India · Real Budget Travel

Budget Travel in India

Real trips, shared costs and practical itineraries from journeys we actually took in India.

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7 nights₹85,000 totalMaharashtra

Our completed March 2012 journey with real spending, six sightseeing days and a current cost comparison.

3 days₹26,800 for 5Andhra Pradesh

Sleeper trains, Chandrika Guest House, a hired seven-seater, vegetarian food and seven family attractions.

4 days₹12,800 ppKarnataka

2nd AC train, Mysore car, Airbnb homestay, meals and a full four-day Coorg itinerary.

3 days₹6,000 ppMaharashtra

3rd AC to Karjat, trek to Matheran, group stay, all meals, viewpoints, market and toy train.

What we pack

See the travel products, SIMs and gear we actually use

No generic list — this is our real kit from the trips on this site.