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Hi all,

I'am planning a holiday trip for myself to either HKG (preferably), SIN or KUL next month for 7 days.

So far, I have tried all the major tour operators like SOTC, Thomas Cook and Cox and Kings. They have all mentioned that the price will be cheaper on twin sharing basis only.

I also looked for the air fares (both ways) on Make my trip, Yatra and others. I have found out that the airfares are relatively cheaper. That is approax 24K to 27K.

Now my budget is less than 40K. But the problem is that the hotel stay for 7 days is on the higher side. And also there is this issue of applying for visa which will be more expensive.

So I'am confused as to whether to take the package tour for lesser days or travel alone.

Please can someone help me in providing info on any less expensive place to stay either in HKG,SIN or KUL. Coz all the 2 stars and 3 star hotels, that I have checked are also expensive.
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vvk106 · Member Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 38 Location: nagpur

If u dont mind staying at backpacker's hostels then thats the cheapest way to stay...My cousin traveled to Combodia,vietnam,Hkg,Sin,Bkk and KUL last year and in all the places stayed in those backpacker hostels which he said were quite clean and comfortable (quite cheap too)..For flights check out the airasia website you may get dirt cheap fares. Smile

sumantra · Member Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 4685 Location: New Delhi

Sreenivas, HKG has visa on arrival for Indians. While the airport is a spotters' paradise, there isn't as much to see in HKG as there is in SIN, for instance.
Cheers, Sumantra.

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sri_bom · Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2365 Location: Singapore

Nimish · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:59 am Post subject:

Price wise - nothing beats Malaysia or Thailand - both SIN and HKG are more expensive.

December is a peak season everywhere - so don't expect any discounts or deals. The same places/ flights will be more reasonable after mid-Jan (though again - Chinese New Year is another peak travel period - you can check it's timing for 2012).

Don't go for a package tour - you're young and intelligent, and you'll find your way around. The learning/ discovery/ mistakes process is half the fun Smile

If you plan Malaysia, you can travel the length and breadth of the country by buses/ trains on the cheap. The countryside is in many ways more charming than the cities! I'm not sure about Thailand being the same, I've just done the BKK/ Pattaya circuit there, not been to the hinterland.

Go with an open mind, prepare to rough it out, expect to suffer if you're a vegetarian. and have a blast overall!

My tips on planning such a trip:

1. Look for flights to/from India and the visa thing and the price of that bundle. Let that be the main deciding factor.
2. Once you know which country you're landing in, look for what you'd like to do - stay in a single city, move across different cities etc.
3. If you're traveling alone and on a budget, just look for a youth hostel type of place, and book that. Don't bother with star hotels if you think you can manage in a youth hostel instead.
4. Look for cheap bus/ train type options for inter-city travel.
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G-BYGB · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:34 pm Post subject:

@Nimish,Sumantra and Sri_Bom,

Thank you guys so much for sharing your experience and wonderful tips on travel planning.

I have finally decided to book my ticket to KUL for 5 days as I have found it to be comparitively less than SIN and HKG. Smile

Looking forward to cover all the important locations there and post wonderful pics on this forum.

Since I love airline spotting too much, I find it easier to travel alone than in a package tour. Coz I can make my own time to go to the airport and click as many shots at will. Smile

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theflyingsikh · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:02 pm Post subject:

Hi thr,

Since you have already decided to go to KUL. Try finding a place to stay in Bukit Bintang or Jalan Alor area. This is where the touristy/shopping bit is.

Jalan Alor is known for its cheap/tasty street food ie: Tom Yum soup is divine.

Nova Hotel on Jalan Alor is a reasonable place to stay. I know someone who stayed there and they suggested it was good value for money.

If you plan to visit Genting Highlands then take a bus upto the cable car station from the main bus terminus in KL the bus is really really cheap. Finding your ways in Malaysia is pretty easy as a lot of people speak English/Tamil.

Hope you have a great time. Good Luck!
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theflyingsikh · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:13 pm Post subject:

Oh yes! "Sungei Wang" for cheap shopping if you fancy any.
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