India is great for its budget traveling and sightseeing and is the most suitable for the middle class people. Lastly, it can also accommodate the cheapest traveler and provide him the same satisfaction that the millionaires derive from India.
Value for the money in India
In general, Indians have the tendency to charge more for tourists than their local people. The standard expenditure is that a cup of tea can be bought for Rs. 5 in the streets and Rs.20 in the cafes. As far as the food is concerned, for Rs.60 to 100 you can get a nice good Indian meals and Rs. 50 to 10 is enough to get snacks on the streets. It is the best value for the money you spend in India.
Accommodation prices differ according to the season and the place you are going to stay. If you are ready to go a bit low then you can get a single room for Rs.100 and double room for Rs.200. These are called the budget hotels with communal shower and toilet. If you are lucky you can get a big and spacious room with all the facilities and in case you are not lucky enough then you may very well get the opposite for the same price. It may end up at any way and so travelers have to make a bit exploration and find a good one instead of adjusting with what they are offered initially.
Taxies and rickshaws demand a great portion of money from the foreign people. The trick is you have to inquire the normal prices and bargain for half the rate. After a hard bargain you can go for a 15 minutes rickshaw ride for Rs.60. The rule is that you must bargain and agree a price before you engage the services. Then only you have the chances of escaping from the greedy taxi and rickshaw drivers.
The public mode of transport is the best mode and is the cheapest mode to travel in India.
The total budget for a trip to India
It is very difficult to arrive at the exact calculations however a rough estimate can be made to have an idea. To lead life in India in the cheapest manner you need $70 per week. A budget between $100 and $200 for a week will grant you the nice accommodation with nice restaurants and nice transport facilities. Between $300 and $500 is great for the best things possible in a travel and stay in India.
Bartering in India
It is a very common thing in India except in bars and restaurants. Ask for the half of the price they offered you. As a general rule foreigners must not expect to get the same price as locals but however do not spend more than its worth..
Money exchange in
Money exchange is easy and very conveniently done in India. Of course, when you go for the remote corners, small villages and mountain tops do not forget to have sufficient amount with you by doing a little bit of pre-planning. Beware of the middle men who may try to cheat you in exchanging money.
ATMs of India
Nowadays ATM machines are found everywhere in India. In addition, travelers’ cheques are the safest to travel in India. However do not entirely depend on them. Have some cash also so that it will be handy where they do not accept cheques.
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