How to Travel from USA to India on a Low Budget
✅ October to March – Best for weather and sightseeing
✅ February & March – Less crowded, cheaper rates
❌ Avoid December – Holiday season = higher prices
2. How to Get Cheap Flights (USA to India)
Use Skyscanner / Google Flights / Momondo
Book 2–3 months in advance
Fly into Delhi, Mumbai, or Chennai – major international hubs
Choose layover flights via Qatar, Dubai, or Istanbul for lower fares
3. Daily Budget in India (Backpacker Style)
$20–$35 USD per Day
Hotel/hostel: $8–$15
Food: $3–$6
Local transport: $2–$5
Entry/sightseeing: $5–$10
Tip: Overnight trains/buses = save on hotel cost
4. Where to Travel in India (Budget-Friendly Destinations)
North India Route (2–3 weeks)
Delhi – Monuments, street foodAgra – Taj Mahal
Jaipur & Udaipur – Palaces, forts, lakes
Varanasi – Spiritual, Ganga aarti
Mountains (Himachal or Uttarakhand – 1 week)
Rishikesh – Yoga, river rafting
Manali or Dharamshala – Hills, cafes, hostels
South India (Optional – 1–2 weeks)
Kerala – Backwaters, culture
Goa – Beaches (cheap in off-season)
5. Travel & Accommodation Tips
Stay: Use OYO, Zostel, Hostelworld
Eat: Local dhabas & street food
Transport: IRCTC trains, buses, or budget airlines (IndiGo, SpiceJet)
Payments: Use UPI (PhonePe, Paytm, GPay)
Connectivity: Get a local SIM with data (Jio, Airtel)
How to Reach Each City in India.
1. Delhi (Start here – International Entry Point)
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Use Delhi Metro or cabs to move around
Major train & bus hub for travel to other cities
2. Agra (Taj Mahal)
From Delhi to Agra:
Take Gatimaan Express or Shatabdi Express (Fast trains – 2 hrs)
OR book a bus from Kashmiri Gate ISBT
Budget option: Local government bus (4–5 hrs)
3. Jaipur (Pink City)
From Agra to Jaipur:
Train: Agra Fort to Jaipur Junction (4–5 hrs)
Bus: Private AC buses also available
Can also take a taxi or shared cab (~5–6 hrs)
4. Udaipur (City of Lakes)
From Jaipur to Udaipur:
Train: Overnight trains available (7–9 hrs)
Bus: Volvo or Sleeper buses run daily
Flight option: Jaipur to Udaipur (1 hour)
5. Varanasi (Spiritual City)
From Delhi or Agra to Varanasi:
Train: Overnight journey (8–10 hrs)
Bus: Less recommended (long travel time)
Flight option: Direct flight from Delhi or Jaipur to Varanasi
6. Rishikesh (Yoga Capital of India)
From Delhi to Haridwar:
Take a train (4–5 hrs)
Then taxi or bus to Rishikesh (1 hr)
Direct buses from Delhi also available (7 hrs)
7. Manali / Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)
From Delhi to Manali/Dharamshala:
Overnight Volvo buses from Kashmiri Gate ISBT (10–12 hrs)
Train not available directly – nearest railway stations:
Manali: Joginder Nagar (not recommended for tourists)
Dharamshala: Pathankot → taxi or bus to Dharamshala
8. Kerala (Backwaters & Nature)
Flight from Delhi/Mumbai to Kochi (Cochin)
Train: Long journey – 40+ hrs from North India
Local travel: Use taxis, autos, or houseboats
9. Goa (Beaches & Relaxation)
Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, etc. to Goa (Dabolim Airport)
Trains from Mumbai or Karnataka side: Madgaon Station
Buses from Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai also run frequently
Pro Tips:
Book trains via IRCTC website
Use apps like RedBus or MakeMyTrip for bus and flight tickets
Use Google Maps to check metro, walking, and local transport options
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