Alternatives
Alternatives to India Golden Triangle
India Golden Triangle costs USD 60–110 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best October to February. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of India Golden Triangle's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to India Golden Triangle
- 1
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in March, April, May, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 24% more per day
- Best March to May
- 2
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong at the same things: culture and food and romance.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to March
- 3
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is a lower-friction trip to organise.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 18% more per day
- Best October to March
- 4
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: culture and food and shopping.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 24% more per day
- Best November to March
- 5
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in March, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 38% more per day
- Best December to March
- 6
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong in March, April, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best February to April
- 7
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in March, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 18% more per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 47% more per day
- Best April to June