By Admin If you ever think that you can enjoy traveling abroad with less money and feel like a millionaire, then Laos is the perfect place for you. This small but beautiful country of South East Asia is known for its cheap currency, nature and peaceful environment. Every Indian becomes a millionaire as soon as he reaches here. The reason for this is Lao kip, the currency of Laos. The currency of this country is so cheap that one Indian rupee is equal to about 251.91 Lao Kip. That means, if you have Rs 50,000, then after reaching Laos you will become the owner of approximately Rs 1.26 crore Lao Kip.
Laos has an old relationship with India
The real name of Laos is Lao People’s Democratic Republic and its capital is Viang Chan. Relations between India and Laos are very old. It is said that when Emperor Ashoka fought the Kalinga war, many people from South India reached the Indo-China region via Assam and Manipur. Even today the people of Laos consider themselves to be of Indian origin. This country is the only country in Southeast Asia which does not have any coast line. This means that like other countries, it is not surrounded by sea.
You can enjoy luxury life cheaply in Laos
Laos may be a small country, but its beauty is worth seeing. The coffee and local drinks here are quite famous. The most important thing is that living here and traveling is also very cheap. Here you can get hotels for just Rs 1000 to Rs 2500. At the same time, due to the strength of Indian currency, you can enjoy luxury life even with less money. Apart from this, you can eat a full meal in street food and small restaurants of Laos for only 20 to 40 rupees. The traditional dishes here like stick rice, larb and noodle soup are also very famous. The fare for bus and tuk-tuk to travel here is also very low. Generally you can ride bus and tuk-tuk here for 12 to 40 rupees.
How much does a day cost in Laos?
If you include all the expenses of stay, food and travel, then the average cost of one day in Laos is Rs 1500 to Rs 3000. This means that you can enjoy Laos for the same amount of money that it costs in a big city in India. If you plan a seven-day trip here, the total expense can be around Rs 40,000 to Rs 70,000. Which includes all the expenses of hotel, food, transport and travelling. Apart from this, Laos is also considered a very easy country for Indians. Because upon coming here, the facility of visa on arrival is available, which means that there is no need to apply for visa in advance. Besides, currency exchange facility is also easy here.
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