Festive lights without the high price. The cheapest destinations in India for a Christmas vacation, with costs, booking tips and plans.

Ring in the New Year without overspending. The best budget trips in India for the New Year, with party and peaceful options, costs and tips.

Celebrate the festival of colours on a budget. The most affordable places to visit in India during Holi, with festival dates, safety tips and costs.

Waterfalls, forts and misty hills nearby. The cheapest monsoon weekend getaways from Mumbai and Pune, with routes, costs and safety tips.

Golden light, clear skies and colourful festivals. The best affordable autumn destinations in India for photography, with tips and budgets.

Explore Rishikesh on a budget with cheap hostels, local food, free sights and a simple 3-day itinerary. Daily costs and money-saving tips.

Explore Jaipur on a budget with cheap stays, a composite ticket, local food, free sights and a 3-day plan. Daily costs and money tips.

Explore Varanasi on a budget with cheap hotels near the ghats, street food, free aartis, boat ride tips and a 3-day itinerary with costs.

Plan Amritsar on a budget with free langar, cheap stays near the Golden Temple, Wagah border tips, street food and a 2-day itinerary.

See Udaipur on a budget with cheap lake-view hostels, free sunset spots, local food, smart boat ride tips and a 3-day itinerary with costs.