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Budget trips from Kolkata

Trips from Kolkata under ₹40,000

From Kolkata the hills of Darjeeling and Sikkim are a night's train away, Puri is the classic beach break, and Nepal is close. These 3 trips typically cost under ₹40,000 per person, including travel there and back, stays, food and local transport.

Estimates for one person sharing a room, October 2026. Not live prices.

At a glance

PlaceDaysTypical cost
Kathmandu4₹21,600
Kashmir5₹29,750
Andaman Islands5₹31,000

Where to go from Kolkata for under ₹40,000

Temples and people in Bhaktapur Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu

About ₹21,600 for 4 days

Durbar squares, stupas and Himalayan views; no visa needed for Indian citizens.

Getting there
Flight, about 1.5 hours
Best time
Best October to November, March to April
Travel, return
₹9,000–15,000
Stays, food, local (4 days)
₹7,200–12,000
Total per person
₹16,200–27,000
Read the Kathmandu guide
Shikaras on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Kashmir

About ₹29,750 for 5 days

Dal Lake houseboats, Gulmarg and Pahalgam meadows.

Getting there
Flight to Srinagar, usually one stop
Best time
Best April to October; December to February for snow
Travel, return
₹10,000–17,000
Stays, food, local (5 days)
₹12,500–20,000
Total per person
₹22,500–37,000
Read the Kashmir guide
Palm trees above a white-sand beach on Havelock Island

Andaman Islands

About ₹31,000 for 5 days

Clear water, coral and some of India's best beaches at Havelock and Neil.

Getting there
Flight to Port Blair, about 2 hours
Best time
Best November to April
Travel, return
₹8,000–14,000
Stays, food, local (5 days)
₹15,000–25,000
Total per person
₹23,000–39,000
Read the Andaman Islands guide

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Making ₹40,000 go further

Book trains early
IRCTC opens bookings 60 days ahead, and sleeper and 3AC berths on popular routes sell out weeks before long weekends. Tatkal opens a day before, at a higher fare.
Travel overnight
An overnight train or sleeper bus saves a night's stay and a day of travel, which is how most of the trips under ₹10,000 work.
Go midweek
Rooms in hill stations and beach towns often cost 30–50% less from Sunday to Thursday than at weekends.
Share the room
These estimates assume two people sharing a double room. Travelling solo, budget a little more for stays, or use hostels.

Questions

Budget trips from Kolkata: FAQs

Which of these trips from Kolkata costs least?

Kathmandu: about ₹21,600 per person for 4 days (₹16,200–27,000), including return travel (flight, about 1.5 hours), stays, food and local transport.

Do these costs include travel from Kolkata?

Yes. Each total includes the return journey from Kolkata by the mode shown, plus stays, food, local transport and entry fees for the number of days given. Flights and peak-season stays can cost more, so book early for long weekends.

How are these costs worked out?

They're typical per-person estimates in rupees for one person sharing a double room, estimated in October 2026. The lower figure is a careful budget (sleeper class, simple guesthouses, local food); the higher one is more comfortable. They aren't live prices; check fares before you book.

What if I'm travelling solo?

Budget a little more for stays, since you won't be splitting a room, or use hostels and dorms, which many of these places have. Travel and food cost about the same.

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