What if we told you that you can head to many places around the globe including Europe, South America and South East Asia on a Budget, where your money has more value than the local currency? We are definitely jumping at the opportunity to wander the world with minimum damage to our wallets!
Let us take you through some amazing destinations where you can pack in a lot more action for a whole lot less.
2. Kick ass B&Bs (we mean right on the beach), larger than life parties, oh so awesome chocolate and
one of the most soulful coffees. Does one need any more reasons to visit Costa Rica? And with more
bang for your buck, an adventurer is seduced to never leave this country of Pura Vida!
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 8.34 COSTA RICAN
COLÓN (APPROX.)
COSTA RICA
3. HUNGARY
Never thought European currency could add power to your INR’s? Think again. Dwell in some old
world charm with majestic architecture or perhaps choose to sit in one of the many hot springs and
play a game of chess. Good wine, great spas, warm people and no holes in your pocket, what more
can we say?
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 4.27 HUNGARIAN
FORINT (APPROX.)
4. BELARUS
Want to experience the grandeur of the Soviet era? This Eastern European country is a good place to
start. Nothing beats walking across one of those quaint roads lined with red brick structures on
either side; that is, if you are willing to forgo traveling in one of the cheapest public transport
systems in Europe!
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 224.74
BELARUSIAN RUBLE
5. MONGOLIA
Experience the nomadic life and stay in a “ger”. See the flats where the most dinosaur remains have
been discovered to date. And yes, miles and miles of untouched empty space still exists here.
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 30.78
MONGOLIAN TUGHRIK
6. ICELAND
This got us real excited. The Northern Lights can finally be ticked off the bucket list!
Awesome, right? Add a stay in one of the igloo hotels and you have the holiday of a lifetime in your
lap.
exchange rate EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 2.07 ICELANDIC
KRÓNA (APPROX.)
7. ZIMBABWE
You thought India was suffering from inflation? The country in question has a 1000% of it. So make
the most of the and treat yourself to some of the best game reserves in the world
(Hwange Game Reserve) or one of the most majestic falls around the globe (Victoria Falls).
exchange rate
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 5.68
ZIMBABWEAN DOLLAR
8. PARAGUAY
The cheapest country in the world according to some surveys, need we say more? The warm and
welcoming people of the country make it one of the most amazing travel destinations in the world.
Gulp down a tipple, grab some of that gorgeous Paraguayan food and you might have dented your
wallet by a mere few bucks.
EXCHANGE RATE
1 INR = 78.78
PARAGUAYAN GUARANI
9. NEPAL
Well, you will still be paying in rupees, but at double the value you can indulge in all things from
White water rafting to some of the most amazing jungle safaris at Chitwan. And for that little extra
power in your moolah, try your luck gambling at one of the many casinos at Kathmandu.
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 1.59 NPR
(APPROX.)
10. SRI LANKA
Bathe with the elephants or laze on one of the many pristine beaches; Sri Lanka sure bundles up a
lot of awesomeness for its size. The mystic caves and magical culture will allure you to its shores
time and again. And as for the spends, you get twice the fun at half the cost.
EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 2.1 SRI LANKAN
RUPEE (APPROX.)
11. VIETNAM
If the alone hasn’t gotten you to check out flights to Vietnam, let us tell you that your
daily budget for food/stay/transport in Vietnam can be roughly around Rs.800-900. Hire a bike,
indulge in some absolutely gorgeous street food or simply boat it up at Ha Long Bay and you would
have immersed yourself in the true essence of Vietnam.
exchange rate EXCHANGE RATE
INR 1 = 339.5
VIETNAMESE DONG
12. CAMBODIA
Want to get behind the sets of a Lara Croft movie? Then a visit to the world renowned Angkor Wat is
in order. And if partying is on your mind, then don’t must miss the Sihanoukville beach. Here you
can be sorted for meals, stay and couple of pints for around Rs.600.
EXCHANGE RATE
1 INR = 63.75 CAMBODIAN
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