Bhadrachalam is the most popular pilgrimage center of Hindus after Ayodhya located on the banks of River Godavari. It is located in the Khammam district in the Andhra Pradesh State, India. Bhadrachalam is widely known for Lord Rama Temple which was built by Bhakta Ramdas (Kancharla Gopanna) in the seventeenth century. Huge number of tourists visits his place to watch Lord Rama Temple along with various other places in the town. You can visit this holy place at any time in a year and large numbers of devotees visit this holy place in order to spend their budget holidays.

Pleasant weather of Bhadrachalam makes it as an ideal place for spending budget holidays. Some of the major festivals celebrated in Bhadrachalam are Ramnavami and Karthika Poornima. Sree Ramanavami is the most important festival of Bhadrachalam which is celebrated with much devotion, it is a festival in which wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Lord Sita is celebrated. It usually is celebrated in the month of March or April. Bhadrachalam is well connected with various means of transport like rail, air and road.

There are various other places and temples in the Bhadrachalam which makes it an ideal place for spending Budget holidays. Various other temples located in Bhadrachalam include Sai Baba Temple, Sri Yogananda Jwala Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple, Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Sri Harnath Baba Mandir and Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple. Other places of interest in Bhadrachalam are Sree Rama Giri, Gundala, Gannavaram, Dummugudem, Jaatayu Paaka or Yetapaka and Parnasala.

Gundala is located at a distance of five kilometers from Bhadrachalam. You can trace hot water springs when you dig a pit in this place (Gundala). According to Brahma Purana there is a belief that divine trios had their dips in this place during winter season. There is another interesting place in Bhadrachalam which is called as ‘Dummugudem’ and with in this place Lord Rama is called as ‘Atmarama’. There is an interesting story behind this town which reveals that Lord Rama has killed 14000 demons that are headed by Dushana and Khara and there is a belief that on the ashes of these devils this town was built. Parnasala is a place where Lord Rama lived along with his wife Lord Sita and brother Lord Laxmana during their exile. Parnasala is considered as most sacred place in Bhadrachalam where you can find marks of Lord Sita Devi sari on the stones of this place. Tourists who visit Bhadrachalam to spend their budget holidays never want to miss this place.

You can find numerous hotels in Bhadrachalam which offer luxurious rooms which are well equipped with various modern facilities.  Bhadrachalam hold special place in the hearts of Hindu devotees.

Haridwar is one of the most popular pilgrimage city located in Haridwar District in Uttarakand state, India.  It stands as a gateway to other pilgrimage destinations: Kedarnath, Rishikesh and Badrinath. It is one of the seven holy places and important pilgrimage center of Hindus. Haridwar is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Rishikesh and Garhwali, Punjabi, English and Hindi are major languages used in this area. It is situated at an elevation of 314 meters above sea level and lies in between Shivalik hills and Ganges River. In ancient days it was called as Gangadwar, Mokshadwar and Mayapuri.

You can reach this holy place to spend your budget holidays through train or bus or plane, since it well connected with different parts of the country. Some of the popular festivals celebrated in Haridwar are Gughal Mela, Somvati Amavasya Mela and Kavad Mela. Apart from these annual festivals there is another festival called Kumbh Mela which is celebrated once in twelve years. There are various tourist attractions in the city which make it an ideal place for spending budget holidays. Bhimgoda Tank, Chandi Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Har Kid Pauri, Gau Ghat, Kanva Rishi Ashram, Mansa Devi Temple, etc are some of the places which can be visited in Haridwar.

Mansa Devi Temple is the most ancient temple dedicated to Mansa Devi which is located on the Bilwa Parbat which can be reached through ropeway or by foot. Idol of Mansa Devi has five arms and three mouths and other statue of the goddess has eight arms and it is one of the most visited and most popular temples in Haridwar. Har Ki Pauri is another place to be visited in Haridwar which marks the entry of Ganga River into the Plains and is also called as Brahm Kund – built by the King Vikramadithya.

One of the holy Ghats in Haridwar is Gau Ghat and there is a strong belief that a dip near this Ghat will wash away all the sins of slaughtering cows. Ashes of Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were immersed near this Ghat. Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary located in Haridwar is spread over 249 square kilometers of area and it is a home to elephants, wild cats, monkeys, tigers and various other birds and small animals.

There are various top class hotels are located in Haridwar which provides luxurious accommodation with various modern facilities for the comfort of guests or visitors. Some of the hotels and travel agencies offer various budget holidays packages which include accommodation, transportation, food and various other facilities. You can choose any package which fits into your budget and in order to select best package it is advisable to look for packages offered by various travel agencies.

Araku valley is a one of the popular hill station in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located at an altitude of 1300 meters on the hills of Ananthagiri. It is surrounded various thick forests and is popularly known all over the world for its coffee plantations. Araku valley is located 110 kilometers away from the Vishakapatnam and 760 kilometers from the state capital – Hyderabad. It is an ideal place for spending budget holidays with your family and the best time to visit this place is in the months of October to March.

