If you’re visiting India for tourism or if you’re an Indian Citizen who wishes to travel to different places in India with a low budget and less cost, then this article is suitable for you. People think that they need to spend a lot to travel from one place to another, be it India or any other country. Let’s take a look at several famous Cheap Places to Travel in India.
List of Cheap Places to Travel in India
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh’s Capital, Shimla is a very popular Hill station visited by a lot of tourists. It’s known for its hilly terrain and beautiful scenic view. It’s recommended to go to Shimla by Bus or Train for a lesser cost. You can explore places like Mall Road, Jakhu Temple, and Viceregal Lodge and also do Mountain trekking.
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Agra is situated in the Southern part of the Indian State of ‘Uttar Pradesh’. It is known for its only historical monument, the beautiful Taj Mahal which is also one of the seven wonders of the world. You can visit Agra by Train from Delhi or any other part of India, other places to visit in Agra include The Red Fort, which is also situated near the Yamuna river bank, and also close to Taj Mahal, which can also be observed from the fort.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Another amazing place to visit in Uttar Pradesh state is ‘Varanasi’. Varanasi is a holy place of Hinduism filled with major Hindu temples and is also known for its Ganga River ghats. Tourists all over the world visit here to explore and know the traditions and culture of Hinduism. You can reach Varanasi by train cheaply.
Nainital, Uttarakhand
Nainital in Uttarakhand is known for its magnificent hills and Valleys. Tourists love to visit this place a lot. It’s a cheap tourist spot to visit. Nainital is known not only for the hills and Valleys but it’s mostly famous for its landscape and beautiful lakes including Naini Lake and Bhimtal and also the British architectures built here are also tremendous. Nainital can be visited by train to Kathgodam and from there you can reach by bus.
Jaisalmer and Jaipur, Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan is known for its major cities and golden Deserts where People all over the world must surely visit. Jaisalmer is most famous for its amazing Jaisalmer Fort which fence the city, ‘Jaipur’ the capital of Rajasthan which is also known as the pink city. It’s really popular for its vibrant colorful Houses forts and Hawa Mahal, a very popular monument in Rajasthan. Travelers love to visit Rajasthan because of its heritage and wonderful forts which can be seen in most cities of Rajasthan including Udaipur, Bikaner and Pushkar where people visit to watch the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. Golden Sand Desert is seen in the Barmer region. You can travel all over Rajasthan by bus and also by train.
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Kanyakumari is the southernmost land in India situated in Tamil Nadu, people like to travel here and explore the beautiful beach where you can also it’s the only place on Earth where you can observe an amazing sunset and sunrise view. Some famous places in Kanyakumari are the Vivekanand memorial and also the Thiruvalluvar Statue. You can visit Kanyakumari by train at less cost.
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling is a Himalayan foothill town in West Bengal state. It was used as a summer season resort by the British Raj Elites. Since 1881 the narrow gauge ‘Toy Train’ has been running here. Darjeeling is known for its unique Black Tea plantation. It’s also known for the unique style of houses and ancient forests. Tiger Hill in Darjeeling provides a beautiful view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga too. Darjeeling is also known for its traditional food and is named ‘The Queen of Hills’. Staying in Darjeeling is quite cheap in the off-season too.
Kolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata, also known as the ‘City of Joy’ is the capital of the Eastern state of India, West Bengal. It is one the most common metropolitan cities in India. Tourists love to visit Kolkata to explore the historical city, where still mostly many activities are related to the old British rule. You can visit many places in Kolkata for a cheap price, most heritage sites and monuments built by the Britishers include Victoria Memorial the most famous one, and you can’t miss the historic Howrah Bridge. It’s the only place in India where Tram still runs across the city. The influence of old British rule can still be found today. Kolkata was an Indian national Capital during the British reign and therefore was an important hub for them.
So these were some common places where you can travel easily at a low cost and explore the beauty of India. Not just these but there are probably many more Cheap Places to Travel in India. So if you are low on budget and want to explore India you can plan out your trip now easily.