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Sultanate of Oman
Muscat, the capital of Oman was once the second best city to visit. (I don't know who hands out these titles, but if the internet says so, it's true). Oman is neatly located beside the Persian Gulf.
Air Tickets : Take a flight from Ahmedabad. Fares start from just ₹7,022 (one way) on
SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Things to do : Turtle spotting, bird chasing, dolphin tours, adventure sports & activities
Places to Visit : Wadi Bani, Muscat, Misfat al Abryeen, Western Hajar, Nizwa, Mutttrah, Al Batinah.
Suggested Stay : Private room in Condominium | Price: ₹2,360 per night
Indonesia
Indonesia offers a diverse range of activities and attractions. Be it volcano tours, its cultural heritage or the opportunities to back pack. It's the perfect place to visit and they'll even give you a visa on arrival.
Air Tickets: Flying from Kochi will significantly reduce your cost. Fares start from ₹6,632 (one way) on SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 4 Days
Things to do: Religious & cultural tours, volcano tours, nature tour, local sightseeing, water sports, temple tours
Places to Visit: Bali, Pangandaran Beach, Toba, Jakarta, Pangandaran, Derawan Island, Wakatobi, Toba, Jakarta, Batu Secret Zoo, and others.
Suggested Stay : A Charming Villa | Price: ₹2,291 per night
Bhutan
Bhutan the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ or the ‘Druk Yul’ is no ordinary place. It is a Himalayan kingdom with a reputation for mystery, magic, untouched beauty and other natural wonders.
Road Trip: A prepaid taxi would cost you somewhere between ₹2,000 – ₹3,000 from Siliguri. Save money by travelling in shared cabs/buses.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Wildlife Tours, Adventure Sports & Activities, Local Sightseeing, Himalayan Tour, Cultural Tours, Religious Tours.
Place to Visit: Trongsa, Phuentsholing, Punakha, Trashigang, Haa Valley, Thimpu, and others
Suggested Stay : Penrab Bed and Breakfast | Price per night: ₹1,360 per night
Singapore
If you haven't been to Singapore yet, you need to re-consider your life goals. Known for being clean, and one of the best places in the world to shop, it's definitely worth one or two visits in 2016.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹5,266 (one way), if you're flying from Chennai. Return from Singapore will cost you ₹7,792 Checkout SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days.
Things to do: Shopping, Garden Festival, Nature Tours, Food Tours, Art & Culture Tours, Local Sightseeing, Wildlife Tours.
Places to Visit: Temple of 1000 Lights, Singapore Flyer, Merilon Park, Istana, Helix Bridge, Civilian War Memorial and others.
Suggested Stay: Capsule Hotel in Singapore | Price per night: 1,718
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is very similar to India if one was to compare the culture, the landscapes and climate, so you'll feel right at home! It is also an amazing place to go backpacking and have a great time.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹4,471 (one way), if you fly from Chennai. Check SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Wildlife Tours, Art and Culture Tours, Religious Visits, Adventure Sports, Heritage Tours, Plantation Visits
Places to Visit: Colombo, Kirinda, Sabaragamuwa, Galle, Kandy, Tissamaharama, Panduwasnuwara, Matara, Kataragama, Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa Kurunegala and others
Suggested Stay: Villa Nine Kandy | Price per night: ₹1517 per night
UAE
UAE has long been the perfect luxury destination for travellers all around the world. If you're headed there, definitely go to Dubai! Jumping off buildings, and zip-lining is really catching on there.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹6,892 (one way) on SkyScanner if you fly from Kochi.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Things to do: Adventure Sports, Business Tours, Shopping, Sports Tourism, Desert Safaris, Cultural Tourism, Luxury Tours, Water Sports
Place to Visit: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Suggested Stay: Room on the beach | Price per night: ₹1,432 per night
Malaysia
Air Tickets: Fares start at ₹3,578 from Kochi to Kuala Lumpur in March 2017. Check SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Things to do: Nature Tours, Cultural Tour, Local Sightseeing, Leisure Tours, Shopping, Wildlife Tours,
Place to Visit: Miri, Kangar, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Pangkor, Redang Island, Sarawak, Rantau Abang Island, Kapas Island, and others
Suggested Stay: Apartment in Kuala Lumpur | Price: ₹1,002 per night
Thailand
Air Tickets : Fares start from ₹6,032 (one way) if you fly from Jaipur. Check out SkyScanner.
Suggested Duration : 6 Days
Things to do: Elephant Tourism, Floating Market Tour, Local Shopping.
Places to Visit : Lumphini Park,Phuket, Wat Phra Kaew, Santikhiri, Tarutao and others
Suggested Stay : Room with Top View | Price: ₹1,774 per night
Vietnam
Vietnam is a hit with everyone who visits with the bustling streets of Hanoi or the villages of Sapa, there's something for everyone here.
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹8,024 (one way) on SkyScanner. Tip: Fly from Bangaluru.
Suggested Duration: 6 Days
Activities/Things to do: Sightseeing, Yacht or Boat Cruises, Local Market Tours, Caving, Cultural Tour, Island Tours, Wildlife Tours
Place to Visit: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapa, Mekong Delta and others
Suggested Stay: Eco-friendly Homestay in Hanoi | Price ₹1,575 per night
Nepal
Air Tickets: Fares start from ₹5,026 on SkyScanner. Tip : Take a flight from New Delhi.
Suggested Duration: 5 Days
Activities/Things to do: Adventure Sports & Activities, Nature Tours, Religious & Cultural Visits, Local Sightseeing
Suggested Stay : Pipal Tree Bed and Breakfast | Price per night: ₹859
Turkey
Turkey promises an enchanted vacation. Istanbul, once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, features prominently in most travel plans, but there are many more great destinations like Ankara, Mardin, and Konya.
Air Tickets: Starting from ₹11,865 from Delhi for a one-way ticket. Check SkyScanner for more details.
Suggested Duration: 4 Days
Activities/Things to do: Beach Vacations, Leisure and Fun Cruises, Religious & Cultural Tours
Place to Visit: Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Trabzon and others
Suggested Stay: For as low as ₹1,289 per night, book awesome places to stay on Airbnb.