Kodaikanal
South India’s most popular hill station is also one of the country’s cheapest to explore. Thanks to a number of government-run staying options, accommodation in this hilltop paradise can be had for as little as Rs. 300 per night! And the best part is for that price, you get the same breathtaking views as the other luxury hotels down the road.
As for food, Kodaikanal is best known for its South Indian non-veg fare. Depending on the kind of restaurant you go to, a plate of fried chicken could cost as little as Rs. 50.
Kodaikanal, Dindigul Dist., Tamil Nadu

Terraced farming is a specialty in the hills of Kodaikanal | ©Ramkumar/Wiki Commons