Thailand · Southeast Asia
Your destination at a glance
Thailand remains a popular first overseas holiday for Indian travellers because of its air links, established visitor infrastructure and genuine variety beyond the main gateways. Bangkok is dense and layered, with gilded temple roofs, canal boats, night markets and air-conditioned malls within a few kilometres of one another. South of it lie the limestone karsts and clear water of the Andaman coast around Krabi and Phi Phi, and the calmer gulf beaches. North, around Chiang Mai, the pace drops sharply: teak temples, hill villages, night bazaars and elephant sanctuaries set in forested valleys. It suits honeymooners, groups of friends and families with children, though Pattaya and parts of central Bangkok are worth checking against exactly who is travelling with you.
| Best time to visit | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb (shoulder: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct) |
|---|---|
| Suggested duration | 6–8 Days |
| Starting price | ₹24,000 per person — a starting figure, confirmed in your proposal |
| Region | Thailand · Southeast Asia |
| Trip style | Beach, honeymoon |
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The former royal compound beside the Chao Phraya river, a walled quarter of gilded spires, mirrored mosaic and guardian statues. Within it stands Wat Phra Kaew, the temple of the Emerald Buddha and the most revered image in the country. A strict dress code is enforced at the gate.
A small archipelago in the Andaman Sea reached by ferry or speedboat from Phuket and Krabi. Day trips take in Maya Bay, snorkelling stops over coral, a viewpoint climb on Phi Phi Don, and the limestone cliffs and sea caves that ring the group. Some bays close seasonally for reef recovery.
The Temple of Dawn on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya, its central prang encrusted with broken Chinese porcelain and seashell. Visitors cross by a short ferry from Tha Tien, climb the steep lower terraces for river views, and often return in the evening when the tower is lit.
Thailand's largest island, ringed by west-facing bays from busy Patong to the quieter Kata, Karon and Nai Harn. Visitors swim and take water sports in season, ride out to the Big Buddha and Promthep Cape for sunset, and use the island as a base for boat trips into Phang Nga Bay.
The old walled city in the northern hills holds hundreds of teak and brick temples, among them Wat Chedi Luang, with Doi Suthep on the ridge above. Outside town, sanctuaries that no longer offer riding let visitors feed, bathe and simply observe rescued elephants in forested enclosures.
A resort city on the gulf coast about two hours from Bangkok, with a long curved bay, offshore islands and a busy nightlife strip. Daytime visitors take boats across to Koh Larn for swimming, and see the all-teak Sanctuary of Truth and the Nong Nooch tropical garden.
Canal markets outside Bangkok, of which Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa are the best known, where vendors sell fruit, noodles and grilled seafood from wooden boats. Visitors hire a paddled sampan or a long-tail to move between the stalls. The markets are at their busiest very early in the morning.
Khao Phing Kan in Phang Nga Bay, named for the freestanding limestone stack offshore that appeared in a 1974 Bond film. Long-tail and speedboat tours stop for photographs, then continue on to sea caves, mangrove channels and the stilt village of Koh Panyee for lunch.
A starting point, not a fixed package
Visit Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Bangkok), Floating markets.
Visit Phi Phi Islands, James Bond Island (Krabi).
Visit Wat Arun.
Visit Phuket beaches.
Visit Chiang Mai temples & elephant sanctuaries.
Visit Pattaya.
Season by season
Getting there from India
Bangkok is the main gateway, with Phuket and other airports useful for beach-first itineraries. Direct and one-stop flights operate from several Indian cities.
There is no practical through passenger rail journey from India. Thai rail can support selected domestic sectors after arrival.
Overland travel from India is complex and not a normal holiday route. Domestic flights, trains, coaches and private transfers connect the main visitor regions.
Know before you go
The Thai baht is the local currency. Cards are accepted at hotels, malls and larger restaurants, while street markets and tuk-tuks run on cash.
Thai is the national language. English is understood in tourist districts, hotels and airports, though a translation app helps in smaller towns.
Thailand is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST).
Tropical, with a cool dry season, a hot spell before the rains, and a wetter monsoon period that brings heavy but usually short afternoon showers.
Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are easy to buy at the airport, roaming packs work well, and Wi-Fi is standard in hotels, cafes and malls.
Thai cooking balances chilli, lime, fish sauce and palm sugar. Fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried shrimp can appear in vegetable dishes, so vegetarians should request jay or mangsawirat food. At temples, cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes, and avoid touching heads or pointing feet at sacred images.
Entry requirements
Thailand revised its visa-exemption rules in 2026. Indian passport holders should check their current exemption or eVisa eligibility, permitted stay and arrival requirements on official Thai channels before booking.
Thailand official eVisa portal Checked 2026-08-30
Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa update Checked 2026-08-30
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Useful answers
November to February is generally the easiest period for a first Thailand trip, with lower humidity and drier conditions across many popular regions. March to May is very hot. June to October is the wetter monsoon period, although rainfall and sea conditions differ between the Andaman coast, Gulf islands and northern Thailand, so route-specific timing matters.
6 to 8 days is a good first-trip duration for Thailand. It allows Bangkok plus one beach region or northern destination without making the holiday a sequence of airport transfers. Four or five days works for a focused Bangkok-and-beach break, but a full week gives travellers more breathing room and better accounts for domestic travel time.
The Orbitz Holidays master-list starting price for Thailand is ₹24,000 per person. This is a starting figure rather than a guaranteed final trip total. The final amount can vary with travel dates, hotel category, occupancy, transport and confirmed inclusions. Any unconfirmed taxes, entry charges, activities or airfare should be confirmed before travel.
Thailand’s visa-exemption rules for Indian passport holders have changed in recent years and can be extended, shortened or replaced by new conditions. Digital arrival requirements may also apply. Exact entry eligibility, permitted stay, fees and any processing time should be confirmed before travel. The local currency is the Thai baht, THB.
Thailand suits couples, families and first-time Southeast Asia travellers who want city culture combined with beaches. Bangkok’s Grand Palace provides the strongest historic and ceremonial landmark, Phuket offers a major resort base, and the Phi Phi Islands add the dramatic marine scenery associated with southern Thailand. The mix makes a one-country trip feel highly varied.
The published starting price is ₹24,000 per person. Exact hotel category, meals, transfers, sightseeing, permits, taxes and transport are included only when stated in the final proposal. Confirm the itemised inclusions before payment.
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