Vietnam
Halong Bay, lantern towns and the best value in Southeast Asia.
A sample 6-day Vietnam itinerary
A realistic, low-backtracking route. Generate your own — shaped to your dates, budget and pace — in minutes.
Best time to visit
Vietnam is long, so weather varies by region. Overall, the best months are February to April and August to October. The north (Hanoi/Halong) is best in spring and autumn; the centre (Hoi An/Da Nang) is driest February–May; avoid the central October–November flood season.
Visa for Indians
Indian citizens need an e-visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel. Since 2023 the e-visa allows up to 90 days and single or multiple entry, which is plenty for a 1–2 week trip. Apply only on the official government portal to avoid agent mark-ups.
Visa rules change — always reconfirm on the official portal before booking. We re-verify these pages regularly (updated June 2026).
Trip cost from India
Vietnam is the cheapest of the popular SE-Asia trio on the ground. Per-person, per-day excluding international flights:
Ballpark for a 6-day trip: ₹42,000–68,000 per person incl. return flights (comfort).
Veg & Jain food
Vietnam is a quiet win for vegetarians and Jains thanks to Buddhist "chay" (vegetarian) restaurants in every town — fully meat-free, and many avoid pungent roots too. Watch for fish sauce in street stalls; "ăn chay" means "I eat vegetarian".
Safety & scams
Vietnam is safe for tourists including solo travellers; the biggest hazard is chaotic traffic. Petty scams cluster around taxis, cyclos and currency.
Vietnam FAQs
Yes — Indian passport holders need an e-visa, applied online before travel. It allows up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. Apply on the official government portal.
6–7 days covers a north-central highlights loop (Hanoi, Halong, Hoi An, Da Nang). Add the south (Ho Chi Minh, Mekong) for 10+ days.
Very — it is the best value of the popular SE-Asia trio on the ground. A comfortable 6-day trip is roughly ₹42,000–68,000 per person including flights.
Yes — Buddhist "chay" restaurants are everywhere and fully meat-free; say "ăn chay". Great for Jains too as many avoid pungent roots.