Vietnam and Cambodia Tours from India

The country is charming, friendly, and beautiful. People can use lots of positive adjectives to describe the beauty of Vietnam. And, in fact, the country is worth the praises for the marvelous bays, mountains, beaches, waterfalls, and many other natural highlights. While nature is a huge magnet, the nation’s culture and history are also attractive. Throughout the S shape, there lie lots of remarkable attractions to contemplate and experience. Some of the best titles include Halong Bay, Hanoi, Phu Quoc Island, Con Dao Island, Sapa Town, Son Doong Cave (Quang Binh Province), Da Lat City, Mui Ne Beach, Nha Trang City, Mekong Delta, and more. From ecotourism to culture and anything in between, the country has something special and valuable to offer the tourists. And if you’re keen on food, it’s sure that Vietnam food can enchant you, meal after meal. Some travel packages to Vietnam from India also provide the cooking sessions for the curious guests to learn to cook.

Vietnam Visa Information for the Indian Travelers

The Indian passport holders are required to obtain a visa before their departure to Vietnam. They can apply for a tourist visa to Vietnam from India via one of the two possible channels.

The 1^st channel is to apply for Vietnam Visa Online on this official website of Vietnam Immigration: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Simply follow the onsite instructions to complete the procedure: fill in the visa form for Vietnam from India, pay the processing fee online by credit card, and receive the Approval Letter by email (1-2 working days later). The visa approval letter is issued by Vietnam Immigration Department. Upon your arrival at the airports in Vietnam, the customs officers will have your visa stamped, and you pay the stamping fee there. Remember that the Visa on Arrival is only applicable for air travel to Vietnam, and the four airports support this service include Noi Bai Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport, Da Nang Airport, and Cam Ranh Airport.

The 2^nd channel is to apply for Visa to Vietnam for Indian nationals in the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai. The paperwork requires you to submit your original passport (with minimum 06-month validity), the completed application form, passport-sized photos, and cash to pay the visa fee. The in-person procedure is easy and often take 2-3 business days.

Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi

Address: 17, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110 021, India

Tel: +91-11-301-8059 Fax: +91-11-2301 9818

Email: sqdelhi@del3.vsnl.net.in

Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai

Address: Wajeda House, Gulmohat Cross Road No.7, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai, 400 049, India

Tel: +91-22-2620-8589 Fax: +91-22-2624-8538

Email: vietnam@mtnl.net.in

Flights to Vietnam from India

For your next flight to Vietnam from India, know that there is no direct flight between the two countries even though Vietnam Airlines and Jet Airways of India signed the non-stop flight agreement. Therefore, the current flight routes include some transit points. Provided that you fly from Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, it is possible to use the services of the three main Airlines:

(1) China Southern Airlines-CZ (transit via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport;

(2) Jet Airways-9W (transit via Bangkok);

(3) Malindo Air-OD (transit via Kuala Lumpur). For instance, you can work with Jet Airways (from New Delhi to Bangkok) and then Vietnam Airlines (from Bangkok to Hanoi). It is one of the ample choices!

For your reference, the round-trip airfare is US$500 – US$800 which is subject to change due to seasons.

Tips for flights from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City

China Southern Airlines

• Delhi – HCM City: OD208 DEL/KUL 2020/0430 then OD563 KUL/SGN 0815/0925
• HCM City – Delhi: OD564 SGN/KUL 1020/ 1325 then OD207 KUL/DEL 1640/1925

Jet Airways

• Delhi – HCM City: 9W64 DEL/BKK 2325/0455 then 9W@4310 BKK/SGN 1120/1255
• HCM City – Delhi: 9W@4309 SGN/BKK 1655/1830 then 9W63 BKK/DEL 2015.2325

Malindo Air

• Delhi – HCM City: CZ360 DEL/CAN 2345/0650 then CZ6089 CAN/SGN 2330/0125
• HCM City – Delhi: CZ368 SGN/CAN 0800/1140 then CZ359 CAN/DEL 1840/2245

Tips for flights from Delhi to Hanoi

China Southern Airlines

• Delhi – Hanoi: CZ3028 DEL/CAN 1230/1950 then CZ371 CAN/HAN 2210/2315
• Hanoi – Delhi: CZ3050 HAN/CAN 1145/1425 then CZ359 CAN/DEL 1840/2245

Jet Airways

• Delhi – Hanoi: 9W64 DEL/BKK 2325/0455 then 9W@4304 BKK/HAN 1220/1410
• Hanoi – Delhi: 9W@4302 HAN/BKK 1245/1445 then W63 BKK/DEL 2015/2325

Malindo Air

• Delhi – Hanoi: OD208 DEL/KUL 2020/0430 then OD571 KUL/HAN 0915/1125
• Hanoi – Delhi: OD572 HAN/KUL 1215/1635 then OD205 KUL/DEL 1735/2030

Enjoy Local Foods

Although in your country, you can try Vietnamese food, the taste of food in the real local is completely different because it still keeps the characteristics of the local identity. The most famous delicious dishes in Vietnam is Pho, spring rolls, and street food that you can try in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hoi An Ancient Town or Ho Chi Minh City and so on. 

