Indian passport holders have the option of travelling visa-free to several beautiful countries across the world this year.
The Indian passport holds the 66th rank in 2018, with the
world's most powerful passport belonging to Singapore. For Indian passport
holders therefore, travelling to most of the conventional 'touristy'
destinations comes with the baggage of a travel visa.
So in 2018, why not choose the countries where you don't
need to struggle with a visa at all?
Indian passport holders in 2018 can travel to 25 countries
without a visa.
Take a look at 7 countries that allow Indian citizens to
travel visa-free.
INDONESIA
Indian passport holders are exempted from a tourist visa for
stay in Indonesia up to 30 days.
WHY GO: Bali, one of the world's most popular
tourist destinations is in Indonesia. The Indonesian archipelago comprises many
pristine islands from Gili and Lombok to the Komodo island. Jakarta, the
country's capital, is a bustling Asian city. Indonesia just hosted the Asian
Games.
BHUTAN
The tiny landlocked country bordering India offers visa-free
travel to Indian passport holders.
WHY GO: The world's happiest country, Bhutan,
has scenes straight out of a dream. The country's capital Thimphu is best known
for its Buddhist sites. The huge Tashichho Dzong, a fortified monastery and
government palace with gold-leafed roofs, to Tiger's Nest in Paro, Bhutan is
home to some jaw-dropping sites.
MALDIVES
Sonakshi Sinha in Maldives
The island country allows visa-free visit to Indian passport
holders for a period of 90 days.
WHY GO: The pristine beaches to the atolls,
Maldives is a slice of heaven in the Indian Ocean. The island country comprises
26 ring-shaped atolls and is a famous honeymoon destination with Indian
tourists.
MAURITIUS
Mauritius too offers Indian passport holders visa-free
travel to the country for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days.
WHY GO: Mauritius boasts of beautiful beaches
and a mountainous interior. The Black River Gorges National Park consists of
waterfalls, hiking trails and rainforests. You can spot a flying fox too here!
Ganga Talao is a crater lake deep in the heart of Mauritius.
NEPAL
Nepal offers visa-free travel to Indian citizens. Under the
1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Indians have freedom of
movement in Nepal. They can travel, work and live in Nepal freely as can
Nepalese citizens in India.
WHY GO: Kathmandu, the capital, is a busy little
city. The 2015 earthquake left the country in tatters but tourism in Nepal is
crippling back to normalcy. The Pashupatinath Temple, the Durbar Square, the
Royal palace - Narayanhity are among the places to visit in Kathmandu. Nepal is
also home to the world's highest peak, Mt Everest.
SEYCHELLES
Indians are offered visa on arrival in Seychelles, for a
maximum period of stay up to 30 days.
WHY GO: Off the coast of East Africa lies
Seychelles, an archipelago consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. The
country is home to breathtaking coral reefs and beaches that are straight out
of paradise. The fauna comprises rare animals like the Aldabra tortoises. Anse
Source D'Argent in La Digue is famous for its oft-photographed pink sand beach.
FIJI
Indian passport holders don't need to get a pre-arrival visa
while travelling to Fiji.
WHY GO: The archipelago of Fiji in the South
Pacific comprises more than 300 islands. Its capital, Suva, boasts of some
stunning British colonial architecture. The islands in Fiji are famous for the
palm-lined beaches and crystal-clear lagoons.
In addition to the 25 countries that allow Indian citizens
visa-free travel, 41 countries offer visa on arrival. Indian passport holders
need to obtain a visa to travel to 132 countries as of 2018.
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