Places to Visit While You are Low on Budget
So, smile now, and go through this blog which gives you some of the best destinations in India around metropolitan cities to plan a cheap trip.
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Few of the popular attractions that you can visit
•McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
A really colorful hill station that offers some breathtaking views, Mcleod Ganj is 448 km from Delhi and is amongst those few destinations that can be done even if you are broke. Being a quiet place, Mcleod Ganj has earned its name for giving mind peace. No motor sound, no vendor shouting or howling to sell their products. Well, it would not be wrong if we say that this is one of the hill stations that will give you so much peace that you would stop worrying about life for some time. Known as the second resident of his Holiness Dalai Lama, Mcleod Ganj is also home to ancient Tibetan culture and the modern cafe culture where services are affordable. Here, in this beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh, you don’t have to splurge to find accommodation, food or for that some good time. Everything comes at a price that fits your budget just right.
Cost: Now if you are wondering how much will all this cost you then let me tell you that a trip to Mcleod Ganj is cheaper than you think.
Transportation: The cheapest mode of transportation is bus which will cost you INR 1000 (Return journey)
Lodging: INR 150 – INR 500 per night. You can save this money if you have your own tent.
Fooding: INR 300 – 700 INR per day
•Jaisalmer Rajasthan
“A taste of royalty, in the budget,” wondering what I mean by this statement? Jaisalmer, which is one of the gems of Rajasthan, injects a never-ending excitement to visit the forts and temples located here. Everything has a price, true! But it does not necessarily have to be exorbitant. Experiencing a thing for this place already? Then do not hesitate to plan a trip here, even if you are budget is low because Jaisalmer embraces you with less cost of accommodation, low train fares as well as affordable food charges.
Cost: Your trip from Delhi to Jaisalmer needs no thinking. All you need to have is time, energy and a few bucks.
Transportation: The cheapest and the most convenient way to travel from Delhi to Jaisalmer is by an overnight train which will cost you 440 (Sleeper Class) for one side.
Lodging: One can find rooms at a low cost of just 500- 1000 INR.
Fooding: Fooding will cost you not more than 200 – 600 INR Per day.
Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
Be it your first time or your second, this place will always make you fall in love with it. The best part is, you won’t be able to resist yourself from falling for this place. There is a rapid increase in the number of backpackers and explorers who are visiting Kasol every year, which beckons that place is going to quite light on one’s pocket. Kasol is a picturesque village in Kullu stretched along river Parvati. Treks and threads join many other important and popular places around Kasol which are equally exciting to be and give you a full dose of adrenaline rush.
Cost
Transportation: There are no direct buses to Kasol so you will have to de-board at Bhuntar. The fare from Kashmiri Gate to Bhuntar in a Non AC Himachal Roadways will cost you 500 INR from one side. Then from Bhuntar, you can take a local bus which will give you a bumpy ride to Kasol but it will just cost you INR 50.
Lodging: Rooms are cheap enough and will cost you just INR 500-700.
Fooding: If you choose to survive on street food or fast food, it will be 150-200 per meal.
Hampi, Karnataka
boasting about the historical monuments to cycling amidst dramatic landscape, Hampi which is 356 km from Bangalore can be the perfect hideout for your budget weekend plan. You can enjoy visiting the ruins of temples and palaces and the machans which will give you a great experience. Being one of the ancient places, Hampi is a must visit place, and it will ignite your urge to be here more when you will know that it is not harsh in your pocket if you are planning a trip to this place from Bengaluru
Transportation: The cheapest and the best way to reach Hampi is via train. From Bengaluru, you will have to deboard at Hospet. This will cost you 150 INR each side in Sleeper Class. From Hospet, you will have to take a bus to Hampi which will cost you INR 20-40.
Lodging: One can get accommodated in homestays and guest houses at a dirt cheap price of under INR 500-600 in Hampi.
Fooding: All three meals put together will be just under 600 INR.
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
If you feel in your heart that you direly need a break from all the hustle and bustle of your city life, then you strictly need a quiet place to rejuvenate and energize yourself. But then if you feel splurging for this is not a good option then think again because Kodaikanal can provide you an amazing trip without burning a hole in your pocket.
Cost:
Transportation: The round trip in the bus will be near about 650-700 INR from Bangalore.
Lodging: Accommodation will cost 500-1000 per day in a guesthouse.
