7 Days in Vietnam Under ₹21K



7 Days in Vietnam Under ₹21K

Quick facts you’ll need first

  • Visa (Indian passport): e-visa available — USD 25 (single entry) (≈ ₹2,200). (eVisa Vietnam)

  • Exchange (used to calculate costs below): ~1 VND = ₹0.00336 (approx). (used to convert VND ticket prices to INR). (Xe)

Cheapest hostel / zostel picks (budget, central)

(books on Hostelworld / Tripadvisor — choose by date & review score)

HANOI (Old Quarter) — cheap + central:

  • The One Hostel / Little Charm / Hanoi Backpackers — dorm beds typically $5–$12 / night (~₹400–1,000). (Tripadvisor)

DA NANG (near My Khe beach):

  • The Backpacker Hostel / Travellers Nest / City Hostel — beds around $6–$15 / night (~₹480–1,200). (Agoda)

HO CHI MINH (District 1):

  • La Hostel Saigon / The Hideout / common backpacker hostels — dorms $5–$12 / night (~₹400–1,000). (Tripadvisor)

(Choose hostels in/near Old Quarter (Hanoi), Bach Dang/near Han River (Da Nang), Pham Ngu Lao / District 1 (HCMC) for best walking access.)

Budget assumptions used

  • Hostel (dorm) avg ₹800 / night (7 nights → ₹5,600). (Hostelworld)

  • Food (vegetarian, street/local restaurants) ~₹300–₹450 / day; I used ₹400/day. (street dishes often 25k–80k VND). (Vietnam Travelers)

  • Local transport: bus / Grab bike / short GrabCar rides — cheap (buses 7k–10k VND per ride). (Vietnamtour.in)

  • Domestic flights: budget airlines (VietJet, Bamboo) for city hops — ₹2,000–6,000 per leg depending on advance booking. I used ≈₹2,500 per domestic leg for estimates. (Skyscanner)

7-day sample itinerary (day-by-day; simple key points + distances + tickets)

Day 0 — Arrival

  • Land Hanoi (Noi Bai) — get a prepaid SIM at airport / buy local eSIM (~100k VND ≈ ₹340) or buy in city.

  • Transfer to Old Quarter by airport shuttle (cheaper) or taxi: shuttle ≈ 50–100k VND / taxi ≈ 350–400k VND. (Vietnam Marvel Travel)

Day 1 — Hanoi: Old Quarter stroll + Hoan Kiem Lake


  • Morning: check-in hostel in Old Quarter.

  • Walk: Hoan Kiem Lake → Ngoc Son Temple (lake & temple walking area) — FREE.

    • Distances: central Old Quarter → lake 0–0.5 km (walk).

  • Afternoon: explore streets, street food (pho chay / banh mi chay).

  • Evening: Hanoi Night Market (if weekend) + cafés.

  • Travel: walking / short Grab bike.

  • Tickets: none (free).

Day 2 — Hanoi: Temple of Literature + Hoa Lo + Water Puppet

  • Morning: Temple of Literature — ticket ~30,000 VND (≈ ₹100). Short bus / Grab or 2.5 km from Old Quarter (taxi/Grab 5–10 minutes). (templeofliterature.com)

  • Midday: Hoa Lo Prison (Hoa Lo Relic) — ticket ~30,000 VND (≈ ₹100). Walking/short Grab. (BestPrice Travel)

  • Evening: Thang Long Water Puppet Show (near Hoan Kiem) — ticket ~100,000–150,000 VND (≈ ₹340–₹500). Book earlier for guaranteed seats. (Klook Travel)

  • Distances: Temple of Literature ↔ Old Quarter ≈ 2–3 km (bus/Grab ~10–15 min).

  • Overnight Hanoi.

Day 3 — Hanoi → Da Nang (fly early morning) — Marble Mountains + My Khe beach

  • Take early domestic flight HAN → DAD (≈ 1h20m) — budget fare ~₹2,000–6,000 (book in advance). (expedia)

  • Arrival Da Nang: check into hostel near My Khe (10–20 min from airport by bus/Grab).

  • Afternoon: Marble Mountains — entrance ~40,000 VND (≈ ₹135); elevator extra if used 15k VND. Walk stairs / caves. (Ahoy, Vietnam!)

  • Sunset: My Khe Beach — free; walk along the beach.

  • Distances: Da Nang Airport → Marble Mountains ≈ 7–10 km (Grab 20–30 min).

Day 4 — Da Nang → Hoi An (day trip) — Old Town

  • Travel: Da Nang → Hoi An by local bus / shared shuttle / taxi (30–35 km, ~40–60 min). Buses / shuttle cheap.

  • Hoi An Ancient Town: entrance ticket 120,000 VND (covers 5 sites) ≈ ₹400. Walk the town, Japanese Covered Bridge, riverside, craft shops. (HoiAn Day Trip Company)

  • Evening: return to Da Nang or stay overnight in Hoi An (optional).

  • Distances: Da Nang ↔ Hoi An ≈ 30 km (bus/shuttle 40–60 min).

Day 5 — Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City (fly early) — Ben Thanh Market + evening stroll

  • Fly Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh (Tan Son Nhat) (~1h20m) — budget fare ~₹2,000–5,000. (Skyscanner)

  • Afternoon: check into District 1 hostel; walk Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Hue walking street (free).

