Forget Maldives, explore these budget-friendly Indian vacation spots for a peaceful holiday

1/7: Lakshadweep - Maldives might be a distant dream, but Lakshadweep is not. Enjoy snorkeling and relax on the picturesque beaches. / Image: Unsplash

2/7: Auli - For every snow-capped mountain in Europe, we have beautiful cities in Himachal and Uttarakhand. Auli is one of them. / Image: Unsplash

3/7: Puducherry - What is the need to go to France when you can enjoy French food and architecture in India for half the budget? Book your tickets to Puducherry now. / Image: Unsplash

4/7: Dawki, Meghalaya - Amazon river might be breathtakingly beautiful, but Dawki in Meghalaya will stun you with its crystal clear river water. / Image: Unsplash

5/7: Kumbhalgarh - A magnanimous, lesser-explored fort town in the royal state of Rajasthan, visit this ancient town for a scoop of history. / Image: Unsplash

6/7: Andaman - Another beautiful island group in the Indian Ocean, book your tickets for super fun water sports. / Image: Unsplash

7/7: Sarnath - This quiet town in Bihar should be on your bucket list if you want to witness Buddhist architecture without shelling out money to go abroad. / Image: Unsplash