NoMadYaest. 2026 · Chennai
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DESTINATIONS · GALLERY

Twenty places worth the flight.

Sorted by how easy your 🇮🇳 passport gets in. Photos shot by real travelers, not stock catalogue. The gold-bordered tiles (11of them) are countries I've personally visited, those get verified trip plans first.

● 11 VISITED   /   ○ 10 ON THE LIST

Egypt, Pyramids · Nile · Red Sea. Pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi.
EVISA

Egypt

Pyramids · Nile · Red Sea. Pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi.

Vietnam, Hanoi · Hoi An · Saigon. Paid e-Visa $25 single / $50 multi, 90 days.
EVISA

Vietnam

Hanoi · Hoi An · Saigon. Paid e-Visa $25 single / $50 multi, 90 days.

Thailand, Bangkok · Phuket · Krabi. 30 days visa-free (reverted from 60 on 21 May 2026); TDAC mandatory.
VISA-FREE

Thailand

Bangkok · Phuket · Krabi. 30 days visa-free (reverted from 60 on 21 May 2026); TDAC mandatory.

Indonesia, Bali · Nusa Penida · Gili Islands. 30 days at 6 entry points.
VISA-FREE

Indonesia

Bali · Nusa Penida · Gili Islands. 30 days at 6 entry points.

Malaysia, KL · Penang · Langkawi. Visa-free 30 days through 31 Dec 2026; MDAC mandatory.
VISA-FREE

Malaysia

KL · Penang · Langkawi. Visa-free 30 days through 31 Dec 2026; MDAC mandatory.

Sri Lanka, Colombo · Galle · Kandy. 30 days, FREE ETA confirmed through 2026.
VISA-FREE

Sri Lanka

Colombo · Galle · Kandy. 30 days, FREE ETA confirmed through 2026.

Kazakhstan, Almaty · Kolsai · Charyn. 14 days since 2024. Central Asia's secret.
VISA-FREE

Kazakhstan

Almaty · Kolsai · Charyn. 14 days since 2024. Central Asia's secret.

Cambodia, Angkor Wat · Phnom Penh · Siem Reap. $30 visa on arrival.
ON-ARRIVAL

Cambodia

Angkor Wat · Phnom Penh · Siem Reap. $30 visa on arrival.

Laos, Luang Prabang · Vientiane. $30 visa on arrival.
ON-ARRIVAL

Laos

Luang Prabang · Vientiane. $30 visa on arrival.

Hong Kong, Free Pre-Arrival Registration. 14-day visits, 6-month multi-entry validity.
EVISA

Hong Kong

Free Pre-Arrival Registration. 14-day visits, 6-month multi-entry validity.

Macau, Day trip from Hong Kong. 30 days visa-free (MOP 100 VoA only if extending).
VISA-FREE

Macau

Day trip from Hong Kong. 30 days visa-free (MOP 100 VoA only if extending).

Singapore, Marina Bay · Sentosa · hawker centers. $30 SGD eVisa.
EVISA

Singapore

Marina Bay · Sentosa · hawker centers. $30 SGD eVisa.

Japan, Paid eVisa ~₹450 via accredited agency since Sept 2025 (NOT free).
EVISA

Japan

Paid eVisa ~₹450 via accredited agency since Sept 2025 (NOT free).

South Korea, Sticker visa via KVAC ~₹3,400 (Indians NOT eligible for K-ETA). 90-day stays.
EVISA

South Korea

Sticker visa via KVAC ~₹3,400 (Indians NOT eligible for K-ETA). 90-day stays.

United Arab Emirates, Dubai · Abu Dhabi. AED 100 + 5% VAT (~₹2,715) 14-day VoA only with US/UK/EU/AU/CA visa; else paid e-visa ₹6,500.
ON-ARRIVAL

United Arab Emirates

Dubai · Abu Dhabi. AED 100 + 5% VAT (~₹2,715) 14-day VoA only with US/UK/EU/AU/CA visa; else paid e-visa ₹6,500.

Turkey, Istanbul · Cappadocia. $50 eVisa.
EVISA

Turkey

Istanbul · Cappadocia. $50 eVisa.

Georgia, Tbilisi · Batumi · Kazbegi. $35 e-Visa + mandatory health insurance ≥30,000 GEL from Jan 2026.
EVISA

Georgia

Tbilisi · Batumi · Kazbegi. $35 e-Visa + mandatory health insurance ≥30,000 GEL from Jan 2026.

Nepal, Kathmandu · Pokhara · Everest base camp. Zero visa needed.
VISA-FREE

Nepal

Kathmandu · Pokhara · Everest base camp. Zero visa needed.

Maldives, 90 days, free on arrival.
VISA-FREE

Maldives

90 days, free on arrival.

Bhutan, ₹1200 SDF/day mandatory tourism fee.
ON-ARRIVAL

Bhutan

₹1200 SDF/day mandatory tourism fee.

Qatar, Doha layover-friendly. Free 30-day VoA (extendable +30); Discover Qatar hotel mandatory for Indians.
VISA-FREE

Qatar

Doha layover-friendly. Free 30-day VoA (extendable +30); Discover Qatar hotel mandatory for Indians.