Fooding: Street food is delightful which starts from just 100/ plate of fried chicken with rice which is enough for one person
Alleppey, Kerala
Alleppey which is known as the Venice of the East is famous for the verdant countryside, lagoons, and its waterways. It is the best place to cruise lazily around in the ever-present houseboats and get your hands on the tasty delicious coconut-laced seafood. Alleppey is known to be loaded with a lot of beauty and it is 594 km Bangalore. This is one of those places which is high on enjoyment and cheap on budget.
Cost:
Transportation: The best and the cheapest way to reach Alleppey from Bangalore is via train for which you will have to pay not more than 400 INR (from one side) in Sleeper Class.
Lodging: Homestays, Resorts, Hotels will cost you between INR 300 and 900.
Fooding: If you want to keep the trip in the low budget then you can eat street food which is delicious and hygienic and just INR 150-200/ meal.
Savarkut, Maharashtra
Being an offbeat destination, Savarkut is a peaceful and a beautiful place. Just because there are fewer inhabitants here, the place is tidy, clean and joy to be. Moreover, there are many organizations that give you packages, inclusive of all adventurous activities and accommodation at quite a reasonable price that you will not be able to resist yourself from. With sports like white water rafting in Vitarna which is about 11 km stretch from Savarkut Village and ends at Dhapura this place invites the adventure junkies for lots of thrills and enjoyment. Apart from the rafting activities like rappelling, kayaking, promises a unique and offbeat experience to its visitors in the Vaitarna river. Just because Savarkut is an offbeat destination, you just have to book a cab to cover a distance of 130 km from Mumbai.
Cost:
Transportation: The best way to be here is by going via cabs or taxis. You can hire a cab for 1000-1500 INR to this place.
Lodging & Fooding: To make it a cheap trip you can go for the packages provided there, for a 2 day stay you will be charged INR 3000 including camping, food, rafting.
Maval, Maharashtra
Sometimes all you would want is a break, especially on a weekend, where you cannot stand to be in the city. Then, the plan of visiting an offbeat place comes to one’s mind. The best thing about an offbeat destination is always cost slightly less than a popular one. If you are around Mumbai, Maval is a place where you can expect a budget offbeat holiday. Maval is a village, which is just 87 km from Mumbai and is a perfect getaway. It is nestled between the Sahyadri Range and the Takve Lake and offers several trekking trails as well as some other adventure activities like kayaking, river-crossing, and rappelling. Moreover, if you plan to go for a vacation to this place, all you need will be is time, of course, some money as well but the trip will be low budget.
Cost:
Transportation: The best way to reach Maval is by hiring a cab which will cost 750 INR from one side. You can split the bills among friends.
Lodging: There are many budget hotels ranging between 500-1000 INR. Splitting the bill again can make things very much cheap for you.
Fooding: Maharashtra is famous for its street food and fast food. Obviously, it would not cost you much.
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Few of the popular attractions that you can visit
•McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh
A really colorful hill station that offers some breathtaking views, Mcleod Ganj is 448 km from Delhi and is amongst those few destinations that can be done even if you are broke. Being a quiet place, Mcleod Ganj has earned its name for giving mind peace. No motor sound, no vendor shouting or howling to sell their products. Well, it would not be wrong if we say that this is one of the hill stations that will give you so much peace that you would stop worrying about life for some time. Known as the second resident of his Holiness Dalai Lama, Mcleod Ganj is also home to ancient Tibetan culture and the modern cafe culture where services are affordable. Here, in this beautiful hill station of Himachal Pradesh, you don’t have to splurge to find accommodation, food or for that some good time. Everything comes at a price that fits your budget just right.
Cost: Now if you are wondering how much will all this cost you then let me tell you that a trip to Mcleod Ganj is cheaper than you think.
Transportation: The cheapest mode of transportation is bus which will cost you INR 1000 (Return journey)
Lodging: INR 150 – INR 500 per night. You can save this money if you have your own tent.
Fooding: INR 300 – 700 INR per day
•Jaisalmer Rajasthan
“A taste of royalty, in the budget,” wondering what I mean by this statement? Jaisalmer, which is one of the gems of Rajasthan, injects a never-ending excitement to visit the forts and temples located here. Everything has a price, true! But it does not necessarily have to be exorbitant. Experiencing a thing for this place already? Then do not hesitate to plan a trip here, even if you are budget is low because Jaisalmer embraces you with less cost of accommodation, low train fares as well as affordable food charges.
