![\"bangkok\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bangkok.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"songkran-festival-thailand\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/songkran-festival-thailand1.jpg\")
<\/a>Source: Takeaway<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nFrom the 13th<\/sup>-15th<\/sup> of April Thailand<\/strong> gets a little wet. We don\u2019t mean from the rain, but from the nationwide water fight that breaks out in the homes, businesses and streets of Thailand called Songkran Festival<\/strong>. It\u2019s so revered that even the animals start to get involved – watch out for those elephant trunks! The festival also takes a little inspiration from the European April\u2019s Fools Day; the locals take every opportunity to play pranks and jokes on one another.<\/p>\nAn added bonus is that Thailand is one of the countries that are effectively visa free for Indians. For 15 days Indians can enter the country without a visa<\/strong>, the only contingency is that the visa has to be obtained on arrival. This has to be done at the first point of entry into the country and 1000 Thai Baht (approximately 1832 Rupees) needs to be paid at that time.<\/p>\nWe\u2019ve compiled a handy travel guide for you about Bangkok<\/a>, Thailand\u2019s main city, so you can look at what else you\u2019ve got in-store on your trip there. Alternatively, explore the things you can see on a budget in Bangkok<\/a> and still have an amazing time.<\/p>\n![\"nightlife\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/nightlife1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSingapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"chinese-new-year-singapore-shopping\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chinese-new-year-singapore.jpg\")
<\/a>Source: Calvin Teo<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nChinese New Year<\/strong> in Singapore is somewhat of a wondrous spectacle. It is on the 23rd<\/sup> March, but celebrations tend to kick off in the weeks prior to that, so if you can\u2019t be there for the actual day you won\u2019t miss out completely. The main show is the Chingay Parade<\/strong>, where the streets come alive with vibrant colourful, floats, music and many theatrics.<\/p>\nThere are light shows, parties and of course, Chinese New Year<\/strong> would not be complete without a gloriously, ostentatious fireworks display. For more things to do look at our top 10 attractions in Singapore<\/a> article, and start planning your trip now!<\/p>\n![\"landmarks\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/landmarks1.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMalaysia<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"thaipusam-festival-malaysia-batu\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thaipusam-Festival-Malaysia-Batu.jpg\")
<\/a>Source: Peter Gronemann<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nOn the 23rd<\/sup> January the Thaipusam Festival<\/strong> begins in Malaysia, this Hindu festival is held in dedication and thanks to Lord Subramaniam for answering the prayers of committed followers. Additionally, there is a large procession to the statue of Lord Subramniam in the Batu Caves<\/strong> where those who have made a vow for the past year demonstrate this with dramatic displays of redemption. This include carrying kavadis<\/em> (large decorative structures) which penetrate their flesh (ouch!), wearing saffron robes, covering themselves in ash and carrying milk to bathe the statue of Lord Subramaniam.<\/p>\nThis is a great thing for travellers to witness, but Malaysia is also home to the iconic Petronas Towers,<\/strong> the beautiful Gunung Mulu National Park<\/strong> and the famous Kuala Lumpur Bird Park<\/strong>. There are a number of different hotel and flight options to suit everyone\u2019s budgets, and Sham’s Cooked With Love <\/strong>Indian restaurant is the cherry on top of a magnificent trip!<\/p>\n![\"Petronas-towers-malaysia\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Petronas-towers-malaysia.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
![\"nightlife\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/nightlife.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nVietnam<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"hoi-an-vietnam-river-boats\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/hoi-an-vietnam-river-boats.jpg\")
<\/a>Source:\u00a0Loi Nguyen Duc<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\nTo commemorate the end of the Vietnam War on April 30th<\/sup> 1975, every year the Vietnamese celebrate Reunification Day<\/strong>. Celebrations include decorating the streets with bright banners, parades or national live shows and concerts.<\/p>\nVietnam is also home to some of the most incredible natural and manmade sights, and we think the best way to see them all is to visit the Easy Riders. <\/strong>Instead of settling for the normal tourists routes, you can tour the beautiful country on the back of a motorbike, which will allow you to visit places no open bus tour could reach. Alternatively, jump on a cruise up the Mekong River<\/strong> from Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong> to Siem Reap<\/strong> and experience the real culture and cuisine of the Vietnamese.<\/p>\nVietnam is another country where Indians can get a visa on arrival, all you have to do is make sure prior approval has been obtained through a travel agency!<\/p>\n