There are various places in the Araku Valley such as Bheemunipatnam beach, Araku tribal Museum, Sangda Waterfalls, Matsyagundam, Paderu Valley, Lord Shiva Temple, Tyda Park, Borra Caves and many other places are there in this hill station which makes it a popular hill station for spending budget holidays. Ananthagiri hills are world wide known for coffee plantations and this place offers beautiful view of the surroundings. Ananthagiri hills are populated with heavy forests and orchards and it is an ideal place for enjoying calm and quiet atmosphere of nature. Tyda Park was developed by tourism department for providing an opportunity for tourists to experience wilderness with various camping facilities. In this park you can huge number of birds and animals and it is a perfect place for bird watching and viewing wild life.

 Other popular place in Araku valley is Bheemunipatnam Beach, located at 25 kilometers away from Vishakapatnam. This beach is believed to be safe for swimmers and is also called as “Bheemli”. Serenity and calmness makes this beach more attractive. When you are on a visit to Araku valley for spending your budget holidays don’t forget to see this beach. Araku Tribal Museum is a must visit place in Araku in which you can see various tools which were used by tribes in the past and there is a sales booth in this museum which sells handicraft items.

It is always advisable to visit this hill station through travel agencies as they offer lot of things at very less price which include transportation, accommodation, excursion tours from Araku valley and food. These travel agencies offer various packages and you can choose any package which best fits in your budget. If you are planning to visit Araku valley then be brave enough while traveling because you need to pass through Ghat Road with dense forests and bridges in order to reach the destination.

Locate in the serene valleys of the majestic Himalayas, Manali is a pleasant hill station located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is one of the most popular budget holiday destinations is India. Though it is one of the favorite run off for couples, newly married and honeymooners, Manali is not only for couples. The hill station has several other aspects to it other than being a romantic abode. It is a place which has multiple interests. Apart from being a honeymoon destination, Manali is also a very popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. It has quite a few ancient temples which are visited by devotees who come for pilgrimage to places nearby, such as Rishikesh and Haridwar.

The pilgrimage sites in Manali include the Hidimba Devi Temple, the Manu Temple, Jagatsukh and the Vashisht Hot Springs and Temples. Hindus hold these sites to be very holy. Not only Hindus, even Buddhists have pilgrimage interests in this small and beautiful budget holiday hill station. It has a couple of monasteries and gompas, which are run by Tibetan monks, who apart from carrying out their rituals indulge in handicrafts such as carpet building. Tourists can buy these carpets from the monasteries.

Manali is a perfect budget holiday destination for nature lovers. If you do not want to spend too much on travelling and accommodation, you can go backpacking to Manali. The hilly terrain has some of the most picturesque sites to offer. The Solang Valley, the Rahala Waterfalls, Kothi, and Nehru Kund are some of the places which offer you the best views of the Himalayas. Manali being a hill station with lots of mountains, and mineral springs also offers huge scope for trekking, mountaineering, and a host of other adventure sports such as skiing, rafting, paragliding, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and so on. Youngsters who love to live life on the edges come here all the year round to indulge in these adventure activities.

Being a popular budget holiday destination, Manali is quite reachable by air and road. It is well connected to the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi by bus. Also, since it is a place which has tourists all round the year, accommodation is not at all an issue here. There are a number of hotels, lodges, and resorts in and around Manali. However, during the peak seasons, pre booking is necessary. However, if one wants to avoid the high accommodation charges, it is advisable to visit there in the off season.

When we speak about modern states in India, the first name that comes to our mind is Goa. A tiny state lying somewhere in the Eastern Coastal plains, Goa is sandwiched between Karnataka and Maharashtra. A state which is great for a modern and chilled out holiday, and also which has a rich history for a traditional and historical tour, Goa is the perfect destination for a budget holiday. Not only in India, Goa is famous all over the world because of the historical heritages that it contains, along with its awesome beaches, beautiful landscape with coastal plains, and Goa also happens to be one of the most hospitable places in India.

A budget holiday means one in which incorporates all the aspects of holidaying within a limited budget. Goa is not only a place where you can come to spend a romantic time with your partner. It is also a place where you can come with family and friends. A budget holiday in Goa would provide you scope for a lot of things. First of all Goa is a place for beach holidays. You can laze around in the wonderful beaches of Anjuna, Arambol, Baga, Colva, Chapora and Calangute, and indulge in various beach sports and activities such as water scooter, beach parasailing, and wind surfing, sun bathing and so on.

Apart from this, your budget holiday would also include visits to historical sites such as the Adil Shah Palace and Mormugao. Goia is famous for its Portuguese Churches such as St. Augustine, St. John of God, and Lady of the Rosary and the Cross of the Miracle; apart from these, there are ancient Hindu temples here too, which include the Kamakshi Temple, Kalika Temple, Maha Lakshmi Temple and Devaki Krishna Temple. Just as the churches are famous pilgrimage sites of the Christians, the temples here are also very old and revered pilgrim destinations for the Hindus. A budget holiday in Goa would allow you the advantage of beach holiday, historic sightseeing as well as pilgrimage at the same time.