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 Planning a trip to Vietnam from India? One of the most common questions travellers ask is whether Ho Chi Minh City is expensive for Indian tourists. We visited Vietnam with our family of eight in September 2026 and explored Ho Chi Minh City, local markets, Indian restaurants and nearby attractions. We planned most of our trip ourselves, which gave us flexibility over our accommodation, transport and sightseeing. In this article, I am sharing our actual travel experiences, the expenses we recorded and practical tips to help Indian families plan their Vietnam holiday. For more advice before your trip, read our guide to Vietnam Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors . 1. Is Ho Chi Minh City Expensive for Indian Tourists? Ho Chi Minh City can be affordable for Indian tourists if they plan their expenses carefully. However, the final budget depends on flights, accommodation, food, transport, sightseeing and shopping. Before our family trip, we initially planned to spend around ₹75,000–₹80...

 When travelling to another country, trying local food is one of the most enjoyable parts of the journey. But when you are travelling with a family, there are also days when you simply want the familiar taste of home. During our family trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in September 2026, we were a group of eight people staying at White Lion Hotel in District 3. We enjoyed exploring Vietnamese food, but we also wanted to have proper Indian meals during our stay. During our trip, we ate at The Indian House twice, Indian Cuisine twice, and Saffron – Flavours of India once . All three restaurants served Indian cuisine, with vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian choices. This is our family's personal experience of eating at these restaurants during our Vietnam trip. If you are interested in our wider experience, you can also read our Vietnam Travel Diary Day 2: Celebrating Independence Day & Finding Indian Food . The Indian House – Our First Indian Food Experience The Indian House w...

 Planning your first trip to Vietnam can feel exciting, but it can also bring many small questions. How should you get a SIM card? Is Grab better than a local taxi? How much cash should you carry? Can you use cards? Where should you stay in Ho Chi Minh City? And what should Indian vegetarian travellers expect when it comes to food? We travelled to Vietnam as a family in September 2026, with eight people from Punjab, India. Our trip was mainly around Ho Chi Minh City and nearby places. Before travelling, I had researched many of these practical questions, but experiencing them personally helped me understand what actually matters once you arrive. If you are still planning your trip, you may also want to read our detailed Vietnam E-Visa Guide for Indian Travellers , where I explain our application experience and the practical points I found useful. So, if you are visiting Vietnam for the first time, here are 15 practical Vietnam travel tips based on our experience and additional rese...