Looking for a trip during Christmas and New Year’s, but not sure where to go? A trip that includes a trip abroad and is budget-friendly is a good option. This list may be helpful. Hotels and flight tickets can be expensive during the Christmas and New Year’s period.
Want to travel this Christmas and New Year, but you’re not sure where? Looking for a trip that includes a trip abroad and is budget-friendly? This list may be helpful. Hotel and flight tickets are expensive during the Christmas and New Year period. While a five-day couple trip can cost less than ₹100,000 in some places, trip costs can reach ₹500,000 in places like Europe. Here are some options for celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Nepal – Couple Trip for Just ₹84,000
Indian couples can manage a five-day trip to Kathmandu and Pokhara on a budget. The total cost for flights, hotels, transportation, and food comes to around ₹84,000.
Flight – 38,000 rupees
Hotel – 20,000 rupees
Transport – 8,000 rupees
Food – 10,000 rupees
Extra expenses – 8,000 rupees
The biggest relief is that Nepal is visa-free, which makes the trip even more affordable.
Vietnam – Hanoi and Halong Bay for Rs 1.7–1.9 lakh
In the last two years, Vietnam has become a hot destination for Indian couples. A 5-day package, including flight, e-visa, Hanoi stay, and Halong Bay cruise, costs around Rs 1.70–1.90 lakh.
Flight – Rs 70,000–Rs 80,000
E-visa – Rs 4,000–Rs 5,000
Hotel – Rs 26,000
Food – Rs 18,000–Rs 22,000
Activities – Rs 22,000–Rs 28,000
UAE – Dubai and Abu Dhabi for ₹2.20–₹2.60 lakh
For those seeking a perfect blend of luxury and modern cities, the Dubai–Abu Dhabi package for 5 days costs ₹2.20–₹2.60 lakh.
Flight – ₹50,000
Visa – ₹11,000–₹18,000
Hotel – ₹48,000
Food – ₹22,000–₹28,000
Activities – ₹60,000–₹75,000
Hotel Tax – ₹3,000–₹4,000
Activities like Global Village, Desert Safari, Theme Parks, and Burj Khalifa increase the total budget.
Japan – High-End Experiences worth ₹3.5–₹4.6 lakh
A 5-day Tokyo–Hakone package to Japan falls squarely in the premium travel category. The total cost is between ₹3.5–₹4.6 lakh.
Flights – ₹1.6–₹2.0 lakh
Hotel – ₹80,000
Transport – ₹20,000–₹28,000
Food – ₹40,000–₹55,000
Activities – ₹35,000–₹50,000
Cherry blossom season or onsen experiences can further increase the budget.
Finland – ₹6–₹8.7 lakh, most expensive trip
If a couple wants to see the Northern Lights, stay in a glass igloo, and have an Arctic adventure, a 5-day Lapland package in Finland can cost ₹6–₹8.7 lakh.
Hotel – ₹2.2–₹2.8 lakh (glass igloos are the most expensive)
Activities – ₹1–₹1.4 lakh
Food – ₹50,000–₹60,000
Flights and premium tours make the trip the most expensive option.



