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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.
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Are you looking for places to travel on budget in Asia and unable to decide which places to go? Don’t worry, this blogpost takes you through 5 best places to travel on Budget in Asia. Asia is a huge continent with no less than 48 independent countries. [Source: Worldometers]. its borders touch Oceania in the South Pacifics, Europe in the North. It’s home to the largest country Russia and China the most populous country in the world. Arctic, pacific and Indian ocean are its borders broadly. The geographic term “Asia” was originally used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire [Source: National Geographic]. Asia is also home to a large number of customs, cultures and one of the oldest civilizations of human history. Along with these gems Asia has a lot to offer you if tight on budget. There are a number of key factors that make it easy to travel within Asia without spending a lot. We will go through 5 best places that you must visit and it will not cost much to visit these places. Let’s talk about all those 5 countries individually. [Pro tip - Read the blogpost till the end to know which may the best destination for you]
1. India
India is in South Asia, 7th largest country by area and second most populous country in the world. In other words, the world's most populous democracy or the largest democracy on the planet. It’s a diverse country, people speak different languages and adhere to different cultures in different parts of the country. India is pocket friendly travel destination. In 2019, 11 million foreign tourists visited India [Source: Statista]. That’s just the number of foreign tourists and a couple million must be the local tourists too. These high numbers show how popular India is for tourists. It offers you a range of options to explore and has good numbers of means for transport especially for travellers on budget. India has - buses, trains, taxis, auto-rickshaws, flights and other means of transport. Let’s take the train as an example. Indian trains have at least 5 options on offer - General class- Allows you to board a train without a reserved seat and costs really less. Sleeper Class - a non air-conditioned reserved seat, costs a little more than general class. Air-conditioned coaches - They have three tiers to AC coaches, 1st Tier, 2nd Tier and 3rd tier. 1st Tier with highest price in this segment. India offers flexible visa options like Electronic visas to visitors from certain countries. That’s just the train, all other means of transport also have multiple options to choose from. Similarly you can book cheap accommodations with decent facilities and eat food three times a day with just $5!
2. Sri Lanka
The second country in the list of 5 best places is Sri Lanka. Like India, it also offers you a lot of options to travel on a budget. It’s a country with empty beaches and crowded cities and has other stunning features. Due to civil conflict, it’s ignored by travellers. Sri Lanka is not as cheap as India and you have to be well informed about it and know which areas cost you more here. Accommodation, Food and transport are three areas where you have to spend a little more than India. They are slightly expensive in Sri Lanka. Note- it’s not the most expensive place in Southeast asia. Sri Lanka has kept it easy to obtain visas to visitors. You can obtain Electronic visas as a visitor. The portal to get e-visa: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.
3. Cambodia
The third country in our list is Cambodia, a place with a lot of adventure. The transport in Cambodia is an adventure in itself. Roads have been improving over the past few years now, it was not as easy to travel on Cambodian roads earlier. They have bus service connecting all major cities. In fact, it’s one of the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel in Cambodia. If you are looking for options to travel faster then share taxis are the ones for you. You can take share taxis and go to different cities but it will cost you more than the buses. Motorbikes and Tuk Tuks are also popular. You can hire motorbikes and take rides around the country and explore all beaches yourself. Tuktuks in other hand are passenger carriage pulled by motorcycles. You cannot hire self-driving cars in Cambodia but may hire cars with drivers or you can take boat rides too. Overall options of accommodation and food are not expensive and easy to travel on budget. Their visa policies are simple and easy to obtain upon arrival.
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I found it very buzzy and very happening. It seemed like quite a cool place, and everyone, tourists and locals, seemed to be in good spirits!” - Stacey Dooley
4. Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for young and budget travellers. It’s not as cheap as it used to be but there are ways you can travel to Thailand on budget. There are three steps for budget travellers to save money in Thailand. The first is avoiding the peak season. If you travel to Thailand between April and September then you can save money on local transports, accommodations and flights too. Pro tip - Book accommodations on arrival, this allows you to bargain prices. Second step is to be careful with Taxis. During peak hours it will cost you high prices, Bangkok’s traffic is well known to everyone. If you get a taxi, ask the driver to turn on the taxi meter. Avoid sitting in a taxi if the driver refuses to use the meter. They would charge you high prices and may take long routes to justify their quote. Grab is a mobile taxi app that allows you to book taxis on your phone. You can say it’s the Asian version of uber. The last step to save money in Thailand is to avoid the tourist traps. Islands in Thailand are one of the cheapest in the world but could be expensive from a Thai perspective. Be careful and ensure you pay the right price and don’t get trapped and tempted upon seeing low prices. Thailand has flexible visa options for visitors.
5. Nepal
The last country in our list of budget destinations is Nepal. If you love heights then you have got the place of your choice. The highest mountain peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and also has a lot of beautiful and friendly places to visit on a budget. Nepal is neighbour to India and you will see stunning similarity between both nations in terms of costs. They both have similar costs for accommodations and food. Nepal doesn’t offer flexibility with means of transport as India does but their local bus and shared taxi service is really cheap. It's been called the paradise of backpackers for the past few decades. Domestic flights to Nepal are a great option if you want to explore the country in a short time. It doesn’t cost much to take their flights, due to their short flying time, overall Nepal is a small country. Nepal offers on arrival visas to the visitors from other countries but with a small fee.
Conclusion
These were the top 5 places to travel on a budget in Asia. These countries are not just for budget travellers but also for those who want to spend more and travel with luxury. All these countries offer you flexible options to explore. The beauty of these countries are that you can travel there on a budget or if you plan to spend more money, they have amazing luxury accommodations to relax and delicious food to enjoy. Please comment below if you have already visited these places and share a positive experience you had. Share this blogpost with your family and friends.

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