What budget for activities and outings India?

Entrance fees to museums and monuments are affordable. A national monument costs Rs. 550, while a secondary monument costs Rs. 300. Only the Taj Mahal represents a significant budget, with a ticket costing Rs. 1,250 for foreigners.

In monsoon season, the best activity - and it won't cost you a rupee - is a siesta! Trekking in the cooler months, from November to March, doesn't require a budget, except of course if you want to climb the Himalayas, for which you'll need sherpas and access fees.

It's all about haggling. And you quickly get used to it, even if the prices are already very affordable, you don't deviate from the rule. You haggle in markets and small stores where prices are not displayed.

Keep small denominations and coins handy to pay for local transport and small everyday purchases, as shopkeepers are often short of change. What's more, if you're haggling, it's not a good idea to pay with a large bill...

Nothing is expensive in India except diamonds! A ticket to a show or a night out at a disco is generally affordable, and for much less than in Europe.

What budget to eat India?

You can eat for a few rupees from one end of India to the other. A thali in the south, or a dal and chapatis in the north, will cost you around a hundred rupees in a small local restaurant. If you opt for an air-conditioned restaurant, the bill will be higher, usually around Rs. 500. The bill in the very best restaurants in the big cities, or in famous restaurants with a view, can reach Rs. 3,000 per person, but this is rare.

You can have a chai, coffee, lassi or fresh fruit juice for next to nothing in India. It's all part of the pleasure of traveling in this country!

What is the budget for accommodation India?

Although prices have risen sharply in recent years, it is still possible to travel and stay in India on a very reasonable budget.

Low budget: it's possible to travel for less than €20 a day, eating in dhabas, staying in small guesthouses and taking sleeper class local buses or trains.

Average budget: at €60 per day, you'll be sleeping in good-quality hotels. From time to time, you can treat yourself to a luxury night or a chauffeur-driven car. All restaurants are affordable.

Big budget: with €150 to €200 per day, you'll sleep every night in a palace. You'll fly if necessary and travel in a chauffeur-driven car.

Travel budget India and cost of living

The cost of living is very low in India. But tourist services can be top-of-the-range and therefore expensive. Services are more expensive in cities than in remote areas. Hotels from the mid-range upwards are of a good standard.

Taxes vary according to the price of the room. From Rs. 7,500 per night, the room corresponds to the "luxury" range and the tax rate is 27%.