The honeymoon is a lifetime experience for newlyweds. It is common nowadays to visit some abroad country for honeymoon. Choosing extraordinary destinations outside India to make your honeymoon special is necessary but don’t ignore the budget. There is no point in putting an unnecessary load on your pocket when you can plan a budget-friendly and also exceptional honeymoon destination outside India for both of you.
Here’s a list to aid you in planning your honeymoon destination outside India within your budget and to save you from the hassle of surfing through different travel blogs and websites.
This article listed the top 10 cheapest honeymoon destinations outside of India as follows :
1. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon, provides exceptional experiences for Indian visitors. It is the finest destination to suit various tastes and likes. Some key attractions of this jewel-shaped country are Nuwara Eliya for the lush green hills and tea gardens, Adam’s Peak for sunrise from atop the mountain peak, Wijaya and Mirissa Beach for warm and serene beaches, Udawalawe or Wilpattu for national parks along with old forts and wildlife sanctuaries. Overall Cost Estimate for two persons is between Rs.62400 to Rs.78000 for a 7-day trip. Flight Costs from India for a round-trip flight ticket to Colombo, Sri Lanka from India, are available in-between the range of Rs.40000 – Rs.50000 for a couple. For visa type of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) valid for 30 days. Visa cost is around Rs. 2500 (approx.) per ETA. Digit travel insurance for Sri Lanka begins at around Rs. 225 (excl. 18% GST) per day with an amount insured of $50,000 for a couple. In Sri Lanka food for two will cost you about Rs. 1000 per day and lodging in cities like Colombo will cost you between Rs.2200 – Rs. 3000 per night.
2. Philippines
With a diverse assortment of white sand beaches, turquoise sea, majestic mountains, rice paddings, and classical architectural buildings, the Philippines is home to abundant flora and fauna. Its wonders span across more than 7000 islands. Overall Cost Estimate for a 7-day trip is around Rs.69900 to Rs.75900 for 2 persons. Flight Costs of round-trip tickets from India to the Philippines for both you and your spouse will be within the range of Rs.42000 and Rs.46000. Single entry visa valid for 30 days costing the visa fees of almost Rs. 2840 per visa. With Digit Insurance, at a nominal premium of Rs.225 (excl. 18% GST) per day you can get a travel insurance policy for two adults to avail coverage of $50,000 for each. In the Philippines, the average cost of food is within the range of Rs. 1500-2000 per day for a couple. Meanwhile, accommodation expenses would be somewhere in the range of Rs.2500 to Rs.2800. Some key Attractions are the Boracay Islands, Palawan Island, Coron Islands, Mayon Volcano, and Albay.
3. Thailand
Thailand, also known as the “country of smiles” is a paradise for honeymooners. This country demonstrates a sharp contrast between the serenity of traditional Thai culture found in the temples that have withstood the test of time and the vibrant modern lifestyle. Some key attractions are Krabi, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, and Sukhothai. Overall Cost Estimate for 2 persons for a 7-day trip is in the range of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 84,000. Two round-trip tickets to Bangkok, Thailand, will cost within the range of Rs. 36000 to Rs. 40000. Visa on Arrival for a stay below 15 days with the visa cost of around 2500 Baht or Rs. 5500 (approx.) per VOA. With Digit, you can afford a travel insurance policy at an affordable premium of Rs.225 (excl. 18% GST) per day with a sum insured of $50,000 for each of you. Food expenses per day will cost around Rs.2000 per day for meals in Thailand for both of you and accommodation is available within the range of Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4200 per night.
4. Malaysia
Explore the ancient structures, colonial edifices, heritage buildings, white sand beaches, almost 4500 different species of fauna, tea estates, and high peaked mountains of Malaysia. Some key attractions are Malacca, Redang Island, Kinabalu National Park, and Cameron Highlands. Overall Cost Estimate will be between Rs.71500 to Rs.83500 for 2 persons for a 7-day trip. Flight Costs are somewhere between Rs.34000 to Rs.42000 for two-round trip tickets to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After registering with Electronic Travel Registration and Information Visa, you will get a visa-free travel for a stay of 15 days. With Digit Insurance, to obtain coverage of $50,000 for both of you, buy a travel insurance policy for Malaysia at a nominal premium of Rs.225 (excl. 18% GST) for a day. Food costs are estimated at Rs.2500 per day for meals in Malaysia, whereas accommodation can be arranged on the scale of Rs.2800 to Rs.3400 per night.
5. Indonesia
Indonesia is home to 17800 islands that stretch from South East Asia to Oceania. It also hosts the tranquil island of Bali, a much revered and coveted honeymoon destination. The overall Cost Estimate is between the range of Rs.76000 to Rs.92000 for 2 persons for a 7-day trip. Flight costs in the range of Rs. 44000 to Rs. 50000 for two round-trip tickets to Bali, Indonesia. Visa on Arrival valid for 30 days costs a visa fee of around Rs.2400 per VOA. Digit offers a travel insurance policy for Indonesia for a sum insured of $50,000, for two adults at a nominal premium of Rs.225 (excl.18% GST) per day. Meals in Indonesia are expected to cost around Rs. 2000 per day for two people. Accommodation expenses will cost on the scale of Rs.2500 – Rs.4000 per night. Some key attractions are Mount Bromo in Java, Labuan Bajo, Monkey Forest in Ubud, and Komodo National Park.
