Under Rs 10,000: Where To Travel In North India On A Budget

By: Payal

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Think ₹10,000 is not enough for a proper trip? These popular Indian destinations prove you can eat, stay and travel well, without spending a fortune.

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1. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Spiritual, scenic and affordable. From river rafting to yoga to ₹300 hostels, Rishikesh works for solo and group trips on a tight budget.

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2. Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur is easy to reach and packed with forts, street food, and budget hotels. Walk around the old city, and try a full thali under ₹300.

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3. Mathura–Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

Ideal for short spiritual breaks. ISKCON temple, Prem Mandir and affordable dharamshalas make it a ₹10K-friendly option for families too.

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4. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali stays a backpacker favourite for a reason. Budget hostels, mall road food stalls and short hikes mean ₹10K can still stretch far here.

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5. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The Ganga Aarti, boat rides, chaat and local lassis, Varanasi is spiritual, chaotic, and surprisingly affordable. Stay in a local guesthouse for cheap.

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6. Udaipur, Rajasthan

Called the City of Lakes, Udaipur offers scenic boat rides, cheap cafés and heritage budget stays. Do the palace walk and catch a sunset for free.

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7. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 

From Tunday Kebabs to Bara Imambara, Lucknow offers flavour, history and charm. Stay in budget hotels, eat like royalty and still keep it under ₹10K.

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8. Amritsar, Punjab

Golden Temple, langar, history walks and buttery kulchas — Amritsar gives you plenty of flavour and faith, all without stretching your budget.

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9. Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Sacred ghats, budget hotels and thalis under ₹150. Haridwar is perfect for a peaceful, low-cost trip with easy access from most North Indian towns.

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