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Bangkok & Phuket in 6 Days: Thailand Itinerary for Indian Travellers
Thailand is a 4-hour flight from India and currently visa-free for Indians, which makes Bangkok and Phuket the perfect pairing: golden temples, night markets and street food in the capital, then turquoise bays, island-hopping and sunsets in the south. This 6-day plan is paced for families and couples, lists pure-veg and Jain restaurants, and shares the scam-avoidance and money tricks locals swear by.
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- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Budget
- ₹45k – 70k per person
- Visa
- Visa-free entry for Indians
Day by day
Bangkok & Phuket itinerary: day by day
A realistic pace with travel times built in — open the interactive trip for maps, photos and directions.
Rattanakosin
Temples involve 8,000–10,000 steps and some stairs at Wat Arun; start early to avoid the heat.
The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Former royal residence and home of the revered Emerald Buddha.
Heads up: Strict dress code: shoulders and knees covered, no ripped jeans · Ignore strangers saying the palace is closed — it is a common scam
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Home of the giant gold-leaf Reclining Buddha and Thailand’s first massage school.
Make Me Mango
Cosy café devoted to mango desserts, steps from Wat Pho.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Riverside temple with a soaring spire decorated in colourful porcelain.
Yaowarat (Chinatown) street food
Bangkok’s most famous street-food strip, glowing with neon at night.
Chatuchak
Chatuchak is big and hot — go early, then use the BTS Skytrain between sights.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world’s biggest markets, with everything from crafts to vintage fashion.
Heads up: Main market runs on Saturdays and Sundays only — on weekdays visit Siam’s malls instead
Jim Thompson House
Traditional teak houses of the American who revived Thai silk.
Siam Paragon & Siam Square
Bangkok’s glossy shopping hub with a huge gourmet food hall.
Mahanakhon SkyWalk
Thailand’s highest observation deck with a glass floor 300 m up.
Asiatique The Riverfront
Open-air riverside night bazaar with restaurants and a Ferris wheel.
Phuket Town
Flight to Phuket, a gentle Old Town stroll and a sunset viewpoint by car.
Phuket Old Town
Pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses, murals and cafés in the island’s old heart.
Heads up: Sunday evenings bring the Lard Yai walking street market here
Promthep Cape
Phuket’s southern tip and its most famous sunset viewpoint.
Rawai Seafood Market
Choose fresh seafood at the market and have it cooked next door.
Phi Phi Islands
Mostly seated on the speedboat; boarding and snorkelling need some agility.
Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay boat tour
Speedboat day tour to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Phi Phi’s best snorkel spots.
Heads up: Swimming is not allowed at Maya Bay (viewing only) · Tours may be cancelled in rough seas — keep this day flexible
Bangla Road, Patong
Phuket’s famous neon-lit nightlife street.
Chalong
Temples and beach time with taxis in between.
Big Buddha Phuket
45-metre white marble Buddha on a hilltop overlooking the island.
Heads up: Cover shoulders and knees (sarongs provided)
Wat Chalong
Phuket’s largest and most important Buddhist temple.
Kata Beach
Beautiful, family-friendly beach with calm water in high season.
Karon Viewpoint
Hilltop lookout over the bays of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon.
Phang Nga Bay
Long boat day; guides paddle the sea canoes, so it suits seniors too.
Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Limestone towers rising from emerald water, explored by boat and sea canoe.
Heads up: Choose a tour with sea-canoeing included; national park fee may be extra
Where to stay
Where to stay in Bangkok & Phuket
Days 1 – 3
Riverside, Old Bangkok
Our pick: Riva Surya Bangkok
Days 3 – 6
Kata, Phuket
Our pick: Kata Beach Resort & Spa
Vegetarian & Jain food
Vegetarian & Jain food in Bangkok & Phuket
Bangkok has a large Gujarati and Marwari community, so Jain food is easy in Pratunam and Sukhumvit. In Phuket, Old Town and Patong have the most choice.
Pratunam, Bangkok (beside Indra Regent)
Chotivala Pure Veg & JainJain food
Huge pure-veg and Jain menu — Gujarati thali, dosas and Indo-Chinese, open till late.
Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok
Saras Pure VegetarianJain food
Bangkok's best-known pure-veg Indian chain; never uses fish or oyster sauce.
Patong, Phuket
Chotivala PhuketJain food
The Phuket branch of the pure-veg and Jain chain — easy dinner after island days.
