Can you really visit another country from India for under ₹50,000? Check these seven options before booking

Kazakhstan permits Indian citizens to visit without a visa for up to 14 calendar days per trip, with total visa-free stays capped at 42 days in any 180-day period. For an Almaty trip, price the return flight first because it is likely to decide whether a four- or five-day itinerary can remain near ₹50,000.

Sri Lanka’s official ETA portal says Indian nationals are among 40 nationalities eligible for a free tourist ETA for 30 days from May 25, 2026. Travellers should still obtain the electronic authorisation through the government portal and budget separately for intercity transport if combining Colombo, Kandy, the hill country or the south coast.

Malaysia’s Immigration Department lists Indian citizens as visa-exempt until December 31, 2026. Foreign visitors must also register the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within the three days before arrival. Kuala Lumpur can fit a tight budget only if the live airfare, accommodation and local transport total leave room for food, insurance and contingencies.

Indian visitors presenting a valid Indian passport or voter ID pay Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee at Nu/₹1,200 per adult per night; children aged six to under 12 pay half, and younger children are exempt. A road journey can reduce airfare, but the SDF, hotels and hired transport must still be counted for every night beyond eligible border-town waivers.

Visit Oman lists India among 103 countries eligible to enter without obtaining a tourist visa in advance for a stay of up to 14 days. It also requires at least six months’ passport validity and recommends checking the Royal Oman Police portal because eligibility conditions differ. Car hire or organised desert and mountain trips can quickly push a Muscat itinerary above ₹50,000.

Cambodia’s government e-Visa information lists the single-entry tourist Visa T with a US$30 base fee, three-month validity from issue and a one-month stay. Travellers should check the current application total for any processing charge, use the official portal rather than an agent and add the live dollar cost to the trip budget.

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi still displayed a 60-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders on September 7, but a reduction to 30 days has been reported for September 15. All non-Thai arrivals must also submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within three days before arrival. Verify the embassy page immediately before travel.