For Indian travellers · January
Best Countries to Visit from India in January
Short-haul beach escapes, visa-friendly long weekends, or longer journeys for January weather windows — here's where Indian passport holders should fly this month.
Last updated June 2026
Short-haul picks from India (under 7 hours)
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free | 4 hrs | $$ | easy | Thailand in January → |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e-Visa | 5–6 hrs | $$ | easy | Vietnam in January → |
| 🇮🇳 India | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | India in January → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in January → |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | e-Visa | 3–4 hrs | $ | easy | Sri Lanka in January → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in January → |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | e-Visa | 6–7 hrs | $ | ok | Cambodia in January → |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | tricky | Laos in January → |
Long-haul picks from India in January
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in January → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in January → |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Visa required | 9–10 hrs | $$ | ok | Taiwan in January → |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Visa required | 12+ hrs | $$$ | tricky | Iceland in January → |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Visa required | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | tricky | Norway in January → |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Visa required | 9 hrs | $$$ | easy | Switzerland in January → |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Visa required | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | ok | Austria in January → |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | e-Visa | 6 hrs | $$ | easy | Egypt in January → |
Visa-friendly options for Indian passport holders
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in January → |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free | 4 hrs | $$ | easy | Thailand in January → |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | e-Visa | 5–6 hrs | $$ | easy | Vietnam in January → |
| 🇮🇳 India | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | India in January → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in January → |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | e-Visa | 3–4 hrs | $ | easy | Sri Lanka in January → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in January → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in January → |
Where to avoid in January
FAQs: travelling from India in January
What is the best country to visit from India in January?
Top short-haul picks from India in January are Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal — all reachable in under 7 hours, with e-visa or visa-on-arrival access for Indian passport holders.
Which countries are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Indians in January?
Visa-friendly options peaking in January include Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal.
Where should Indians avoid travelling in January?
Skip Türkiye, Georgia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal in January — weather, safety or closures make these tough.
What's the cheapest international trip from India in January?
For low total cost in January, look at short-haul Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia) where flights are 3–6 hours and on-ground costs stay low.