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.


๐ŸŒ The Ultimate 1-Year Cheapest Route for Indians

๐Ÿ” Visa-Free / Visa-on-Arrival / eVisa Countries Only


๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ➤ 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)


๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ➤ 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


๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ➤ 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


๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ➤ 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)


๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ➤ 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)


๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ ➤ 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


๐Ÿ“† 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

๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง. ๐—–๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ (๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€):

₹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)

๐Ÿง  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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