What to Pack before Traveling to Vietnam

The weather condition affects your luggage a lot. The weather in Vietnam is not really extreme, however, if you think the place near the equator has a warm and pleasant climate, you can be wrong. The level of humidity in Vietnam is high, thus, you should bring light clothing and raincoat because the rainy season in Vietnam varies in different regions. Moreover, in the winter, for the Vietnamese people it can be really cold with below 100C, however, with the westerners who get used to with cold winter, it is not cold like that.

Get around the Cities

In the big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or Hoi An, going around is the best way to travel and understand the culture and lifestyle of local people. In each journey, apart from walking, you can use some means of transportation to visit the cities. Motorbike taxis are the popular means in every place of Vietnam. Getting to know the price first is very important so that you can avoid unexpected situations.

Use Bargaining Skills

Going shopping to buy souvenirs for your family and friends is quite important. In Vietnam, besides shopping malls, open markets are the popular places for visitors to buy products at cheaper price. You can take advantage of this chance by knowing some traditional belief of sellers in Vietnam. For example, they often consider the first customer important and it will be a very bad luck if they lose the first sale. Therefore, you should choose the appropriate time to go shopping so that you can easily negotiate with the sellers.

Know Exchange Rates

Before entering a country, visitors should know about the exchange rates of the currency so that you can get a fair rate when you exchange something. In Vietnam, the currency is Vietnam dong (VND), it is possible for you to use dollars or euro in the big cities and tourist areas. However, it is better to carry local money with you in the case of you going to a place where the foreign currency is not accepted like outside the big cities, the countryside.

Ensure Trip Safety

It is a good idea to leave your money and valuable objects at a safe place in the hotel. When you go out, just bring a little money which is enough for your trips on that day so as to avoid pick-pocketing or robbing.

Show your Respect for Local Culture

Each country has its own cultural features, therefore, every visitor needs to respect and has a right behavior when visiting the attraction, especially religious sites. You must remove your hat or shoes in some cases when visiting a sacred place like pagodas, temples. It is considered offensive when pointing your fingers, and you should not point the image of Buddha with your feet.

Bring Medical Supports

It is necessary to carry some medical supports such as medicine to protect your health when you have a long trip to Vietnam because the medical facilities in Vietnam do not meet the international standards. Moreover, some kinds of medicine you cannot find in Vietnam since it is not suitable for Vietnamese people.

Vietnam Tour Packages for the Travelers from India

You can come across various tour packages to Vietnam from India whose duration can be short or long. Particularly, the length of 10 – 14 days is mostly selected by the foreigners, and some even customize more days to explore the charming country. With the duration of around two weeks, the tour itineraries are likely to include the topmost destinations in Vietnam to enchant the guests. Make sure your upcoming Vietnam trip happens at Halong Bay, Sapa, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Hanoi, Phu Quoc Island, Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh City, or Mekong Delta. From the North through the Central to the South, the country owns many breathtaking sites. While the North has dreamlike terraced rice fields, the Central has spaciously green highlands, and the South has the idyllic canal systems. Each region provides the flattering corners for your lifetime memories.

Due to the places you visit, enjoy some exciting activities included in the itineraries. If you see Halong Bay, then a Luxury Cruise Tour is a must to try. Also, this UNESCO bay is ideal for cave adventure, squid fishing, and scenic helicopter trip. And if you travel to Nha Trang, this beach city welcomes you to explore the upscale Vinpearl Land and dozens of picturesque islands. For the pure and idyllic countryside atmosphere, the Indian guests can move to the Southern Mekong Delta whose landscapes are filled with green orchards, peaceful canals, and plain houses.

What’s more, Vietnam never lacks the fine dishes to delight you. Just join the tour groups to enjoy the warm meals together. In some moments, it feels like the Vietnamese people are treating you like the close friends. If possible, try using chopsticks to take some dishes. New experiences for the Indian travelers are abundant in Vietnam.

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