No Schengen Visa, Budget Travel: Why Indian Tourist Arrivals to This European Country Jumped 103% in One Year

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• Instead, they can apply for a simple e-visa, a process Gagana describes as “smooth and straightforward.” Visually, she says, the country feels “uncannily like Greece, but at almost half the cost.” Picture Pinterest-worthy beach clubs, dramatic Ionian Sea coastlines, and postcard-perfect sunsets."Airbnbs and hotels can start at just Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 a night, while daily expenses including food, local transport and activities also hover around Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.
• Return flights from India typically cost around Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000,” she said.
• Gagana is not alone.
• An increasing number of Indian travellers are actively looking for international destinations that offer a European vibe without the high costs or the increasingly competitive Schengen visa process.
• This shift has already driven up interest in countries such as Georgia and Azerbaijan, with Albania now quickly joining that list. The appeal is easy to see.