![\"break\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/break.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nOther Countries in South East Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"angkor-wat-cambodia-southeast-asia\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/angkor-wat-cambodia-southeast-asia1.jpg\")
<\/a>Source: Mark Fischer<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nThese are just a few of the amazing countries in Southeast Asia just awaiting your visit. Other countries include Indonesia,\u00a0<\/strong>the Philippines, East Timor, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos<\/strong> and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/a>Source: Takeaway<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nFrom the 13th<\/sup>-15th<\/sup> of April Thailand<\/strong> gets a little wet. We don\u2019t mean from the rain, but from the nationwide water fight that breaks out in the homes, businesses and streets of Thailand called Songkran Festival<\/strong>. It\u2019s so revered that even the animals start to get involved – watch out for those elephant trunks! The festival also takes a little inspiration from the European April\u2019s Fools Day; the locals take every opportunity to play pranks and jokes on one another.<\/p>\n An added bonus is that Thailand is one of the countries that are effectively visa free for Indians. For 15 days Indians can enter the country without a visa<\/strong>, the only contingency is that the visa has to be obtained on arrival. This has to be done at the first point of entry into the country and 1000 Thai Baht (approximately 1832 Rupees) needs to be paid at that time.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a handy travel guide for you about Bangkok<\/a>, Thailand\u2019s main city, so you can look at what else you\u2019ve got in-store on your trip there. Alternatively, explore the things you can see on a budget in Bangkok<\/a> and still have an amazing time.<\/p>\n Chinese New Year<\/strong> in Singapore is somewhat of a wondrous spectacle. It is on the 23rd<\/sup> March, but celebrations tend to kick off in the weeks prior to that, so if you can\u2019t be there for the actual day you won\u2019t miss out completely. The main show is the Chingay Parade<\/strong>, where the streets come alive with vibrant colourful, floats, music and many theatrics.<\/p>\n There are light shows, parties and of course, Chinese New Year<\/strong> would not be complete without a gloriously, ostentatious fireworks display. For more things to do look at our top 10 attractions in Singapore<\/a> article, and start planning your trip now!<\/p>\n On the 23rd<\/sup> January the Thaipusam Festival<\/strong> begins in Malaysia, this Hindu festival is held in dedication and thanks to Lord Subramaniam for answering the prayers of committed followers. Additionally, there is a large procession to the statue of Lord Subramniam in the Batu Caves<\/strong> where those who have made a vow for the past year demonstrate this with dramatic displays of redemption. This include carrying kavadis<\/em> (large decorative structures) which penetrate their flesh (ouch!), wearing saffron robes, covering themselves in ash and carrying milk to bathe the statue of Lord Subramaniam.<\/p>\n This is a great thing for travellers to witness, but Malaysia is also home to the iconic Petronas Towers,<\/strong> the beautiful Gunung Mulu National Park<\/strong> and the famous Kuala Lumpur Bird Park<\/strong>. There are a number of different hotel and flight options to suit everyone\u2019s budgets, and Sham’s Cooked With Love <\/strong>Indian restaurant is the cherry on top of a magnificent trip!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n To commemorate the end of the Vietnam War on April 30th<\/sup> 1975, every year the Vietnamese celebrate Reunification Day<\/strong>. Celebrations include decorating the streets with bright banners, parades or national live shows and concerts.<\/p>\n Vietnam is also home to some of the most incredible natural and manmade sights, and we think the best way to see them all is to visit the Easy Riders. <\/strong>Instead of settling for the normal tourists routes, you can tour the beautiful country on the back of a motorbike, which will allow you to visit places no open bus tour could reach. Alternatively, jump on a cruise up the Mekong River<\/strong> from Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong> to Siem Reap<\/strong> and experience the real culture and cuisine of the Vietnamese.<\/p>\n Vietnam is another country where Indians can get a visa on arrival, all you have to do is make sure prior approval has been obtained through a travel agency!<\/p>\n These are just a few of the amazing countries in Southeast Asia just awaiting your visit. Other countries include Indonesia,\u00a0<\/strong>the Philippines, East Timor, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos<\/strong> and Myanmar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSingapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Source: Calvin Teo<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nMalaysia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Source: Peter Gronemann<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nVietnam<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Source:\u00a0Loi Nguyen Duc<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nOther Countries in South East Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Source: Mark Fischer<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n