Thailand

A 5-to-7-day trip typically runs from around ₹45,000 per person for a budget itinerary to ₹1,80,000 or more per person for a luxury trip, including flights, hotels, food, and activities. Mid-range trips generally land somewhere in between, and costs shift with the season and how far ahead you book.

Seven to ten days lets you comfortably pair Bangkok with one island region, such as Phuket or Krabi, without feeling rushed. Five days works well if you're keeping to a single region — say, Bangkok and Pattaya, or just Phuket.

Yes, for the routes almost all tourists take — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and the main islands see millions of trouble-free visits every year. Government advisories do flag the southernmost border provinces (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat) and areas along the Thai-Cambodian border for ongoing security concerns, so these are worth avoiding regardless of your itinerary.

Beyond pad thai and mango sticky rice, don't miss tom yum goong and Bangkok's street-food scene, which has held Michelin recognition since 2018. Vegetarian and Jain-friendly versions of most Thai staples are widely available in tourist areas, and Indian restaurants cluster in Pattaya and Phuket for travelers who want a taste of home.