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Traveler Sparks Debate After Spending Rs 2.4 Lakh on 9-Day Domestic Trip
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News18•15-10-2026, 17:00
Traveler Sparks Debate After Spending Rs 2.4 Lakh on 9-Day Domestic Trip
- •Suraj Kumar Talreja shared on X that a nine-day domestic vacation for four people cost him around Rs 2.4 lakh, sparking a major online discussion.
- •The trip expenses covered stays at 3 to 5-star hotels, a rented car for the entire duration, and visits to major tourist attractions.
- •Talreja noted that domestic travel has become so expensive that spending slightly more could have funded a trip to Thailand or Malaysia instead.
- •Many internet users agreed, sharing personal experiences of how vacations in Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand proved to be cheaper.
- •Commenters also pointed out issues like overcrowding, poor weather, traffic, and lack of matching service quality making international spots more attractive.
Key Questions Answered
Suraj Kumar Talreja spent around Rs 2.4 lakh for a nine-day vacation for four people that included stays in 3 to 5-star hotels, a rented car, and visits to major tourist spots.
The traveler noted that by spending just Rs 60,000 more, he could have enjoyed a similar type of vacation in Thailand or Malaysia instead. Other internet users also recommended destinations like Vietnam, Bali, and Sri Lanka for offering better value.
Users pointed out that domestic tourism in India often features high prices that do not match the quality of cleanliness, service, and overall experience. Others highlighted issues like overcrowding, bad weather, traffic, and high costs compared to Southeast Asia.
