11 Best Places for International Trip with Friends

If you're looking for adventure and new experiences, exploring places outside of India with your friends is a great way to create unforgettable memories. There are innumerable locations around the world that are just waiting to be discovered, from vibrant cities to breathtaking natural settings. Here are a few of the top destinations for trips with friends.

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List of Best Places to Visit with Friends

1. Singapore

Popular Cities to Visit in Singapore	Popular Tourist Spots in Singapore
Singapore	Marina Bay Sands Merlion Statue Suntec City Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Gardens By the Bay Singapore Flyer Helix Bridge Masjid Sultan Sentosa Beach Chinatown Universal Studios Night Safari Singapore Botanic Garden Little India Clarke Quay Jurong Bird Park Singapore Cable Car Pulau Ubin Fort Canning Park Sri Mariamman Temple

(Also Read: Best Places to Visit in Singapore)

Best Time to Visit - Best time to visit Singapore is from November to April.

Average Travel Expenses - INR 35,000 to INR 50,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 3 to 5 Days

Visa Requirements – You will need to have your tourist visa for Singapore before you arrive in the country.

2. Cambodia

Popular Cities to Visit in Cambodia	Popular Tourist Spots in Cambodia
Siem Reap	Angkor Wat Archaeological Park Phnom Kulen Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre Phare, the Cambodian Circus



Phnom Penh	National Museum of Cambodia The Royal Palace Cambodian Living Arts Wat Phnom Koh Dach Bassac Lane Russian Market






Battambang	Phnom Sampeau Bamboo Train

Other Tourist Attractions	Cambodia Landmine Museum, Phumi Khna Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, Thmor Sor Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom Bokor Mountain, Kampot Crab Market, Kep Preah Vihear, Dangrek Mountains Irrawaddy dolphins, Kratie

(Also Read: 29 Tourist Places in Cambodia)

Best Time to Visit – The best time to visit Cambodia is from November to March and March to April.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 25,000 to INR 45,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 4 to 6 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens are eligible for Visa-on-arrival in Cambodia

3. Bhutan

view of buddha dordenma statue in bhutan

Popular Cities to Visit in Bhutan	Popular Tourist Spots in Bhutan
Thimpu	Tango Gompa National Memorial Chhorten Buddha Dordenma Statue Dochula Pass Jungshi handmade paper factory Dechen Phodrang Monastery





Paro	Paro Taktsang National Museum of Bhutan Namgay Artisanal Brewery Paro Craft Market



Punakha	Punakha Dzong Punakha Suspension Bridge Talo Monastery Mo Chhu



Trongsa	Yutong La Pass Chendebji Chorten Tongsa Dzon The Tower of Trongsa Museum



Jakar	Wangduechhoeling Palace Ogyen Choling Palace Museum

Phuentsholing	Karbandi Monastery Amo Chhu crocodile breeding centre Shil Torsa River Crocodile Zoo



Samdrup Jongkhar	Bhairav Kunda Shiva Mandir Mithun Breeding Farm

(Also Read: Tourist Places in Bhutan)

Best Time to Visit Bhutan – Best time to visit Bhutan is from March to May and June to August.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 22,000 to 35,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 5 to 6 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens do not require a tourist visa to visit Bhutan.

4. Thailand

Popular Cities to Visit in Thailand	Popular Tourist Spots in Thailand
Pattaya	Terminal 21 Wat Phra Yai Temple

Phuket	Wat Chalong Big Buddha Cape Phrom Thep Old Phuket Town



Krabi	Phi Phi Island
Bangkok	Floating Markets Siam Paragon Lumphini Park Chao Phraya River The Grand Palace




Hat Yai	Wat Hat Yai Nai Kim Yong Market

Chiang Mai	Phu Ping Palace Doi Suthep Vipassana Meditation Centre

Chiang Rai	The Black Temple Wat Rong Khun Night Bazaar Pong Phrabat Waterfall



Ayutthaya	The city of Ayutthaya
Other Tourist Attractions	Ko Samui Island

(Also Read: Tourist Places in Thailand)

Best Time to Visit - Best time to visit Thailand is from November to April

Average Travel Expenses – INR 45,000 to INR 70,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 10 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian tourists are eligible for Visa-free in Thailand.

