In the last few years, the choice of Indian tourists is changing rapidly. People used to reach the most famous place like Thailand, Maldives, Dubai to have fun during the holidays, while now the eyes of Indian travelers have turned to some new and low-crowd countries. Now the name of Azerbaijan has also been included in it. It is a beautiful country located at the confluence of Middle Asia and Europe, which is now becoming increasingly popular among Indian tourists.
If you are planning an international trip and want to do something new from places like Thailand or Maldives, then Azerbaijan is emerging as a great option for you. The reason for this is not only its beauty, but also a budget friendly, easy visa process and a friendly atmosphere towards the Indians there. The capital of Azerbaijan is a wonderful confluence of Baku, modern buildings and historical heritage. The view of the flame towers, old city, and Caspian C here enthrres the tourists. If you like to walk in the old streets, to know the culture close and also share great pictures on Instagram, then Baku is perfect destination.
How to reach Azerbaijan?
There are no direct flights from India to Baku at the moment, but you can reach there comfortably in 7 to 10 hours through airlines like Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Queue Airways. Return flight costs an average from ₹ 28,000 to ₹ 45,000. Talking about a visa, e-visa facility is available, which you can get online for only ₹ 1,800-₹ 2,000.
Hotel and food expenses?
Now talking about hotels, there is a system of staying according to every budget in Azerbaijan. Guesthouses or budget hotels start from ₹ 1,500, while 3-4 star hotels are available from ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 5,000. AirBNB option is also very popular here, where you can get a private apartment for ₹ 2,000 – ₹ 4,000. Apart from this, local food in food and drink is very tasty and cheap. In a simple restaurant, one gets a lot of food from ₹ 300 to ₹ 600. At the same time, Indian restaurants are also easily found, where dinner can be done for ₹ 500- ₹ 800. If you like to try street food, then you get tasty snacks for ₹ 100- ₹ 250.
Uber and Metro for Local Transport
The local transport here is also cheaper and convenient. Services like Uber reach ₹ 150- ₹ 300 from one part of the city to another, while the metro and pass are available in ₹ 100-₹ 150. If we talk about the total expenditure, then on an average of two people’s 5 -day trip costs ₹ 85,000 to ₹ 95,000, which includes flights, hotels, food, local travel and visa everything.
That’s why Azerbaijan is liked
Azerbaijan is a perfect destination for those who want European experience but also take care of pockets. Here the low crowd and the Indian friendly atmosphere makes it even more special. This is the reason that now Indian travelers are moving from Thailand and Maldives to new destinations like Azerbaijan.
