An easy first trip abroad
Thailand
Temples, street food, islands, and friendly logistics — one of the smoothest first international trips for Indian travellers.
Visa on arrival
Street food
Island routes
Plan your trip
Thailand at a glance
- Best time
- November to February for cool, dry weather. March to May is hot; June to October is the green, rainy, cheaper season.
- How to reach
- Direct flights to Bangkok and Phuket from most major Indian cities, often 4–4.5 hours. Visa-on-arrival / e-visa options exist for Indians (always confirm current rules).
- Getting around
- Cheap and reliable: BTS and MRT in Bangkok, domestic flights and trains for distance, ferries between islands.
- Rough budget
- A week runs roughly ₹50,000–90,000 per person including flights, mid-range stays, food, and local transport.
Sample itinerary
- Days 1–3Bangkok: Grand Palace, temples, markets, street food, a day trip to Ayutthaya.
- Days 4–7Fly south for islands (Krabi or Phuket) or north to Chiang Mai for culture and hills.