Data sources and review log

What each number is based on, and when we last checked it.

Data	Source	Last reviewed
Visa rules and fees	Official immigration, e-visa and embassy pages (below)	2026-10-25
Return flight fares by city and month	Tripcost estimate of typical public economy fares	2026-10-25
Hotel rates by star level	Tripcost estimate of typical public double-room rates	2026-10-25
Food, transport and tours	Tripcost daily allowances	2026-10-25
Season factors	Tripcost estimate based on peak, shoulder and off-peak months	2026-10-25

Visa and entry sources

Thailand

• Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi — visa exemption update
• Business Today — Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians to 30 days (Sep 2026)

Maldives

• Maldives Immigration — tourist visa on arrival

Vietnam

• Vietnam National Portal on Immigration — e-visa
• Wego — Vietnam visa for Indians 2026

Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka ETA official site
• Outlook Traveller — free 30-day ETA for Indians

Malaysia

• Human Resources Online — Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indians to 31 Dec 2026
• Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Figures are reviewed monthly. See What's new for every change.