siliconindia | | April 20189overnight stays with 19 percent of them opting for five-star accommodation. The new Indian travelers have evolved and are geared up to experience destinations, even if just once in a lifetime and feed their growing curiosity. Some even prefer to take the route less travelled and discover interesting places. Interestingly, with the recent Visa-On-Arrival policies, Indians can now visit many places hassle-free. They get to discover the world and experience it at large. The landscape for this new breed of Indian tourists is changing fast and more countries are building new and innovative campaigns to entice Indian travelers. They are reaching out through all available media platforms to feed the voracious travel bug. And to make the journey more memorable, today, Indians have access to 59 countries worldwide where Visa-On- Arrival is a convenient option for them. While you begin your travel, you need to take care of few things that are crucial for your smooth journey. Various destinations require numerous documents. The Visa Fee and validity differ from $5 to $100 and from 30 days to six months respectively, in various countries. For instance, Thailand charges 1000 Thai Baht for a stay of 15 days, whereas Tanzania charges $50 for three months. On one hand, Cape Verde charges 42 Euros and on the other hand, Jordan charges 40 Jordan Dinar for single entry for two months.These countries also look for documents such as Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay, Passport, Return Ticket, Yellow Fever Certificate to mention a few.A large number of countries have realized this outburst of travelling interest amongst Indians. Basis this, they have been supplementing their visa facilities with more and more alluring offers. In the wake of this scenario, Thailand is one of the smart countries who understand how to benefit from favorable situations like this. The country has recently cut-off 50 percent of its visa fees to attract the Indian tourists. Going hand in hand even Taiwan, Jordon, Cambodia and Fiji have added attractive offers to their deals and packages especially for Indians. Malaysia recently changed its policies by allowing visa-free entrance to Indians and Indians living abroad. India is the sixth biggest source of tourists for Malaysia and biggest ambassador to promote Malaysia to the world. Other countries like Thailand, Dubai & Singapore also offer Visa on Arrival (VOA) facilities to capture more attention. For Jordan, Indians entering and exiting Jordan from Aqaba, along the Red Sea are granted a 1 month visa for free.On the other side, India is also a country that attracts a large number of tourists and offers VOA to 145 countries. This has brought India in the list of one of the most frequently visited destinations. With this, it is also UAE's one of the most important tourist markets due to its deep historical ties at all levels ­ political, economic and cultural. So, let's make travelling a journey full of fun where you can enjoy those few special days of your holiday itinerary with comfort and ease. Just be careful to manage a few things before you start your international expedition, such as the documents to be carried, list of popular places to visit and sufficient funds for an enjoyable stay. So plan, implement and get ready to collect memories of places you want to travel to. The new Indian travelers have evolved and are geared up to experience destinations, even if just once in a lifetime and feed their growing curiosity.Shikhar Aggarwal
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