Destinations

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

Agra on a budget: Taj Mahal sunrise, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri, Gatimaan train from Delhi, hostel costs and student discount ID tips.

Ahmedabad on a budget: Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Jama Masjid, auto-rickshaw tour, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for.

Aizawl on a budget: Mizoram State Museum, Durtlang Hills, Solomon's Temple, how to reach from Guwahati, budget stays and student tips for Mizoram.

Ajmer on a budget: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ana Sagar Lake, Taragarh Fort, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

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.

Alleppey on a budget: public ferry backwaters, kayaking, houseboat alternatives, how to reach from Kochi, Alleppey beach, snake boat race and student tips.

Almora on a budget: Kumaon culture, Nanda Devi views, Chitai temple, zero point sunset, how to reach, homestay costs and student tips for Uttarakhand.

Amarnath on a budget: Amarnath Cave yatra, ice lingam trek, Pahalgam to cave route, helicopter booking, permit, budget tips for students and pilgrims.

Amritsar on a shoestring: Golden Temple langar, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah border, free pilgrim dorms, how to reach from Delhi and student tips.

Anjuna on a budget: Anjuna Beach, Wednesday Flea Market, Curlies shack, Chapora Fort, how to reach, budget stays and student tips for North Goa.

Arambol on a budget: drum circle sunset, sweet water lake, paragliding, cliff path to Kalacha Beach, monthly rentals and student tips.

Auli ski resort on a budget: ropeway from Joshimath, skiing costs, Gorson Bugyal trek, Nanda Devi views, how to reach Delhi and student tips.

Aurangabad on a budget: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, how to reach from Mumbai, budget stays and student tips for.

An experimental township where volunteering earns you board, food and a community.

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.

Badrinath on a budget: Badrinath temple darshan, Char Dham pilgrimage, Mana village trek, Vasudhara Falls, how to reach, budget stays.

Baga on a budget: Baga Beach, Tito's Street, water sports, Baga Creek, how to reach from Goa airport, budget stays and student tips for North Goa.

Bandhavgarh National Park on a budget: tiger safari, Bandhavgarh Fort, how to reach from Jabalpur, budget stays and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

Bandipur National Park on a budget: tiger safari, wildlife spotting, Mudumalai Forest, how to reach from Mysuru, budget stays and student tips for.

Bara Bhangal on a budget: Pir Panjal trek, remote village camping, Gaddi shepherd culture, high-altitude pass crossing, trek costs.

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.

Belur on a budget: Chennakeshava Temple, Hoysala architecture, Belur town, how to reach from Hassan, budget stays and student tips for Karnataka.

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.

Bharatpur on a budget: Keoladeo National Park, bird watching, Lohagarh Fort, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

Bhopal on a budget: Upper Lake, Sanchi stupa, Bhimbetka caves, Bharat Bhavan, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar on a budget: Lingaraj Temple, Udayagiri caves, Khandagiri, Odisha Museum, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Odisha.

Bhuj on a budget: Rann of Kutch white desert, Aina Mahal, Bhujodi craft village, Kala Dungar, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays.

Bijapur on a budget: Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bijapur Fort, how to reach from Hubli, budget stays and student tips for Karnataka.

Bikaner on a budget: Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, camel safaris, Lalgarh Palace, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for.

Binsar on a budget: Zero Point Himalayan views, wildlife sanctuary trails, Kumaon forest walks, how to reach from Almora, homestay costs and student tips.

Paragliding capital of India, with monastery cafés and volunteer gigs below.

Bodh Gaya on a shoestring: Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi tree, monasteries, Vipassana courses, Nalanda day trip, how to reach from Gaya and student tips.

Brahmaur on a budget: Manimahesh Lake trek, Chaurasi Temple complex, ancient Chamba capital, Gauri Shankar peak views, budget trekking tips for Himachal.

Bundi on a budget: Bundi Fort, stepwells, Taragarh Fort, painted murals, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

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.

Chail on a budget: Chail Palace, highest cricket ground, Kali Ka Tibba, wildlife sanctuary, how to reach from Shimla, budget stays.

Chakrata on a budget: Tiger Falls trek, Deoban forest walks, Chhimli and Paragliding point, remote Garhwal village experience, budget stays and studen.