Cost: Your trip from Delhi to Jaisalmer needs no thinking. All you need to have is time, energy and a few bucks.
Transportation: The cheapest and the most convenient way to travel from Delhi to Jaisalmer is by an overnight train which will cost you 440 (Sleeper Class) for one side.
Lodging: One can find rooms at a low cost of just 500- 1000 INR.
Fooding: Fooding will cost you not more than 200 – 600 INR Per day.
Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
Be it your first time or your second, this place will always make you fall in love with it. The best part is, you won’t be able to resist yourself from falling for this place. There is a rapid increase in the number of backpackers and explorers who are visiting Kasol every year, which beckons that place is going to quite light on one’s pocket. Kasol is a picturesque village in Kullu stretched along river Parvati. Treks and threads join many other important and popular places around Kasol which are equally exciting to be and give you a full dose of adrenaline rush.
Cost
Transportation: There are no direct buses to Kasol so you will have to de-board at Bhuntar. The fare from Kashmiri Gate to Bhuntar in a Non AC Himachal Roadways will cost you 500 INR from one side. Then from Bhuntar, you can take a local bus which will give you a bumpy ride to Kasol but it will just cost you INR 50.
Lodging: Rooms are cheap enough and will cost you just INR 500-700.
Fooding: If you choose to survive on street food or fast food, it will be 150-200 per meal.
Hampi, Karnataka
boasting about the historical monuments to cycling amidst dramatic landscape, Hampi which is 356 km from Bangalore can be the perfect hideout for your budget weekend plan. You can enjoy visiting the ruins of temples and palaces and the machans which will give you a great experience. Being one of the ancient places, Hampi is a must visit place, and it will ignite your urge to be here more when you will know that it is not harsh in your pocket if you are planning a trip to this place from Bengaluru
Transportation: The cheapest and the best way to reach Hampi is via train. From Bengaluru, you will have to deboard at Hospet. This will cost you 150 INR each side in Sleeper Class. From Hospet, you will have to take a bus to Hampi which will cost you INR 20-40.
Lodging: One can get accommodated in homestays and guest houses at a dirt cheap price of under INR 500-600 in Hampi.
Fooding: All three meals put together will be just under 600 INR.
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
If you feel in your heart that you direly need a break from all the hustle and bustle of your city life, then you strictly need a quiet place to rejuvenate and energize yourself. But then if you feel splurging for this is not a good option then think again because Kodaikanal can provide you an amazing trip without burning a hole in your pocket.
Cost:
Transportation: The round trip in the bus will be near about 650-700 INR from Bangalore.
Lodging: Accommodation will cost 500-1000 per day in a guesthouse.
Fooding: Street food is delightful which starts from just 100/ plate of fried chicken with rice which is enough for one person
Alleppey, Kerala
Alleppey which is known as the Venice of the East is famous for the verdant countryside, lagoons, and its waterways. It is the best place to cruise lazily around in the ever-present houseboats and get your hands on the tasty delicious coconut-laced seafood. Alleppey is known to be loaded with a lot of beauty and it is 594 km Bangalore. This is one of those places which is high on enjoyment and cheap on budget.
Cost:
Transportation: The best and the cheapest way to reach Alleppey from Bangalore is via train for which you will have to pay not more than 400 INR (from one side) in Sleeper Class.
Lodging: Homestays, Resorts, Hotels will cost you between INR 300 and 900.
Fooding: If you want to keep the trip in the low budget then you can eat street food which is delicious and hygienic and just INR 150-200/ meal.
Savarkut, Maharashtra
Cost:
Transportation: The best way to be here is by going via cabs or taxis. You can hire a cab for 1000-1500 INR to this place.
Lodging & Fooding: To make it a cheap trip you can go for the packages provided there, for a 2 day stay you will be charged INR 3000 including camping, food, rafting.
Maval, Maharashtra
Cost:
Transportation: The best way to reach Maval is by hiring a cab which will cost 750 INR from one side. You can split the bills among friends.
Lodging: There are many budget hotels ranging between 500-1000 INR. Splitting the bill again can make things very much cheap for you.
Fooding: Maharashtra is famous for its street food and fast food. Obviously, it would not cost you much.
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