Short-haul
Vietnam
Vietnam has quietly become the favourite of budget-conscious Indian travellers who still want drama. Ha Long Bay's karsts, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An, coffee culture in Hanoi and beach time in Da Nang — all at prices well below Thailand.
From ₹55,000 per person
Best time to go
February to April and August to October, depending on region.
Flight time
About 5h from Delhi and Mumbai, direct to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Visa
E-visa for Indian passport holders.
Visa turnaround
5–7 working days for the standard e-visa.
Money & forex
Very cash-driven outside big hotels. Withdraw Vietnamese dong locally rather than carrying it from India, and keep small notes for taxis and street food. Cards are fine in Hanoi and Da Nang hotels.
Budget from
₹55,000 per person, excluding flights
Highlights
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An old town and tailor shops
- Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
- Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City
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