6. Turkey
Here the eastern civilization marries the western, straddling the two continents of Asia and Europe. In this country, you can witness an explosion of culture with the essence of both worlds coming together harmonically. Overall Cost for 2 persons for a 7-day trip estimate is between Rs.78100 to Rs.90200. Round-trip flight tickets to Istanbul, Turkey, for two, would cost around Rs. 54000 to Rs. 65000. Single entry tourist visa valid for 90 days will cost approx Rs.4280 per visa. When travelling to Turkey it is compulsory to carry a proper travel insurance policy. With Digit Insurance, at a nominal premium of Rs. 340 (excl. 18% GST) for a day you can avail of a sum insured of $50,000 for both of you. Food expenses per day will be around Rs.1000 based on other travelers’ experiences. While accommodation costs will range between Rs.2300 – Rs.2600 per night. Some key attractions are Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Love Valley, and the City of Derinkuyu.
7. Maldives
A quaint country in South Asia, shoring the clear and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean surrounded by coral reefs Maldives is home to some of the cleanest islands in the world. The overall Cost for 2 persons for a 7-day trip is estimated at approx. Rs. 80500 to Rs. 88000. Maldives cost somewhere between Rs. 48000 to Rs 50000 for two round-trip tickets from India to Male. Visa on Arrival valid for 30 days is free of charge. With Digit, you can buy an affordable premium of Rs.225, excluding a GST of 18% per day to avail of the coverage of $50,000 for both of you, under the Maldives travel insurance. On average, in the Maldives, the food and beverages for two will cost approx. Rs. 1900 per day. Accommodation expenses would be in the range of Rs. 2700 and Rs. 3400 per night. Here some key attractions are turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, Kandolhu Beach Island, Sun Island Beaches, dolphins, and whale-watching tours.
8. Singapore
Singapore, also famous as “Lion City”, is an island city-state situated at the southernmost tip of Malaysia. Singapore is host to an interesting union of cultures, borrowing influence from the Arab, English, Indian, Chinese, and Malaysian ways of life. Overall Cost Estimated between Rs.88000 to Rs.104000 for 2 persons for a 7-day trip. Round-trip tickets to Singapore for two would cost in the range of Rs.42000 to Rs.52000. Tourist visa costs around $30 or Rs.3200 per visa. At an affordable premium of Rs.225 (excl. 18% GST) per day with Digit Insurance, you can acquire travel insurance coverage of $50,000 for each of you. The average food expense for two in Singapore for a day is approx Rs.3000. while Accommodation costs are in the range of Rs.3500 to Rs. 4500 per night. Some key Attractions are Esplanade Roof Garden, Singapore Flyer, Marine Life Park, and Gardens By the Bay.
9. Dubai
The ultramodern and bold architecture of Dubai has taken the world by spin. The city’s cheerful and exciting nightlife, the glamour of it will for sure break all your wildest expectations. Overall Cost Estimate for 2 persons will be between Rs.108500 to Rs.119300 for a 7-day trip. Round-trip tickets for both of you can cost in-between of Rs.42000 to Rs. 50000. The tourist Visa for 30 days costs visa fees of $90 or Rs. 6600 (approx.) per visa. It is compulsory to carry a travel insurance policy to visit Dubai. With Digit Insurance, at an affordable premium of Rs.225 (excl. 18% GST) for a day you can acquire the coverage of $50,000 per person. In Dubai, food expenses cost on average of Rs.6500 per day for the two of you. Here, accommodation can be found in the range of Rs.3000 to Rs.3400 per night. Some key attractions are Dubai Mall, Dubai Creek, and Old Dubai
10. Greece
The Western civilization stemmed from Greece. Within the confines of its ancient edifices, primarily spotted in the city of Athens, Its history still breathes. The overall Cost Estimate will be in the range of Rs.138700 to Rs.150500 for 2 persons for a 7-day trip. Two round-trip tickets to Athens, Greece will cost up to Rs. 86000 to Rs. 94,000. Greece is a part of the Schengen Area so, therefore you would need to apply for a Schengen visa for which you need to pay a fee of €80 or Rs. 7232 per head. When traveling to Greece, it is compulsory to hold travel insurance that covers your medical expenses. You can acquire coverage of $50,000 for each of you at an affordable premium of Rs. 340 (excl. 18% GST) with Digit Insurance. Food expenses will cost you approximately Rs.4500 per day for meals in Greece. Accommodation can differ between the range of Rs.3000 to Rs.3500 per night. Some key attractions are Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, and Mykonos.
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