Diwali 2025 Budget Trip: Visit these 5 beautiful places in India for just Rs 5000 during Diwali holidays..

Diwali 2025 Budget Travel Ideas: Diwali is a festival of lights, celebrations, and family reunions, but many people prefer to turn this festival into a short travel break. If you too want to experience something new this Diwali 2025, but want to keep your pockets light, don't worry. There are many beautiful places in India where you can enjoy a two- to three-day trip for less than 5,000 rupees. Dhanteras and Chhoti Diwali are weekends, followed by two days off for Diwali and Govardhan Puja in most offices. This leaves you with four days off. You can use the options given here to travel on a budget during this four-day holiday.

However, for budget travel, keep in mind to use local transportation. Homestays or dharamshalas are affordable, so stay there. Booking tickets online in advance can help avoid expensive travel.

Rishikesh

This is the nearest weekend getaway for those in Delhi-NCR. You can enjoy rafting, yoga retreats, Ganga Aarti, and Jhulapul walk here. Travel by bus and stay in a hostel or ashram on the banks of the Ganga. This will cost approximately 700 to 1000 rupees per day. A two-night and three-day trip to Rishikesh can cost a total of 3500 to 4500 rupees.

Pushkar, Rajasthan

During Diwali, Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple are illuminated with lamps. Affordable guesthouses, delicious Rajasthani food, and folk music are all available here. You can reach here by train or bus, with fares ranging from 1000 to 2000 rupees. Rooms are available for around 800 rupees. For a budget trip, the total cost can be 4000 to 4500 rupees.

Lansdowne

If you want to celebrate Diwali away from the hustle and bustle, Lansdowne is the perfect place. Its pine forests, lakes, and cool breeze soothe the mind. Buses from Delhi can be found for ₹500 to ₹600, and hotels for ₹1000 to ₹1200. The total cost of the trip will be around ₹4500.

Gokarna, Karnataka

Also known as Mini Goa, if you're in South India, Gokarna is a paradise for budget travelers. Fewer crowds, beautiful beaches, and homestays starting at ₹500. For a budget trip, take a local train or sleeper bus, and cut down on street food. A trip here can be done for ₹5,000.

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