by:SJF Team
Most of us loves to travel abroad, but travelling is costly. So what is the answer to help you travel at a cheaper price? BACKPACKING! Here are some data's that can help you prepare for backpacking.
Data and tour guide by traveltour.com
Most of us loves to travel abroad, but travelling is costly. So what is the answer to help you travel at a cheaper price? BACKPACKING! Here are some data's that can help you prepare for backpacking.
Data and tour guide by traveltour.com
1. Mumbai, India
Even more expensive than Delhi, Mumbai feels like a shock this far down the list, but perpetually expensive hotels and no real hostels make this city pricier than you might expect. Fortunately, one can see the main sights in a few days or less, so it’s a good idea to minimize time in Mumbai and then head out to someplace less insane as quickly as possible.
- Currency: Indian rupee
- Cheap/good hostel: Anjali Inn – 800/night
- Transportation: 36
- Meals: 312
- Drinks/Entertainment: 240
- Attractions: 250
- Daily Backpacker Index: INR1,638 = US$29.66/day
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2. Pokhara, Nepal (cheapest)
While Kathmandu is where most visitors land first, it’s fairly hectic and its sights can be seen in only a couple days. So most people head quickly to Pokhara, which is Nepal’s tourism hub and the starting point of many fabulous treks. Fortunately, it’s not only more pleasant than the capital, but also cheaper in most respects, so it’s a great place to linger if you have time. Guided treks in the nearby mountains can be expensive, so it’s nice that just lingering in town is dirt cheap.
- Currency: Nepalese rupee
- Cheap/good hostel: North Face Inn – 259/night
- Transportation: 80
- Meals: 384
- Drinks/Entertainment: 450
- Attractions: 100
- Daily Backpacker Index: NPR1,273 = US$14.39/day
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3. Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam’s cheapest city for backpackers is also one that gets high marks from most visitors with its unique combination of French colonial and Asian post-communism. The food is also top-notch, especially when you are sitting amongst locals at one of the thousands of plastic-chair cafes throughout the city. Keep costs even lower by sticking with Bia Hoi, the world’s cheapest beer. Hostel beds are cheap, but private rooms are too, so don’t automatically book a bunk.
- Currency: Vietnamese dong
- Cheap/good hostel: Moonshine Palace Hotel – 93,700/night
- Transportation: 40,000
- Meals: 144,000
- Drinks/Entertainment: 36,000
- Attractions: 30,000
- Daily Backpacker Index: VND343,700 = US$16.51/day
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5 – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand’s “capital of the north” is certainly one of the world’s great travel bargain destinations. Filled with ancient temples and surrounded by a moat and city walls, Chiang Mai is a major stop in the region and a highlight for many. Much less crowded than Bangkok, and quite a bit cheaper as well, this is also booming with expats and creative people living cheaply while they work.
- Currency: Thai baht
- Cheap/good hostel: Jaidii House – 100/night
- Transportation: 40
- Meals: 162
- Drinks/Entertainment: 180
- Attractions: 100
- Daily Backpacker Index: THB582 = US$19.11/day