Laos itinerary from India: 6 days by train, visa and cost
A 6-day Laos itinerary from India by high-speed train: Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, with the 30-day eVisa rules and a rupee budget.
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Luang Prabang's temples and dawn alms, Vang Vieng's karst and a high-speed train linking them, on a 30-day eVisa.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Tourist eVisa applied for online (India is in the official fee calculator's nationality list) |
|---|---|
| Stay | 30 days from arrival, single entry |
| Government fee | Per applicant, excluding bank charges and non-refundable; the amount is shown only in the official calculator (not read for this site) |
| Processing | Usually 3 working days after payment, per the portal |
| Official site | laoevisa.gov.la |
When to go
The best months are November, December, January, February. Flights from India: No non-stop flight found; one stop via Bangkok, Hanoi or Kuala Lumpur, roughly 9 to 14 h in total. Currency: Lao kip (LAK); prices run into the hundreds of thousands, and US dollars and Thai baht are widely accepted by tourist businesses. Clocks: IST + 1:30.
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