5. Sri Lanka

Popular Cities to Visit in Sri Lanka	Popular Tourist Spots in Sri Lanka
Colombo	Beira Lake
Nuwara Eliya	Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Ashoka Vatika Hakgala Botanical Garden Ram Bodh Waterfalls



Kandy	Temple of the tooth
Galle	Whale-watching tour from Galle to Mirissa
Dambulla	Dambulla cave temple
Bentota	Kosgoda turtle hatchery
Anuradhapura	Ruins of the city
Sigiriya	Sigiriya Fort
Other Tourist Attractions	Tangalle Beach Pinnawala elephant orphanage Yala national park Dondra Lighthouse Thai Pongal Festival

(Also read: Best Beaches in Sri Lanka)

Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka – The best time to visit Sri Lanka is from December to April.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 50,000 to INR 80,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 10 to 12 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens are eligible for Visa-free in Sri Lanka.

6. Nepal

Popular Cities to Visit in Nepal	Popular Tourist Spots in Nepal
Bharatpur	Chitwan National Park
Pokhara	Phewa Lake
Solukhumbu	Gokyo Lakes Namche Bazaar
Solukhumbu	Gokyo Lakes Namche Bazaar
Bandipur	Siddha Gufa
Kathmandu	Narayanhiti Royal Palace Kathmandu bazaar Boudhanath Stoupa Langtang National Park



Annapurna	Annapurna Mountain Ranges

(Also Read: Tourist Places in Nepal)

Best Time to Visit Nepal – The best time to visit Nepal is from March to June and August to September.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 18, 000 per person to INR 30,000.

Approximate Travel Duration – 5 to 6 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Nepal.

7. Malaysia

Popular Cities to Visit in Malaysia	Popular Tourist Spots in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur	Petronas Twin Towers Taman Negara National Park


Pahang	Genting Highlands Cameron Highlands

Langkawi	Underwater World Langkawi
Malacca	The Shore Sky Tower Jonker Street Night Market Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum A Famosa The Huskitory

Best Time to Visit Malaysia – The best time to visit Malaysia is from January to November

Average Travel Expenses – INR 40,000 to INR 70,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 7 Days

Visa Requirements - You will need to have your tourist visa for Malaysia before you arrive in the country.

8. Dubai

Popular Cities to Visit in Dubai	Popular Tourist Spots in Dubai
Dubai	Burj Khalifa Palm Jumeirah Dubai Fountain Dubai Mall Dubai Creek Al Fahidi Fort Dubai Desert Safari Dubai indoor ski resort Burj Al Arab Ferrari World Dubai

Best Time to Visit Dubai – The best time to visit Dubai is from April to October

Average Travel Expenses – INR 50,000 to INR 1,00,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 4 to 5 Days

Visa Requirements - You will need to have your tourist visa for Dubai before you arrive in the country.

9. Indonesia

Popular Cities to Visit in Indonesia	Popular Tourist Spots in Indonesia
Bali	Ubud Monkey Forest Uluwatu Temple Tirta Empul Temple Waterbom Bali Bali Safari and Marine Park




Jakarta	National Monument Ragunan Zoo Dufan Ancol


Surabaya	Surabaya Submarine Monument Surabaya North Quay Carnival Park Surabaya


Medan	Tjong A Fie Mansion Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery State Museum of North Sumatra


Makassar	Fort Rotterdam Makassar Samalona Island Fort van Gowa Sultanaat - Benteng Somba Opu Museum Balla Lompoa Balai Taman Nasional Bantimurung Bulusaraung




Bandung	Museum Geologi Great Mosque of Bandung Gedung Sate Dusun Bambu Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Djuanda




Batam	The Illusion Sekupang Nongsa Beach Abang Island



Lombok	Selong Belanak Beach Sendang Gile Waterfall Lombok Wildlife Park

Best Time to Visit Indonesia – The best time to visit Indonesia is from April to October.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 50,000 to INR 1,00,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 5 to 6 Days

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens are eligible for Visa-on-arrival in Indonesia.

