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Agartala Travel Guide
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Agartala on a budget: Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal, Chaturdasha Devata Temple, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for Tripura.

₹9001,350/daybudget
Agra Travel Guide — Taj Mahal on a Student Budget
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Agra on a budget: Taj Mahal sunrise, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri, Gatimaan train from Delhi, hostel costs and student discount ID tips.

₹6001,750/dayshoestring
Ahmedabad Travel Guide
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Ahmedabad on a budget: Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Jama Masjid, auto-rickshaw tour, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for.

₹6801,300/dayshoestring
Aizawl Travel Guide — Capital of the Hills on a Budget
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Aizawl on a budget: Mizoram State Museum, Durtlang Hills, Solomon's Temple, how to reach from Guwahati, budget stays and student tips for Mizoram.

₹1,2702,000/daybudget
Ajmer Travel Guide
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Ajmer on a budget: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ana Sagar Lake, Taragarh Fort, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

₹6301,150/dayshoestring
Alchi Travel Guide — 11th-Century Ladakhi Monastery Art
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Alchi on a budget: Alchi Monastery, 11th-century murals, Chamba Temple, Ladakh Indus river valley, how to reach from Leh, day trip costs and student tips.

₹6501,050/dayshoestring
Almora Travel Guide — Kumaon Heritage on a Budget
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Almora on a budget: Kumaon culture, Nanda Devi views, Chitai temple, zero point sunset, how to reach, homestay costs and student tips for Uttarakhand.

₹6501,350/dayshoestring
Amarnath Travel Guide — Jyotirlinga Cave Yatra on a Budget
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Amarnath on a budget: Amarnath Cave yatra, ice lingam trek, Pahalgam to cave route, helicopter booking, permit, budget tips for students and pilgrims.

₹6,15011,500/daymoderate
Amritsar Travel Guide — Golden Temple on a Shoestring
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Amritsar on a shoestring: Golden Temple langar, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah border, free pilgrim dorms, how to reach from Delhi and student tips.

₹501,100/dayshoestring
Anjuna Travel Guide
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Anjuna on a budget: Anjuna Beach, Wednesday Flea Market, Curlies shack, Chapora Fort, how to reach, budget stays and student tips for North Goa.

₹1,3002,400/daybudget
Arambol Travel Guide — North Goa Alternative Beach
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Arambol on a budget: drum circle sunset, sweet water lake, paragliding, cliff path to Kalacha Beach, monthly rentals and student tips.

₹1,3003,500/daybudget
Aurangabad Travel Guide
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Aurangabad on a budget: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, how to reach from Mumbai, budget stays and student tips for.

₹7501,100/dayshoestring
Ayodhya Travel Guide — Lord Rama's Birthplace on a Budget
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Ayodhya on a budget: Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu River ghats, Kanak Bhawan, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for UP.

₹6701,050/dayshoestring
Bandhavgarh National Park Travel Guide
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Bandhavgarh National Park on a budget: tiger safari, Bandhavgarh Fort, how to reach from Jabalpur, budget stays and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

₹1,9003,200/daybudget
Bandipur National Park Travel Guide
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Bandipur National Park on a budget: tiger safari, wildlife spotting, Mudumalai Forest, how to reach from Mysuru, budget stays and student tips for.

₹1,4502,200/daybudget
Bara Bhangal Travel Guide
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Bara Bhangal on a budget: Pir Panjal trek, remote village camping, Gaddi shepherd culture, high-altitude pass crossing, trek costs.

₹10,50019,500/daymoderate
Basgo Travel Guide — Ancient Fort Monastery in Ladakh
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Basgo on a budget: Basgo Monastery, ancient fort, Maitreya Buddha murals, Indus valley views, how to reach from Leh, day trip costs and student tips.

₹390630/dayshoestring
Belur Travel Guide
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Belur on a budget: Chennakeshava Temple, Hoysala architecture, Belur town, how to reach from Hassan, budget stays and student tips for Karnataka.

₹6701,150/dayshoestring
Bengaluru Travel Guide
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Bengaluru on a budget: Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, VV Puram food street, Nandi Hills day trip, how to reach, budget hostels and student tips for Karnataka.

₹5351,000/dayshoestring
Bharatpur Travel Guide
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Bharatpur on a budget: Keoladeo National Park, bird watching, Lohagarh Fort, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

₹9251,550/daybudget
Bhopal Travel Guide — City of Lakes on a Budget
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Bhopal on a budget: Upper Lake, Sanchi stupa, Bhimbetka caves, Bharat Bhavan, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

₹7151,200/dayshoestring
Bhubaneswar Travel Guide
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Bhubaneswar on a budget: Lingaraj Temple, Udayagiri caves, Khandagiri, Odisha Museum, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Odisha.

₹6551,150/dayshoestring
Bhuj Travel Guide
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Bhuj on a budget: Rann of Kutch white desert, Aina Mahal, Bhujodi craft village, Kala Dungar, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays.

₹4,0507,900/daymoderate
Bijapur Travel Guide
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Bijapur on a budget: Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bijapur Fort, how to reach from Hubli, budget stays and student tips for Karnataka.

₹7001,100/dayshoestring
Bikaner Travel Guide — Red Sandstone Fort City on a Budget
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Bikaner on a budget: Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, camel safaris, Lalgarh Palace, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for.

₹1,2002,200/daybudget
Bodh Gaya Travel Guide
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Bodh Gaya on a shoestring: Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi tree, monasteries, Vipassana courses, Nalanda day trip, how to reach from Gaya and student tips.

