5 affordable holiday destinations in Europe, Asia as vacation alternatives to Turkey, Azerbaijan
If you're looking to make a change, here are five alternative international destinations that offer rich experiences within the same expenditure.
As Indians drop Turkey and Azerbaijan from their holiday plans, we bring you five affordable and culturally rich alternatives across Europe and Asia. By Yasmin Hussain.
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With public sentiment turning decisively against Turkey and Azerbaijan over their stance on the India-Pakistan tension, many Indian travellers are reconsidering their itineraries.Leading travel platforms such as MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, and Ixigo have reported a significant spike in cancellations for trips booked to Turkey and Azerbaijan. To show solidarity with the national sentiment, travel aggregators have suspended bookings and removed promotional offers for both countries.Many travellers are now making plans for nations perceived as more friendly and welcoming to Indians. A typical budget trip to Turkey or Azerbaijan costs Rs.1-1.5 lakh per person—including round flights, visa, accommodation, activities, food, and local transport. If you're looking to make a change, here are five alternative international destinations that offer rich experiences within the same expenditure.Rs.85,000-90,000 for one personRs.30,000 round trip (Delhi/Mumbai to Tbilisi; off-peak, Mar-Apr)Rs.1,800Rs.1,000 per day per head (meals, coffee, snacks)Hotel Rs.2,000- 3,000 a night (Rs.21,000 a week)Car rental Rs.2,000 a day(Rs.10,000-12,000 for 4 days)Georgian Lari (GEL),Rs.1.0.032 GEL (as of May 2025)Rs.2,000Rs.9,000-11,000Tbilisi, Kakheti wine region, Gergeti Trinity, BatumRs.1.1-1.2 lakh for one personRs.60,000 round trip (Delhi/Mumbai to Belgrade; off-peak, Mar-Apr)Rs.2,700Rs.1,700 per day per head (meals, coffee, snacks)Hotel Rs.2,000-3,000 a night (Rs.19,000 a week)Rs.800-1,000 a daySerbian Dinar (RSD), Rs.1.1.22 RSD (as of May 2025)Rs.2,000Belgrade, Novi Sad, SuboticaRs.1.1-1.3 lakh per personRs.45,000 round trip (Delhi/Mumbai to Athens; shoulder season, Mar-Apr)Rs.10,000-12,000Rs.2,500 per day per headHotel Rs.3,000 a night (Rs.21,000 a week)Scooter rental Rs.2,800-3,000 a day, car rental Rs.3,800-5,000 a dayEuro,Rs.1.0.01 Euro (as of May 2025)Rs.2,000Rs.4,000Athens, Paros, Naxos, SantoriniRs.80,000- 1 lakh for one personRs.20,000 round trip (Delhi/Mumbai to Bangkok; off-peak, Apr-May/Jul-Sep)Rs.2,500; visa on arrivalRs.1,200-1,500 per day per headHostel Rs.700-800 a night, hotel Rs.1,500-2,000 a night (Rs.14,000 a week)Taxi Rs.1,500-2,000 a day, ferry Rs.160 a ride per head, internal flights Rs.2,500-4,000 per person (total Rs.13,000-15,000 for a week)Thai Baht (THB), Rs.1.0.39 THB (as of May 2025)Rs.2,000Rs.22,000-25,000Bangkok, Phi Phi Island, Pattaya, PhuketRs.70,000-80,000 for one personRs.20,000 round trip (Delhi/Mumbai to Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City)Rs.2,100Rs.1,200-1,500 per day per headHotel Rs.1,500-2,000 a night (Rs.10,000-12,000 a week)Scooter rental Rs.500-600 a dayVietnamese dong (VND), Rs.1.302.58 (as of may 2025)Rs.2,000Rs.10,000-12,000Hanoi, Ba Na hills, Ho Chi Minh City
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