  • Evening: try vegetarian local spots near Pham Ngu Lao / District 1.

Day 6 — Ho Chi Minh City: War Remnants + Notre Dame + Central Post Office

  • Morning: War Remnants Museum — 40,000 VND (≈ ₹135). Short walk / Grab from District 1. (Vietnamtour.in)

  • Afternoon: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (outdoor visit free), Central Post Office (free). Walk around District 1.

  • Evening: try local vegetarian restaurants near Le Thanh Ton / Pham Ngu Lao.

Day 7 — Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels day-trip OR free day

  • Option A (recommended): Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Duoc or Ben Dinh) — public bus + short walk or join a cheap group tour. Entrance ~90,000 VND (Ben Duoc ~90k; varies; some tours cost more but include transport). Bus route possible for ~20–60k VND total each way. (Travel Like Anna)

  • Option B: Explore Chinatown (Cholon), markets, coffee shops (free).

  • Evening: final shopping & pack.

Day 8 — Departure day (fly home from Ho Chi Minh)

  • Checkout, last-minute shopping at Ben Thanh, head to airport.

Tickets & attraction price summary (VND → approximate INR)

(major load-bearing ticket prices and sources)

Distances (approx.) — useful walking / travel pointers

  • Hanoi Old Quarter ↔ Hoan Kiem Lake: 0–0.5 km (walk).

  • Old Quarter ↔ Temple of Literature: ~2.5–3 km (bus/Grab 10–15 min).

  • Hanoi Old Quarter (main spots) all inside 1–3 km radius (great for walking).

  • Da Nang Airport ↔ My Khe Beach/City centre: ~5–7 km (15–30 min).

  • Da Nang ↔ Hoi An: ~30–35 km (bus ~40–60 min).

  • Ho Chi Minh District 1 main attractions: walking radius ~2–3 km.
    (Use Google Maps / Grab for exact walking routes; follow main roads — Old Quarter streets are narrow: walk, then hop on GrabBike for short hops.)

Vegetarian food — suggested dishes & nearest restaurant types

  • Hanoi: phở chay (vegetarian pho), bun rieu chay, tofu dishes, veggie spring rolls. Street/locals 25k–80k VND per dish. Recommended near Old Quarter / Ta Hien area. (Vietnam Travelers)

  • Da Nang / Hoi An: vegetarian rice bowls, vegetarian cao lau (limited), veggie street stalls near cafes in Old Town.

  • Ho Chi Minh: many vegetarian Vietnamese / Buddhist restaurants in District 1 & Pham Ngu Lao: expect 30k–100k VND per dish.

  • Daily vegetarian budget used: ~₹400 / day (3 meals; mostly street/local). (indochinatour.com)

How to travel between places (right path / tips)

  • Within city: Walk first (Old Quarters), then public bus for longer lines (fares 7k–12k VND), or GrabBike for short 1–3 km hops (~20–50k VND depending on city & surge). Use Google Maps + Grab app. (Vietnamtour.in)

  • Airport transfer: airport shuttle bus (cheapest) or Grab/taxi (faster but costlier). (Vietnam Marvel Travel)

  • City hops (Hanoi → Da Nang → HCMC): I recommend cheap domestic flights for time savings (1.5 hr each). Trains/buses are possible but long (Hanoi→HCMC over 30+ hours by bus). (Vinpearl)

Full budget estimate (7 nights, excluding international flights DEL↔VN)

(rounded, per person, conservative budget)

  • Hostels (7 nights dorm avg ₹800/night): ₹5,600

  • Domestic flights: HAN→DAD ≈ ₹2,500 + DAD→SGN ≈ ₹2,500 → ₹5,000 (book early for cheapest). (expedia)

  • Food (veg): ₹400 × 7 = ₹2,800. (indochinatour.com)

  • Local transport (buses/Grab short rides): ₹200 × 7 = ₹1,400. (Vietnamtour.in)

  • Attractions (sum of the ticketed entries listed above): ~470,000 VND ≈ ₹1,580. (templeofliterature.com)

  • Vietnam e-visa (USD 25) ≈ ₹2,215. (eVisa Vietnam)

  • SIM/local expenses/misc (coffee, small buys, tips): ₹300

  • Buffer / small tours / ferry / boat in Hoi An: ₹2,000

TOTAL ESTIMATE ≈ ₹20,900 per person (rounded).

This is a budget backpacker estimate — you can lower it by using more local buses, staying in cheaper dorms, and eating only street food; or raise it if you choose private rooms, tours, or taxis. (All numbers are approximate and depend on exact dates, bookings & surge pricing.)

Quick booking & on-ground tips (short)

  • Book domestic flights 3–6 weeks in advance for lowest fares (VietJet / Bamboo / Vietnam Airlines). (Vietjet Air)

  • Use Grab app for bike/taxi rides — cheaper than taxis for short trips. (travelvietnam.com)

  • Carry small change (VND 10k / 20k notes) — buses & small vendors prefer it. (vietnamtourism.org.vn)

  • Book Water Puppet & Cu Chi tickets in advance on Klook/GetYourGuide if travelling in peak season. (GetYourGuide)



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