Travel guide for Indian travellers
Bali trip from India: cost, visa & best time
Bali is India’s favourite honeymoon island — jungle villas in Ubud, temples on the sea and beach clubs at sunset, at a price that still feels fair. Here is the real budget, the best months and what Indians need on arrival.
- Flight
- 6–9 hours, usually one stop
- Budget
- ₹10,000 a day
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Visa
- Visa on arrival / e-VOA for Indians
Why Bali
Why Indians love a Bali trip
Honeymoon favourite
Private pool villas cost a fraction of the Maldives.
Two holidays in one
Jungle and rice terraces in Ubud, beaches and cliffs in the south.
Hindu temples
A living Hindu culture with temples, offerings and ceremonies.
Easy veg food
Ubud is one of Asia’s best places for vegetarian and vegan cafés.
Cost
How much does a Bali trip cost from India?
Per person, per day, excluding flights; trip totals are for our 6-day itinerary. Prices are planning estimates for sharing a room.
Budget
₹5,000/ day
About ₹30,000 for 6 days
Guesthouses, scooters or shared drivers
ComfortMost popular
₹10,000/ day
About ₹60,000 for 6 days
Pool villa or 4-star resort, a private driver
Luxury
₹25,000/ day
About ₹1.5L for 6 days
Cliff-top resorts, private pool villas, spa
Best time to visit
When to go to Bali, month by month
- JanAvoid
Peak rainy season
- FebAvoid
Heavy afternoon rain
- MarGood
Rains easing, Nyepi silent day
- AprBest
Dry season begins
- MayBest
Green and dry
- JunBest
Cool, sunny, ideal
- JulBest
Peak dry season, busy
- AugBest
Busiest month, book early
- SepBest
Dry, fewer crowds
- OctBest
Warm, still mostly dry
- NovGood
Rainy season starts
- DecAvoid
Wet and very busy at New Year
Our advice: April to October is the dry season, with sunny days and calm seas. July and August are the busiest; April, May, June and September give the best weather with fewer crowds. December to February is rainy.
Before you fly
Visa, flights & money for Bali from India
Visa for Indians
Visa on Arrival (30 days, extendable once) at Denpasar airport, or apply for the e-VOA online before flying. Pay the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) on the official Love Bali site and fill in the customs declaration online.
Flights from India
Some airlines fly direct from Indian metros; otherwise connect via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok (8–12 hours total). Arrive in daylight if you can — the drive to Ubud takes about 1.5 hours.
Money & payments
Currency is the rupiah (IDR; ₹1 is roughly IDR 190). Use bank ATMs inside banks or malls and authorised money changers (signs say "PT" and "authorised"). Cash is king at warungs, temples and markets.
SIM, eSIM & apps
Buy a Telkomsel tourist SIM at the airport or an eSIM before you fly. Gojek and Grab are cheap for food delivery and short rides, but some areas restrict app pickups.
Plugs & power
Type C/F sockets (European round two-pin), 230V. Indian two-pin round plugs usually fit; three-pin plugs need an adapter.
Time difference
Bali is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.
Visa and entry rules change. Always confirm on the official embassy or government website before you book.
Vegetarian & Jain food
Where vegetarians eat well in Bali
Ubud is one of the easiest places in Asia for vegetarians. Jalan Bisma in Ubud and Jalan Kunti in Seminyak have pure-veg Indian kitchens that cook Jain food.
Jl. Bisma, Ubud
Ayodhya Indian Pure Veg & JainJain food
Pure-veg North and South Indian food with Jain options, minutes from the palace.
Jl. Bisma, Ubud
Prasadam
Pure-veg and vegan Indian food in a garden setting; loved for its thalis.
Jl. Kunti, Seminyak
Namaskar ThaliJain food
100% vegetarian, eggless kitchen with Jain and Swaminarayan food on request.
Jl. Raya Seminyak
Shivsagar BaliJain food
Mumbai-style pure-veg favourites with Jain-friendly choices.
How to ask: Balinese cafés understand "vegan, no egg". For Jain food, eat at the Indian restaurants above and ask for "Jain — no onion, no garlic, no potato".
Insider tips
Save money and skip the queues
Save money
Hire a driver for the day
A private car with driver costs around IDR 600,000–800,000 a day for up to 8–10 hours — often cheaper than separate taxis and far less tiring.
Save money
Count money at the counter
Some street money changers short-change with sleight of hand. Use authorised changers or bank ATMs and count notes before leaving the counter.
Save money
Spa prices drop away from Seminyak
A 60-minute Balinese massage costs a fraction in Ubud's side streets compared with beach-club spas, with the same quality.
Local secret
Do not step on offerings
The small palm-leaf canang sari baskets on pavements are daily Hindu offerings — walk around them.
Local secret
Sarong rules at temples
Carry your own sarong and sash for temples; women who are menstruating are traditionally asked not to enter.
Best timing
Tegallalang before 8 AM
Tour buses arrive mid-morning. Early mornings give soft light, cooler air and empty paths.
FAQs
Bali trip questions, answered
What Indian travellers ask us most before booking.
Do Indians need a visa for Bali?
Indians get a visa on arrival or can apply online for the e-VOA before flying (IDR 500,000, about ₹2,700, for 30 days). Pay the separate Bali tourist levy online or at the airport.
How much does a 6-day Bali trip cost from India?
About ₹10,000 per person per day for a comfortable trip with a pool villa and a driver, plus ₹30,000–55,000 for flights — roughly ₹90,000 to ₹1.2 lakh per person in total.
Is Bali good for a honeymoon?
It is one of the best-value honeymoon destinations from India: private pool villas, couple spas, sunset temples and beach clubs.
Are there direct flights from India to Bali?
There are a few direct routes, but most trips connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, taking 7–9 hours in total.
Ubud or Seminyak — where should we stay?
Split your stay: two or three nights in Ubud for rice terraces, temples and jungle villas, then the south (Seminyak or Uluwatu) for beaches and sunsets.
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