Top 10 Asian countries most visited by Indians 2025
Ranking | Country |
|---|---|
1 | Thailand |
2 | Malaysia |
3 | Indonesia |
4 | Singapore |
5 | Vietnam |
6 | Sri Lanka |
7 | Nepal |
8 | Bhutan |
9 | Philippines |
10 | Laos |
1. Thailand 🇹🇭
Visa Process: From June 2025, Indians enjoy visa-free entry for up to 60 days, with requirements like the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and proof of funds (~10,000 THB/pax) .
Budget (7 Days): ₹25,000–₹50,000 (budget); ₹50,000–₹80,000 (mid-range), including airfare, stay, food, transport, and sightseeing .
Culture & Diaspora: Strong Indian presence in Bangkok and Phuket; Indian cuisine widely available. Thailand's temples, beaches, and markets resonate with Indian tourists.
Top Attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chiang Mai night markets, Phuket/Krabi beaches.
2. Malaysia 🇲🇾
Visa Process: Indians get visa-free entry up to 30 days, via mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card until December 2026 .
Budget (5–7 Days): ₹50,000–₹65,000 including flights, accommodation, meals, and local travel .
Culture & Diaspora: Significant Indian-origin communities, especially in Kuala Lumpur’s Little India and Penang. The multicultural environment feels familiar and welcoming.
Top Attractions: Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, Penang heritage, beaches in Langkawi.
3. Indonesia 🇮🇩 (incl. Bali)
Visa Process: Indians are eligible for Visa on Arrival or e‑Visa, valid for 30 days and extendable once .
Budget (7 Days): ₹55,000–₹80,000: flights, stay, food, scooters/tours. Bali rates vary by island and lodging preferences.
Culture & Diaspora: Smaller Indian community, but Bali temples and vegetarian options resonate with Indian visitors.
Top Attractions: Ubud, Tanah Lot, Borobudur, Gili Islands, surf beaches, yoga retreats.
4. Singapore 🇸🇬
Visa Process: Requires e‑Visa, typically processed within 24–48 hours for Indian tourists.
Budget (4–5 Days): ₹60,000–₹80,000 including flights, hotel, food, and entry fees. Street food and MRT travel help manage costs.
Culture & Diaspora: Well-established Indian community in Little India; Indian festivals and cuisine are integral to the city's cultural fabric.
Top Attractions: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Universal Studios, Orchard Road shopping.
5. Vietnam 🇻🇳
Visa Process: Indians can apply for a 30‑day e‑Visa online; extendable locally .
Budget (7 Days): ₹45,000–₹60,000: street food, budget hotels, train travel, and entry to historic sites.
Culture & Diaspora: Growing Indian tourist community. Vibrant food markets and historical towns offer immersive experiences.
Top Attractions: Hanoi Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi tunnels.
6. Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Visa Process: As of Oct 2024, India is included in a free 30-day tourist visa pilot program valid through mid-2025 .
Budget (5–7 Days): ₹40,000–₹60,000: flights, affordable beaches, train journeys, and temple visits.
Culture & Diaspora: Strong cultural ties historically; Indian cuisine and friendly local attitude are a bonus.
Top Attractions: Colombo, Galle Fort, Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lankan tea estates, Yala safari.
7. Nepal 🇳🇵
Visa Process: Visa-free entry for Indians via passport or voter ID under the Indo-Nepal Treaty.
Budget (Week-long trip): ₹20,000–₹40,000: low-cost stays, local transit, trekking permits, and food.
Culture & Diaspora: Shared heritage and languages; deeply spiritual and familiar social environment.
Top Attractions: Kathmandu temples, Pokhara valley, Annapurna Base Camp trek, Lumbini pilgrimage.
8. Bhutan 🇧🇹
Visa Process: Indians enjoy visa-free access, needing a permit only if traveling beyond border towns .
Budget (5 Days): ₹40,000–₹70,000: guesthouses/standard hotels, local transport, permit fees, meals.
Culture & Diaspora: Bhutan shares Vajrayana Buddhist traditions; cultural festivals (tshechus) and peaceful traditions appeal to Indian spiritual travelers.
Top Attractions: Tiger’s Nest (Paro), Thimphu sights, cultural festivals, Himalayan vistas.
9. Philippines 🇵🇭
Visa Process: From June 8, 2025, Indians get visa-free entry for 14 days, or 30 days if holding certain valid visas .
Budget (7 Days): ₹50,000–₹70,000: includes flights to Manila, beach resorts (Boracay, Cebu), island ferry transfers, meals.
Culture & Diaspora: Friendly locals, many English speakers, growing Indian food availability in Manila and resort islands.
Top Attractions: Boracay, Chocolate Hills (Bohol), Manila heritage sites, scuba diving in Cebu.
10. Laos 🇱🇦
Visa Process: Indian citizens are eligible for Visa on Arrival for up to 30 days, with minimal documentation .
Budget (7 Days): ₹45,000–₹60,000: guesthouse stays, river cruises, temple visits, intercity buses.
Culture & Diaspora: Laid-back, Buddhist-majority society; less Indian diaspora but appealing spiritual and slow-travel vibe.
Top Attractions: Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls, Mekong River cruises, Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Final Note
These 10 countries consistently top the list for Indian travelers due to simplified visa rules (visa‑free, VOA, e‑Visa), affordable travel costs, cultural comfort via diaspora or shared heritage, and wide-ranging attractions—from beaches to temples to wildlife. As the Indian passport gains more travel power in 2025 (58+ visa-free countries) visafreecountries.com, these destinations are increasingly reachable—and rewarding—choices.