10. Mauritius

Popular Cities to Visit in Mauritius	Popular Tourist Spots in Mauritius
Mauritius	Le Morne Black River Gorges National Park Chamarel Coloured Earth Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Ile Aux Cerfs Ganga Talao or Grand Bassin Trou Aux Biches Belle Mare Plage Pereybere La Cambuse Parc Francois Leguat Cascavelle Tamarin Waterfalls Trou Aux Cerfs Eureka House The Sugar Museum Blue Penny Museum The Photo Museum Grand Baie Bazaar Moka Port Louis Market Flic En Flac The Albion Light House Mahebourg Ilot Gabriel

(Also Read: Top 20 Beaches in Mauritius for Holiday Destination)

Best Time to Visit Mauritius - The best time to visit Mauritius is from October to December.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 60,000 to INR 80,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 7 to 10 days.

Visa Requirements – Indian citizens are eligible for visa-on-arrival in Mauritius.

11. Seychelles

Popular Cities to Visit in Seychelles	Popular Tourist Spots in Seychelles
Seychelles	Mahe Island Cousine Island Baie Lazare Seychelles Natural History Museum Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clarke Market Cathedral of our Lady of Immaculate Conception Morne Seychellois National Park Anse Source D’Argent Aldabra Island Anse Lazio Bird Island Ste Anne Marine National Park

Best Time to Visit Seychelles – The best time to visit Seychelles is from June to August.

Average Travel Expenses – INR 1,00,000 to INR 2,00,000 per person.

Approximate Travel Duration – 7 to 10 days.

Visa Requirements - Seychelles is a visa-free country for Indian citizens, you will not require a visa on arrival or e-visa to enter the country. However, travellers still need to obtain a permit. You cannot apply for the permit online. Instead, you need to avail the permit upon arrival to the island nation.

Things to Keep in Mind Before Travelling with Friends

Wants and Needs: Keep in mind and consider everyone’s wants and needs during the planning process when deciding on accommodation, itineraries, etc.
Travel Styles: It is important to discuss the most comfortable mode of transport for everybody to travel to and in the new city you’ll be going to.
Personal Space: It is important to plan an itinerary where everybody has a little bit of alone time to go and explore the new city on their own.
Adaptability: As a group, not everyone is the same in adapting to each other’s behaviours. It’s important to understand that and try to be flexible towards each other's behaviours.
Money: Plan and discuss how the money will be handled during the trip. If everyone will be giving money to one person and they will be managing the expenses or will the members be managing it on their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is it cheaper to travel with a friend?

Depending on the friend or the group of friends you are travelling with and your travel choices, the travel expenses will differ.

How do I choose a group trip date?

While choosing a group trip date, make sure to take into consideration everyone’s schedule and availability and fix a date most suitable to all the members.

Which is the closest international trip from India?

Nepal is the closest international trip from India. Indian citizens do not require visa to visit Nepal.

Which country is 2 hours away from India?

Bhutan is just 2 hours from India by flight.

Which country is 4 hours away from India?

Sri Lanka is just 4 hours away from India by flight.

How strong is Indian passport?

As per the Henley Passport Index 2023, India is ranked at the 80th position along with Senegal and Togo, with visa-free access to 57 countries.

11 Best Places for International Trip with Friends

List of Best Places to Visit with Friends

1. Singapore

2. Cambodia

3. Bhutan

4. Thailand

5. Sri Lanka

6. Nepal

7. Malaysia

8. Dubai

9. Indonesia

10. Mauritius

11. Seychelles

Things to Keep in Mind Before Travelling with Friends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to travel with a friend?

How do I choose a group trip date?

Which is the closest international trip from India?

Which country is 2 hours away from India?

Which country is 4 hours away from India?

How strong is Indian passport?

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