Chamba (Uttarakhand) on a budget: Tehri Dam lake views, Kunjapuri trek, Manjha valley camping, tiger reserve safari, how to reach, budget stays and.

Chamba (Himachal) on a budget: Lakshmi Narayan temples, Chamera Lake, Bhuri Singh Museum, Champavati Temple, how to reach, budget stays and student tips.

Chennai on a budget: Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George, Kanchipuram temples, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels.

Cherrapunji on a budget: Nohkalikai Falls, Double Decker root bridge trek, Mawsmai caves, how to reach from Shillong, homestay tips and costs.

Chikmagalur on a budget: coffee plantations, Mullayanagiri trek, Baba Budangiri, Hirekolale Lake, how to reach from Bangalore, budget stays and tips.

Chilika Lake on a budget: bird watching, Irrawaddy dolphins, Kalijai Island, Satapada boat ride, how to reach from Bhubaneswar, budget stays and.

Chittorgarh on a budget: Chittorgarh Fort, Vijay Stambh, Rani Padmini Palace, Meera Temple, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Rajasthan.

Chopta-Tungnath budget trek guide: Chandrashila summit, Deoria Tal camping, how to reach from Delhi, Tungnath temple, hostel costs and tips.

Coonoor on a budget: tea plantations, Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, how to reach from Ooty, budget stays and student tips for Tamil Nadu.

Coorg on a budget: coffee plantations, Abbey Falls, Talakaveri, Dubare Elephant Camp, how to reach from Bangalore, budget homestays.

Corbett National Park on a budget: Dhikala safari, Bijrani zone, Kosi River walks, Garjia temple, how to reach, budget safaris and student tips for.

Dalhousie on a budget: Panchpula, Subhash Baoli, Dainkund Peak, Khajjiar meadow, how to reach, colonial architecture, budget stays.

Darjeeling on a budget: Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train, tea estate walks, Mountaineering Institute, how to reach from New Jalpaiguri and shared jeep tips.

Dehradun on a budget: Robber's Cave, Forest Research Institute, Mindrolling Monastery, how to reach by train from Delhi, hostel costs and student tips.

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.

Dibrugarh on a budget: tea gardens, Brahmaputra River, Digboi Oil Museum, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for Assam.

Diglipur on a budget: Ross Island, Smith Island, Kalipur Beach, how to reach from Port Blair, budget stays and student tips for Andaman Islands.

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.

Dwarka on a budget: Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Rukmini Temple, Gomti Ghat, how to reach from Ahmedabad, budget stays and student tips for Gujarat.

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.

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

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.

Gangotri on a budget: Gangotri temple darshan, Gaumukh Glacier trek, Submerged Shivling, Kedar Ganga valley, how to reach, budget stays.

Gangtok on a budget: MG Marg, Rumtek monastery, Tsomgo lake, Nathu La permit, ropeway, how to reach from Bagdogra and shared jeep tips.

Gir National Park on a budget: lion safari, Devalia Interpretation Zone, crocodile breeding centre, how to reach from Ahmedabad, budget stays and.

Goa’s quieter cousin: cliff walks between beaches, shack beds by the tide.

Gulmarg on a budget: Gulmarg Gondola ride, skiing, Apharwat Peak, meadow walks, how to reach from Srinagar, budget stays and student tips for Kashmir.

Guwahati on a budget: Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, Assam State Museum, Brahmaputra cruise, budget hotels and student tips for Assam.

Gwalior on a budget: Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace, Sas Bahu Temple, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

Halebidu on a budget: Hoysaleswara Temple, Kedareshwara Temple, Hoysala carvings, how to reach from Hassan, budget stays and student tips for Karnataka.

A ruined imperial city among boulders — cycle it end to end for the cost of chai.

Haridwar on a shoestring: Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, ashram stays, Mansa Devi ropeway, Chandi Devi temple, cheap eats and student tips.

Havelock Island on a budget: Radhanagar Beach, scuba diving, bioluminescence kayaking, government ferry from Port Blair and student tips.

Hemis on a budget: Hemis Monastery, Hemis Festival, Matho Nagrang Temple, trekking routes, how to reach from Leh, budget tips for students visiting Ladakh.