Ratsada Rd, Phuket Old Town
The Vegan Table
Fully plant-based Thai and international food in a café setting.
Chinatown, Bangkok
Yaowarat "jay" stalls
Stalls with yellow "jay" flags serve fully plant-based Thai food — perfect for curious vegetarians.
How to ask: At Thai places say "gin jay" (I eat vegan) and "mai sai nam pla" (no fish sauce). Indian restaurants understand "Jain".
Before you fly
Visa, flights & money: Bangkok & Phuket from India
Visa for Indians
Visa-free entry for Indian tourists under the current scheme. Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival and carry a return ticket and hotel booking.
Flights from India
Direct flights to Bangkok from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and more (about 4 hours). Phuket has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru; otherwise connect in Bangkok (1 hr 20 min).
Money & payments
Currency is the baht (THB, about ₹2.4). Carry a forex card plus some cash for markets and tuk-tuks. Thai ATMs charge about 220 THB per foreign withdrawal, so take out larger amounts less often.
SIM, eSIM & apps
Tourist SIMs from AIS, TrueMove or DTAC are sold at the airport, or buy an eSIM before flying. Grab and Bolt work well in both cities.
Plugs & power
Mixed sockets (Types A, B, C, O), 220V. Most Indian two-pin round plugs fit; a universal adapter covers everything else.
Time difference
Thailand is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
Visa and entry rules change. Always confirm on the official embassy or government website before you book.
Costs and month-by-month timing: read our Thailand travel guide
Insider tips
Bangkok & Phuket insider tips: money savers, local secrets & what to avoid
Save money
Use the BTS and river boats
The Chao Phraya Express boat costs a few baht and links the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Asiatique — far cheaper and faster than taxis in traffic.
Save money
Book island tours locally
Phi Phi and Phang Nga tours booked through your Phuket hotel or a local desk are often cheaper than packages bought online from India.
Save money
Get your VAT refund
Malls with the "VAT Refund for Tourists" sign give you a form for purchases over 2,000 THB; claim it at the airport before immigration.
Local secret
Try the 7-Eleven toastie
Every 7-Eleven sells cheese toasties, fresh juices and cut fruit — locals' favourite cheap breakfast, and vegetarian-friendly.
Local secret
Respect the monarchy
Never step on banknotes or speak disrespectfully about the royal family — it is a serious offence in Thailand.
Best timing
Grand Palace at 8:30 AM sharp
Tour buses arrive by 10 AM. Be at the gate at opening for the Emerald Buddha without the crush.
Best timing
Keep a buffer day for boats
Island tours get cancelled in rough seas. Book Phi Phi early in your Phuket stay so you can move it if needed.
Avoid this
"The palace is closed today" scam
Friendly strangers near the Grand Palace claim it is closed and steer you into gem shops. It is almost never closed — walk on to the gate.
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Unmetered tuk-tuks and taxis
Agree a price before any tuk-tuk ride, insist on the meter in taxis, or simply use Grab or Bolt for fixed prices.
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Jet-ski damage claims
Some Phuket jet-ski operators demand money for "damage" that was already there. Photograph the jet ski first or skip it.
FAQs
Bangkok & Phuket trip FAQs for Indian travellers
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Under the current scheme Indians can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism (60 days under the 2024 rules). Fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you land, and check the latest rules before booking.
How much does a 6-day Bangkok and Phuket trip cost?
Around ₹45,000–70,000 per person excluding international flights, covering mid-range hotels, a domestic flight to Phuket, island tours and meals. Flights from India usually cost ₹15,000–30,000 return.
Can vegetarians and Jains eat well in Thailand?
Yes. Bangkok has many pure-veg Indian restaurants such as Chotivala (Pratunam) and Saras (Sukhumvit), and Chotivala also has a Phuket branch. At Thai stalls, look for yellow "jay" flags, which mean fully plant-based food.
What is the best time to visit Bangkok and Phuket?
November to April is dry, with calm seas for island tours. May to October is monsoon in Phuket — hotels are cheaper but boat trips can be cancelled.
Is Phi Phi or Phang Nga Bay better?
Do both if you can. Phi Phi is about beaches, snorkelling and Maya Bay; Phang Nga Bay is about limestone towers and sea-canoeing into hidden lagoons, with calmer water for non-swimmers.
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Thailand: cost, visa & best time
Budgets in ₹ for every style, the best months to go and what Indians need before flying.
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