From Dream to Reality: Why More Indians Are Choosing International Travel Over Domestic and Where Can You Plan Next?
- Shivam Tripathi
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Gone are the days when international travel was just a distant dream for the average Indian middle-class person. With rising incomes and a growing hunger to explore the world, people are now choosing to go beyond Indian borders for their holidays.
Surprisingly, traveling abroad today is often cheaper, easier, and more rewarding than domestic travel. Skyrocketing domestic airfares, overpriced hotel bookings, and sometimes even poor treatment of tourists have made people rethink where they spend their hard-earned money.
On the flip side, the international travel scene has opened up like never before. Many countries are now offering:
Visa-Free Entry
Visa-on-Arrival
Easy e-Visa Processes
Thanks to strong diplomatic relationships built by the Indian government, Indian passport holders can now access more countries with less paperwork and fewer headaches.
And with the competitive airline industry, getting cheap tickets is no longer a miracle.
Pro Tip: Go to any flight booking app, put your departure city, and set the destination to “Everywhere.” You’ll be shocked to find return tickets for international destinations as low as ₹10,000!
These days, open Instagram or Snapchat and you’ll definitely spot someone you know cruising through Bali on a scooty or sipping coconut water by the beaches of Thailand.
Here Are Some Countries Indians Can Visit Without Visa Hassles:
Visa-Free Destinations
Indonesia (Bali)
Bhutan
Nepal
Mauritius
Maldives
Visa-on-Arrival
Thailand
Laos
Seychelles
Cambodia
Sri Lanka
Kazakhstan
Easy E-Visa Process
Vietnam
Oman
Malaysia
UAE
Kenya
Georgia
Azerbaijan
The world is closer than ever, and your passport is more powerful than you think. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or someone looking to tick off another country from your list, now’s the perfect time to explore beyond borders.
Because honestly - if not now, then when?
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