1 year cheapest route for indians 5+ countries
Here’s a 1-year travel plan for Indian passport holders, covering 5+ visa-free or visa-easy countries, optimized for budget, natural beauty, and digital nomad life — all without visa hassles.
๐ The Ultimate 1-Year Cheapest Route for Indians
๐ Visa-Free / Visa-on-Arrival / eVisa Countries Only
๐ฎ๐ณ ➤ 1. Nepal (Start: August–September)
- Visa: Visa-Free (Unlimited)
- Why: Mountains, spirituality, cheap living.
- Cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini
- Stay: 2 months
- Budget: ₹30,000–₹40,000/month
- Internet: Good in cities (Pokhara cafes, Ncell SIM)
Travel Tip: Take a bus or cheap flight from Delhi (~₹2,000–₹5,000)
๐ฑ๐ฐ ➤ 2. Sri Lanka (October–November)
- Visa: eTA/VoA (₹2,000 approx)
- Why: Tea hills, beaches, wildlife
- Cities: Ella, Kandy, Mirissa, Colombo
- Stay: 1.5 months
- Budget: ₹35,000–₹50,000/month
- Internet: Excellent 4G (Dialog, SLT Fiber)
Flight: From Chennai ~₹6,000–₹10,000
๐น๐ญ ➤ 3. Thailand (December–January)
- Visa: VoA (₹2,000–₹2,500), often free under tourist schemes
- Why: Islands, temples, food, great Wi-Fi
- Cities: Chiang Mai (nomad hub), Krabi, Koh Lanta
- Stay: 1.5 months
- Budget: ₹40,000–₹55,000/month
- Digital Work: Chiang Mai is a top nomad city
Flight: Colombo → Bangkok ~₹7,000–₹11,000
๐ป๐ณ ➤ 4. Vietnam (February–March)
- Visa: eVisa (₹1,800)
- Why: Beautiful landscapes, coffee culture, scooter life
- Cities: Hanoi, Da Nang (digital nomads), Hoi An
- Stay: 1.5 months
- Budget: ₹35,000–₹45,000/month
- Wi-Fi: Fast (Da Nang has top-rated cafes)
Flight: Bangkok → Hanoi ~₹5,000–₹8,000 (AirAsia)
๐ฎ๐ฉ ➤ 5. Indonesia (Bali) (April–May)
- Visa: Visa-Free for 30 days
- Why: Beaches, volcanoes, spirituality
- Cities: Ubud, Canggu (nomad paradise)
- Stay: 1 month
- Budget: ₹40,000–₹60,000/month
- Nomad Hub: Canggu (coworking + cafes)
Flight: Hanoi → Bali ~₹9,000 (Scoot, AirAsia via KL/Singapore)
๐ฒ๐บ ➤ 6. Mauritius (June–July)
- Visa: Visa-Free (90 days)
- Why: Beaches, slow island life, multicultural
- City: Port Louis, Flic en Flac, Grand Baie
- Stay: 2 months
- Budget: ₹50,000–₹70,000/month
- Remote Work: Mauritius has long-stay Premium Visa (free)
Flight: Bali → Mauritius (via Kuala Lumpur or Mumbai) ~₹25,000
๐ 12-Month Summary
Month(s) | Country | Visa Type | Est. Cost (per month) |
---|---|---|---|
Aug–Sep | Nepal | Visa-Free | ₹35,000 |
Oct–Nov | Sri Lanka | eTA | ₹40,000 |
Dec–Jan | Thailand | VoA | ₹45,000 |
Feb–Mar | Vietnam | eVisa | ₹40,000 |
Apr–May | Indonesia | Visa-Free | ₹50,000 |
Jun–Jul | Mauritius | Visa-Free | ₹60,000 |
๐ฐ ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ง. ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ (๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐):
₹4.5 to ₹5.5 lakh (1 year)
This includes:
- Flights (₹60,000–₹80,000 total)
- Accommodation + food + SIMs (avg ₹40,000/month)
- Visa fees (~₹10,000 total)
๐ง Tips for Sustaining While Traveling:
- Work remotely (freelance, content, tutoring, tech, AI/ML gigs)
- Start a blog, YouTube, or info product about your journey
- Sell stock photography/videos from scenic destinations
- Use co-living/coworking hostels to save and network
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