Hyderabad on a budget: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hyderabadi biryani, Hussain Sagar, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels and student tips for Telangana.

Imphal on a budget: Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Kangla Fort, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for Manipur.

Jabalpur on a budget: Bhedaghat, Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls, how to reach from Delhi, budget stays and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

Jagdalpur on a budget: Chitrakote Falls, Tirathgarh Falls, Kanger Valley National Park, how to reach from Raipur, budget stays and student tips for.

Jaipur on a budget: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, student discount composite ticket, bazaar shopping and how to reach from Delhi.

Jaisalmer on a budget: living fort, Sam sand dunes camel safari, Khuri desert camp, Patwon ki Haveli, train from Delhi, hostel costs and tips.

Jammu on a budget: Vaishno Devi base, Bahu Fort, Raghunath Temple, Mubarak Mandi Palace, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Jammu and.

Jibhi Tirthan Valley budget guide: Jalori Pass trek, Great Himalayan National Park, wooden homestays, how to reach from Delhi and student tips.

Jodhpur on a budget: Mehrangarh Fort, blue old city, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, Rao Jodha Park, how to reach from Delhi, budget hotels.

Kalimpong on a budget: Durpin Dara Monastery, Deolo Hill, Kalimpong market, how to reach from Siliguri, budget stays and student tips for West Bengal.

Kanchipuram on a budget: Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal, Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram silk, how to reach from Chennai, budget stays.

Kanha National Park on a budget: tiger safari, Kanha Museum, Bamni Dadar, how to reach from Jabalpur, budget stays and student tips for Madhya Pradesh.

Kanyakumari on a budget: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, sunrise and sunset, how to reach, budget hotels and student tips for Tamil Nadu.

Kargil on a budget: Suru Valley, Kargil War Memorial, Mulbekh Monastery, trekking in Zanskar, how to reach from Srinagar or Leh, budget stays for students.

Kasauli on a budget: Monkey Point, Christ Church, Gilbert Trail, Kasauli Brewery, how to reach from Chandigarh, budget stays and student tips for Himachal.

Kasol on a budget: overnight bus from Delhi, best season, Kheerganga trek, cafe scene, hostel prices and student-friendly stays in Himachal.

Katra on a budget: Vaishno Devi Yatra, Ardh Kuwari cave trek, Bhairon Mandir, Banganga, how to reach from Jammu, budget stays and student tips for Jammu.

Kausani on a budget: panoramic Himalayan views, tea gardens, Anasakti Ashram, Baijnath temples, how to reach, homestay costs and student tips for.

Kaziranga National Park on a budget: rhino safari, jeep vs elephant safari, best zones, how to reach from Guwahati, Kohora budget lodges and tips.

Kedarnath on a budget: Kedarnath Temple trek, 12th Jyotirlinga, Sonprayag to Gaurikund, Vasuki Tal trek, how to reach, budget dharamshala costs and.

Khajjiar on a budget: Khajjiar meadow, Khajji Nag temple, Kalatop sanctuary, horse riding, how to reach from Dalhousie, budget stays.

Khajuraho on a budget: Western Group temples, UNESCO sculpture, sound and light show, bicycle rental, how to reach from Jhansi and student tips.

Khandala on a budget: Duke's Nose, Tiger's Leap, Rajmachi trek, how to reach from Mumbai, budget stays and student tips for Maharashtra.

Khardung La on a budget: Leh to Nubra highway, high-altitude pass, South Pullu checkpost, North Pullu, highest-altitude photography tips, budget Ladak.

Kinnaur Valley on a budget: Sangla Valley, Kalpa village, Chitkul village, Kinnaur Kailash views, apple orchards, how to reach, budget stays and.

Kochi on a budget: Fort Kochi fishing nets, Kathakali, Biennale, Jew Town synagogue, how to reach by train, hostel costs and student tips.

Kodaikanal on a budget: Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade, how to reach from Madurai, budget stays and student tips.

Kohima on a budget: Kohima War Cemetery, Naga Heritage Village, Dzukou Valley, how to reach from Guwahati, budget stays and student tips for Nagaland.