₹3501,000/dayshoestring
Brahmaur Travel Guide
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Brahmaur on a budget: Manimahesh Lake trek, Chaurasi Temple complex, ancient Chamba capital, Gauri Shankar peak views, budget trekking tips for Himachal.

₹3,4006,200/daymoderate
Bundi Travel Guide
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Bundi on a budget: Bundi Fort, stepwells, Taragarh Fort, painted murals, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

₹5801,130/dayshoestring
Calangute Travel Guide — Queen of Goan Beaches on a Budget
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Calangute on a budget: beach shacks, water sports, Tito's Street, Baga Creek, how to reach from Goa airport, budget stays and student tips for North Goa.

₹1,2002,100/daybudget
Chail Travel Guide
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Chail on a budget: Chail Palace, highest cricket ground, Kali Ka Tibba, wildlife sanctuary, how to reach from Shimla, budget stays.

₹7701,450/dayshoestring
Chakrata Travel Guide — Remote Garhwal Hill Station
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Chakrata on a budget: Tiger Falls trek, Deoban forest walks, Chhimli and Paragliding point, remote Garhwal village experience, budget stays and studen.

₹2,1003,650/daybudget
Chamba Travel Guide
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Chamba (Himachal) on a budget: Lakshmi Narayan temples, Chamera Lake, Bhuri Singh Museum, Champavati Temple, how to reach, budget stays and student tips.

₹8701,650/daybudget
Chennai Travel Guide — Gateway to South India on a Budget
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Chennai on a budget: Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George, Kanchipuram temples, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels.

₹6401,210/dayshoestring
Cherrapunji Travel Guide — Root Bridges on a Budget
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Cherrapunji on a budget: Nohkalikai Falls, Double Decker root bridge trek, Mawsmai caves, how to reach from Shillong, homestay tips and costs.

₹6801,550/dayshoestring
Chikmagalur Travel Guide
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Chikmagalur on a budget: coffee plantations, Mullayanagiri trek, Baba Budangiri, Hirekolale Lake, how to reach from Bangalore, budget stays and tips.

₹1,2502,250/daybudget
Chittorgarh Travel Guide
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Chittorgarh on a budget: Chittorgarh Fort, Vijay Stambh, Rani Padmini Palace, Meera Temple, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

₹7501,250/dayshoestring
Coorg Travel Guide — Scotland of India on a Budget
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Coorg on a budget: coffee plantations, Abbey Falls, Talakaveri, Dubare Elephant Camp, how to reach from Bangalore, budget homestays.

₹9702,030/daybudget
Corbett National Park Travel Guide
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Corbett National Park on a budget: Dhikala safari, Bijrani zone, Kosi River walks, Garjia temple, how to reach, budget safaris and student tips for.

₹3,1506,400/daymoderate
Dalhousie Travel Guide
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Dalhousie on a budget: Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar meadow, how to reach, colonial architecture, budget stays.

₹7201,450/dayshoestring
Darjeeling Travel Guide — Toy Train and Tea on a Budget
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Darjeeling on a budget: Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train, tea estate walks, Mountaineering Institute, how to reach from New Jalpaiguri and shared jeep tips.

₹7001,950/dayshoestring
Dehradun Travel Guide — Gateway to Uttarakhand on a Budget
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Dehradun on a budget: Robber's Cave, Forest Research Institute, Mindrolling Monastery, how to reach by train from Delhi, hostel costs and student tips.

₹6701,350/dayshoestring
Delhi Travel Guide — Capital City on a Student Budget
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Delhi on a budget: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Chandni Chowk street food, metro travel, how to reach, hostel costs and student tips for the capital.

₹7301,700/dayshoestring
Dibrugarh Travel Guide — Tea City of India on a Budget
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Dibrugarh on a budget: tea gardens, Brahmaputra River, Digboi Oil Museum, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for Assam.

₹7501,400/dayshoestring
Diglipur Travel Guide
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Diglipur on a budget: Ross Island, Smith Island, Kalipur Beach, how to reach from Port Blair, budget stays and student tips for Andaman Islands.

₹1,3002,100/daybudget
Diu Travel Guide — Portuguese Island Getaway on a Budget
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Diu on a budget: Diu Fort, Nagoa Beach, St Paul's Church, Naida Caves, how to reach from Ahmedabad, budget stays and student tips for Daman and Diu.

₹9701,600/daybudget
Dwarka Travel Guide — Lord Krishna's Kingdom on a Budget
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Dwarka on a budget: Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini Temple, Gomti Ghat, how to reach from Ahmedabad, budget stays and student tips for Gujarat.

₹6801,050/dayshoestring
Elephanta Caves Travel Guide
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Elephanta Caves on a budget: Elephanta Island, Trimurti sculpture, ferry from Mumbai, how to reach from Gateway of India, budget tips for Mumbai day trip.

₹390700/dayshoestring
Ellora Caves Travel Guide
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Ellora Caves on a budget: Kailasa Temple, Buddhist caves, Jain caves, how to reach from Aurangabad, budget stays and student tips for Maharashtra.

₹7501,150/dayshoestring
Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide
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Fatehpur Sikri on a budget: Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Salim Chishti's Tomb, how to reach from Agra, budget stays and student tips for UP.

₹6501,050/dayshoestring
Gangtok Travel Guide — Sikkim Capital on a Student Budget
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Gangtok on a budget: MG Marg, Rumtek monastery, Tsomgo lake, Nathu La permit, ropeway, how to reach from Bagdogra and shared jeep tips.

₹7502,000/dayshoestring

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