10 Low budget tourist travel destinations in India

If you are on a tight budget and seeking affordable accommodations and stays, India offers a plethora of cost-effective options to visit. Whether you are a college student, seeking a budget gateway, or hoping to travel to multiple places with limited funds, India has a range of Budget-friendly options that offer delicious meals and inexpensive lodgings.

Here are 10 budget tourist travel destinations

1. Pondicherry:

Pondicherry is famous for its French colonial architecture, seafront promenades, spiritual heavens,tree-lined boulevards, unexplored and pristine beaches, and enchanting backwaters. It offers budget travelers a mix of affordable guesthouses, yoga classes, and delicious French and South Indian cuisine.

Best time to visit: October to March
Ideal duration:2-3 days
Budget for Pondicherry: ₹5500- ₹13500 approx.

2. Darjeeling:

Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.

Best time to visit: April to June and October to January
Ideal duration:2-3 days
Budget for Darjeeling: ₹5500-₹10000 approx.

3. Gokarna:

Gokarna is a small beach town in Karnataka. Gokarna is famous for Pristine beaches, sacred temples, and laid-back atmosphere, Gokarna is often referred to as a quieter alternative to Goa. Gokarna’s stunning beaches such as Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, Nirvana Beach, and Paradise Beach offer surreal to sacred experiences to the visitors. For water sports enthusiasts, Gokarna offers a wide range of interesting activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat rides, and more. Known for its various temples and shrines, one of the cheap places to visit in India, Gokarna also attracts many spiritual and religious visitors throughout the year.

Best time to visit: October to March
Ideal Duration:3-4 days
Budget for Gokarna: ₹3500- ₹8000 approx.

4. Udaipur:

Udaipur is Nestled in the green hills of the Aravalli range and is known for its sprawling lakes and fairy-tale palaces. The stunning Lake Pichola, in the city’s heart, is Udaipur’s crowning glory. For architecture and history buffs, a trip to Udaipur is incomplete without exploring many royal palaces in the city. The most famous of them all is the City Palace, a beauty made of marble and granite.

Best time to visit: September to March
Ideal Duration: 2-3 days
Budget for Udaipur:₹3500- ₹9900 approx.

5. Rishikesh:

Ganga Aarti, rafting, camping, and yoga—these four things perfectly sum up an ideal trip to Rishikesh, the most tranquil place in northern Uttarakhand. Yoga capital of the world, a spiritual center, and a preferred destination for water sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by stunning hills, Rishikesh stands witness to the beauty of the Ganges as it emerges from the mountains and rushes down the valley before touching the Gangetic Plain at the pilgrimage town of Haridwar (20 km downstream). Rishikesh offers a perfect balance of spirituality and adventure to visitors. Here, you may spend your day challenging your limits on the waters of the Ganges and feel spiritual as you behold the sight of the famous Ganga Aarti on the ghats at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in the evenings.

Best time to visit: September to April.
Ideal Duration:2-3 days.
Budget for Rishikesh: ₹3000-₹7000 approx.

6. Hampi:

Hampi is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, the ruins of Hampi are a striking sight of lost glory set in the boulder-strewn landscape. The major attractions at Hampi include Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple, Nandi Statue, Lotus Mahal, the monolithic statue of Sasivekalu Ganesha, and the Hampi Bazaar area.

Best time to visit Hampi: October to February
Ideal Duration:1-2 days
Budget for Hampi: ₹2500-₹4500 approx.

7.Shimla:

Shimla is a popular hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It’s known for its stunning natural beauty, colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural atmosphere. Shimla is famous for Victorian architecture lovers, Shimla’s Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, Gorton Castle, and Barnes Court offer an experience like no other. The Ridge, situated along the Mall Road, is the hub of all cultural activities in Shimla. Shimla is the dreamer paradise surrounded by cedar, rhododendron, and Himalayan oak forests. Kufri, near Shimla, is famous for its snow-skiing slopes, and Jakoo Hill, the highest peak in Shimla, is often covered in a thin layer of snow during the peak winter months.

Best time to visit: April to October; December and January (for white winters)
Ideal duration:3-4 days
Budget for Shimla: ₹13000-₹20000 approx.

8.Alleppey:

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is a picturesque town in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s renowned for its tranquil backwaters, lush greenery, and vibrant culture. It is also well-known for houseboat rides and stays. Take a day off on one of the cozy yet comfortable houseboats, floating over the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, occasionally coming across a small village along the water where you can stop for a glass of toddy before resuming your journey through the mesmerizing network of canals and backwaters.

Best time to visit: September to March.
Ideal duration: 3-4 days.
Budget for Alleppey: ₹3300-₹7000 approx.

9. Mcleod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh:

Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations for its Tibetan culture, nature treks, greenery, ancient temples & monasteries, and British influence. Located in the Kangra district, it’s on the outskirts of Dhara. Nestled amidst majestic hills and lush greenery, the town has one of the most mesmerizing landscapes in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. The mountainous region and forests of Oak, Rhododendron, Deodar, and makes Mcleodganj a favorite trekkers, with the Triund Trek, Kareri Lake Trek, Thatharana Trek being some of the most popular ones.

Best time to visit: September to June.
Ideal duration: 2-3 days.
Budget for Mcleod Ganj: ₹2400-₹4500 approx.

10. Nainital,Uttarakhand:

Nainital is one of the most popular hill stations in North India. Located around the beautiful lake Naini Tal, the quaint hill station is surrounded by seven hills—popularly known as Sapta-Shring—on three sides. This small hill station offers a relaxing stay with days spent undertaking treks in the vicinity, strolling through the pine, oak, and deodar forests, exploring various colonial buildings, and shopping on Mall Road. Besides, Nanital is well-connected to many other lesser-known hill stations by road.

Best time to visit: March to June and October to February
Ideal duration: 2-3 days
Budget for Nainital: ₹4200-₹9000 approx.

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