Budget Travel Guide: What is the need to go abroad? Luxury experience like Maldives and Switzerland will be available in these 5 destinations of India in 80% less budget.

Nowadays, traveling abroad with family is a big dream of many people. People save money throughout the year so that they can go to an international destination once a year and spend a memorable time. But often people do not know that many of the wonderful experiences, adventures and natural beauty for which they spend lakhs of rupees and travel across the seven seas, can be found in India itself in a very low budget. If you are planning a foreign vacation with your family, then wait! There are some destinations in India which give tough competition to foreign places and also reduce your pocket money by 50 to 80 percent. Let us understand this mathematics of budget and experience in simple language. 1. Maldives vs Andaman and Nicobar Islands Maldives is the first choice of couples and families for luxury overwater villas built in the middle of the sea and blue sea. But if a family plans to go to Maldives, a 5 to 6 day trip can easily cost Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh including flight tickets, expensive hotels and other expenses. Indian Option (Andaman and Nicobar): India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer similar crystal clear blue seas, velvety white sand beaches and world-class scuba diving and water sports experiences as the Maldives. Here your wonderful family trip can be completed within just Rs 60 thousand to Rs 1.5 lakh. 2. Switzerland vs Kashmir Switzerland is famous all over the world for its snowy hills, lush green beautiful valleys and beautiful lakes of Europe. But a week-long trip there for a family of four reaches a whopping budget of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Indian Option (Kashmir): The crown of India ‘Kashmir’ is not called heaven on earth for nothing. The snow-capped peaks of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, luxurious houseboats floating in Dal Lake and beautiful natural views are no less than Switzerland. This magical journey of Kashmir is often completed very comfortably between 50 thousand to 1.5 lakh rupees, that is why it "Switzerland of India" Also say. 3. Dubai vs Rajasthan Dubai is very popular among Indian tourists for its luxury lifestyle, skyscrapers and desert safari. But going there with family is heavy on the pocket and costs between Rs 2 to 5 lakh. Indian Option (Rajasthan): If you want to enjoy the royal splendor and desert, then nothing is better than Jaisalmer, Jaipur and Udaipur in Rajasthan. The grand ancient palaces, luxurious heritage hotels, sand dunes safari of Thar Desert and live experience of rich folk culture can be had here only for between Rs 50 thousand to Rs 1.5 lakh. Many tourists find the royal grandeur of Rajasthan more relaxing than any foreign glitz. 4. Thailand and Bali vs Goa and Kerala People who like beaches and relaxing vacations often go to Bali or Thailand. Around Rs 1.5 to 4 lakh is spent on a family trip to Bali and Rs 1.5 to 3.5 lakh on a trip to Thailand. Indian Option (Goa and Kerala): Indian destinations like Goa and Kerala offer the same amazing experiences of beaches, luxury resorts, cruises, water sports, relaxing Ayurvedic spas and natural beauty of backwaters at a much lower cost. A wonderful and comfortable family vacation can be spent here in a budget of Rs 40 thousand to Rs 1.2 lakh. 5. Japan vs Sikkim If we talk about unique Asian culture, cherry blossoms and natural beauty like Japan, then international travel there costs Rs 4 to 8 lakh or more for a family. Indian Option (Sikkim): Sikkim, a beautiful state in North-East India, will give you a similar experience to Japan. The serene environment here, snow-clad mountains of Kanchenjunga, ancient Buddhist monasteries, cleanest cities of India and unique local tribal culture can be enjoyed within just Rs 60 thousand to Rs 1.5 lakh. ‘Vocal for Local’: 4 biggest benefits of traveling in the country No hassle of visa: Unlike foreign tours, you are free from the fear of applying for visa months in advance, renewing passport or getting visa rejected. No loss of currency exchange: You save lakhs of rupees from hidden transaction charges of foreign exchange and international credit cards. Ease of language and food: In India, you will find people of your own language everywhere and the elders and children of the family have easy access to pure Indian food of their taste. Freedom from long flights: Instead of 10-12 hours of tiring air travel to foreign countries, you can reach India in just a few hours by domestic flight or comfortable train journey.