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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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