With travel opening up across India and internationally, many are looking for pocket-friendly vacations that are fun to explore. According to a recent report, Puri in Odisha is the most affordable tourist destination in India.
The research was carried out by the travel booking site Agoda, and the agency surveyed the numbers to reveal the most tourist-friendly destinations based on affordable accommodations, a press release with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia states.
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This is what makes Puri the most affordable tourist destination
The research analysed average room rents of properties across the most popular tourist destinations in April. Puri, being the most affordable destination, has the average room rate of INR 3,558. This is followed by Katra (Jammu & Kashmir), Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Gangtok (Sikkim) and Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) respectively. Krishna Rathi, Country Director, India at Agoda, said, “With 2023 already well underway and public holidays coming up in numerous regions, many of us are looking for a well-deserved break. But at the same time, with the cost of living in the daily news across the globe, we’re trying to be smart about how to spend our hard-earned cash. I’m hopeful that these Agoda findings will help travellers discover some exciting destinations and save money along the way.”
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Along the Asia-Pacific region, the tourist destinations that have the most pocket-friendly accommodations are Khon Kaen in Thailand, Sibu in Malaysia, Surakarta in Indonesia, Bacolod in the Philippines, Ninh Binh in Vietnam, Chiba in Japan, Gwangju in South Korea, Kinmen Islands in Taiwan, and Brisbane in Australia.
However, being pocket-friendly does not mean that these places don’t have much to do. From temples to scenic beaches and theme parks, these places are filled with hidden gems for travellers to explore and make the most of.
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So, in case you want to spend your next vacation in Puri, check out the places to explore in the temple town. And while you’re at it, you can book a stay at one of the hotels here.
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Anushka Goel
Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.
