Do Indians need visa for all countries in the Indochina Trail circuit?

Thailand (Bangkok) is visa-free for Indian passport holders for short stays, while Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) requires a mandatory e-Visa that should be applied for online at least a week before travel.

How many days is ideal for the Indochina Trail circuit?

10-12 days works best — roughly 4 days in Bangkok, 3-4 days in Hanoi (including a Halong Bay day trip), and 3-4 days in Ho Chi Minh City.

What is the total cost of the Indochina Trail circuit from India?

Budget roughly ₹35,000-₹45,000 per person for round-trip flights plus regional hops, and ₹1,200-₹3,500/day for stay, food and local travel depending on comfort level, totaling around ₹70,000-₹1,00,000 for a 10-day trip.

Can I do the Indochina Trail circuit with UPI / Indian cards?

UPI isn't accepted in Thailand or Vietnam yet, so carry a forex card or international debit/credit card along with some local cash for markets, taxis and street vendors.

When is the best time to visit Indochina Trail?

November to February offers the best mix of dry, cooler weather across Bangkok, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, along with manageable tourist crowds before the peak Christmas-New Year rush.

Indochina Trail Multi-Country Trip | Prices from ₹37,808

Circuit price right now

₹37,808

estimated total · DEL → BKK → HAN → SGN → DEL

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Leg-by-leg prices

Current best fare per flight leg

Leg	Best fare	Dates available
DEL → BKK	₹14,629	91 dates
BKK → HAN	₹7,542	91 dates
HAN → SGN	₹3,959	91 dates
SGN → DEL	₹11,678	91 dates
TOTAL FLOOR	₹37,808

Sum of cheapest available fares per leg — actual trip cost varies by chosen dates.

Circuit price trend (60 days)

Daily total floor price

₹35,332 low ₹42,991 high

Best price by trip length

Cheapest full date chain per stay bucket

≤ 7 days

₹35,222

8–10 days

₹35,960

11–14 days

₹35,928

15–21 days

₹35,285

22+ days

₹35,276

Destination guide per stop

Essential info for Indian travellers

VisaVisa-free

CurrencyTHB (₹1≈0.35)

Daily budget₹1,500–3,500

SafetyHigh

Carry Thai Baht cash for street food and markets, get a local SIM/eSIM at the airport for easy Grab rides, and note that UPI is not widely accepted so rely on cards or cash.

Visae-Visa required

CurrencyVND (₹1≈270.27)

Daily budget₹1,200–2,500

SafetyHigh

Exchange cash at authorized counters rather than street vendors for better Dong rates, UPI is not yet supported so keep a multi-currency card handy, and pre-book your e-Visa printout as it's checked on arrival at Tan Son Nhat.