There are more than 50 countries that provide India visa on arrival or visa free entry to Indians. Here are the `Top Five’ countries you should visit. Some countries that give visa free entry require that you have enough cash for travel and return. Hong Kong allows online visa. As soon as you finish the form, you get immediate confirmation. Not only that, the visa is valid till your passport expires.
Languages Spoken – Sinhala, Tamil, and English • Best Time to Go – October to March •Visa Type – VOA • Valid for – 30Days • Visa Fee – Rs.975 (Approx.)
| Currency Name | You Pay | You Get |
| Sri Lankan Rupee | Rs.100 | 238 SLR |
Nearly 1600 km of palm-fringed Coastline baked to perfection surrounding the country Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for beach bums worldwide. Windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, scuba diving or just lazing around for the perfect tan, Sri Lanka offers it all.
Nearly 1600 km of palm fringed Coastline baked to perfection surrounding the country Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for beach bums worldwide. Windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, scuba diving or jut lazing around for the perfect tan, Sri Lanka offers it all.
With a history expanding over 3000 years, Sri Lanka holds some of the world’s ancient cities. Of all the ancient cities of Lanka, the most famed and most exquisite is the Kingdom of Anuradhapura.
Despite its small size Sri Lanka boasts of one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world. Whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world. There are ninety-one species of mammals found in Sri Lanka. Asian elephants, sloth bear, leopards, sambar and wild buffaloes engage the majority of the attention of wildlife enthusiast. Yet the rarest mammals of Sri Lanka are the red slender Loris, Toque Macaque, and Purple-faced Langur.
Sri Lanka filled with romantic landscapes, governed by rising mountains. Lush forests, ocean like tanks and gushing waterfalls, that it was considered the lost paradise by many globetrotters. The golden beaches of the country have a picture postcard views. The dusk and dawn and many human activities create a vibrant picture along the coasts of Sri Lanka.
Languages Spoken – Indonesia, Javanese, and English • Best Time to Go – All year round • Visa Type – VOA • Valid for – 30Days • Visa Fee – Rs.2275 (Approx.)
| Currency Name | You Pay | You Get |
| Indonesian Rupiah | Rs.100 | 20705 IDR |
The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world comprising 13,466 large and small tropical islands. Fringed with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and a number even still unnamed. Among the most well-known islands are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi. The Maluku Islands (or better known as the Moluccas, the original Spice Islands) and Papua. Then, there is Bali “the world’s best island resort” with its enchanting culture, beaches, dynamic dances and music.
Because of her location, and geology, Indonesia blessed with the most diverse landscape. Fertile rice lands on Java and Bali to the luxuriant rainforests of Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Extends to the savannah grasslands of the Nusatenggara islands to snow-capped peaks of West Papua.
Wildlife ranges from the prehistoric giant Komodo lizard to the Orang Utan and the Java rhino, to the Sulawesi anoa dwarf buffalos. Birds with exquisite plumage like the cockatoo and the bird of paradise. This is also the habitat of the Rafflesia. The world’s largest flower, wild orchids and an amazing variety of spices. Also, the aromatic hardwood and a large variety of fruit trees.
Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Padang, Bandung, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Makassar are connected by direct international flights. Many regular and low-cost carriers fly passengers to Indonesia’s towns or remote locations.
Languages Spoken – Khmer and English • Best Time to Go – November to February • Visa Type – VOA • Valid for – 30Days • Visa Fee – Rs.1625 (Approx.)
| Currency Name | You Pay | You Get |
| Cambodian Riel | Rs.100 | 6369 CR |
The architectural attributes give Cambodia an authentic spot among the most visited tourist destinations of Asia. Go to these places to visit in Cambodia. The sophisticated temples and palaces erected during the period of Khmer Empire.
Not only Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Sandstone of ancient holy places. The giant roots of ancient trees, the graceful shapes of Apsaras and some temples buried in the jungle. Hill tribes settled in the remote areas, colorful pagodas, strings of pristine islands. The century beach, as part of the cultural tour that Cambodia is proud of her presentation.
While in Cambodia, check out these places.
Angkor Complex, Phnom Penh City, Sihanoukville – Beach, Mondulkiri – Minority, Rattanakiri – EcoTourism, Kampot – Sea Foods, Kratie – Dolphin, Kampong Thom, Battambang, Preah Vihear, Banteay Chhmar Temple.
There are 40,717 temples (WAT as they are called in Thai) and there are around 05 (16 to be recognized) world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO. Thailand has 3,219 kilometers coastline, so lots of beaches to go. 1500 islands to explore and these islands are mainly in Phuket and Krabi. Thailand has 2,130 square kilometers of coral reefs.
It’s a paradise for the divers. Bangkok has world class malls (and not just MBK), Just check EmQuartier for a change. Get up in the morning and check the Floating Markets. Also, check the street food markets, there are more than one and not to forget the world best nightlife scene which goes 5:00 AM in the morning.
According to Global Destination Cities Index Bangkok, Thailand is the most visited city with 21.47 million international visitors, beating London and Paris.
Languages Spoken – French, Chinese (Hokkien, Hakka, and Mandarin); Hindi; Marathi; Tamil; Telugu; Urdu • Best Time to Go – April to June and From September to December • Visa Type – NIL • Valid for – 90 Days • Visa Fee – FREE
| Currency Name | You Pay | You Get |
| Mauritian Rupee | Rs.100 | 53.25 MUR |
Mauritius, a tropical island paradise, and arguably Africa’s wealthiest destination. It is one of the world’s top luxury tourism destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural and man-made attractions, enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive beaches, tropical fauna and flora complemented by a multi-ethnic and cultural population that is friendly and welcoming.
These tourism assets are its main strength. Backed up by well-designed hotels, reliable and operational services and infrastructures. Mauritius received the World Leading Island Destination award for the third time, as well as the World’s Best Beach award, at the World Travel Awards in January 2012. (Source: Wikipedia)
If you are looking for a very special place to spend your honeymoon, Mauritius is definitely the place for you. Every hotel on the island offers extensive wedding and honeymoon packages.
Mauritius is a paradise for deep-sea fishing. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks, yellow tuna, the Bonitos, the emperor, or the Barracuda. Huge fishes like the Blue Marlin roam the seas from November to April. The ocean is 70 meters deep one kilometer away from the coast.
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