the sunset from a lighthouse.
• Ayurveda and spa
• Local markets
• Temples
• Authentic Sea food

Digha , West Bengal

Beach town situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, Digha is a popular tourist destination known for its untouched beaches and scenic views, especially among people in West Bengal.

Digha is a one-stop destination for families looking forward to spend a pleasurable weekend. One of the best features of this hamlet is its varied and diverse tourist attraction spots. Known for its magnificent beaches, religious temples and high-tech research centers and museums, this most popular sea resort of West Bengal has a lot to offer for people of all age groups.

Best time to visit-  October to February

Transportation-  You can Reach here by a train. The ticket price from Mumbai to Digha is around Rs700-750

Lodge- Hotels room starts at Price of Rs500/- per night , but if you are willing to spend some quality time at night alongside beaches the room prices go high upto Rs15000/- per night.

Food- Digha is famous for it’s local street food and a variety of cuisines which you can get at an price of Rs200-400 per meal.

Tourist attractions-

• Marine Station
• Digha Beach
• Udaipur Beach
• Amarabati park
• Chandaneswar Temple

Pondicherry

Pondicherry is one of the top locations to visit and it has all the factors that why it should be your next vacation spot. No matter with whom you are going , Pondicherry  offers something for everyone. Talk About the Beaches, Ashrams, Local temples, Scuba diving, Local food and what else one can ask for. Pondicherry is also known for it’s French Architecture , so the ones who have never visited France must Visit Pondicherry.

Best time to visit- October to March

Transportation- You can reach Pondicherry through a Train from Chennai. Ticket fare will be around Rs350/- for chair car , Rs170-200 Sleeper (One Side).

Lodge- Hotel rooms are available at a price of Rs550-1500/- per night , You can also stay at the Shri Aurobindo Ashram ( You have to obey their rules) & if you are Lucky enough you might get a free stay at the ashram.

Food- The food rates are normal and you might spend around Rs100-350 per meal ( Depending on the place you eat). Try your hands on Local street Food too. Beer is available at an extremely low prices , so you might end up drinking too much that there is no room for food at the end.

Tourist Attractions- 

• Beaches
• Aurobindo Ashram
• Adventure activities like Scuba diving
• Churches
• Old Lighthouse
• French War memorial
• Gandhi Museum
• Pondicherry Museum

Varanasi

Varanasi is noted worldwide for being one of the oldest living cities on earth. Today, Varanasi also called Benaras or Kashi is not just a tourist spot but is an important pilgrimage spot for Hindus. It is a land of temples, the city of Lord Shiva, and the sacred River Ganges runs through it like the nerves in a body. The city attracts thousands of pilgrims, tourists, and even more number of photo enthusiasts here.

Best time to go-  November to February

Transportation- One can Reach Varanasi by a train from Delhi. Ticket costs around Rs400 Sleeper coach for One side.

Lodging- Rooms are available at a average price of Rs600/- per night. Some tent houses are also available for the tourists  , So you can always ask for one at an effectively Low price.

Food-  Food price is average and you can starve your Hunger at an low price from Rs100-350/- per meal.

Tourist attractions-

• Boat ride in Ganga River
• Holy Bath in Ganga River
• Temples of Varanasi
• Sunset along Ghats
• Evening Aarti at River Ganga
• Sightseeing tour of Sarnath
• Local Shopping streets and street Food

So this Sums it up all and This were my top Budget and the best destinations picks to Visit In India. To get your Personal Trip schedule or to book a trip for you or your family , just leave a comment down below. Hope you guys liked it.

Thank you.