Travelling within India or overseas is a task since one must budget and arrange for all necessary expenses. Since everything around us is becoming more expensive, travel has also turned into a luxury. However, what if I told you that foreign destinations are sometimes more affordable than Indian ones? It’s rather perplexing, but a post comparing the costs of the Radisson Hotel Varanasi and Radisson Hotel Danang in Vietnam went viral on the social media platform X. You will be shocked to see this difference.
Viral Post On X Compares Radisson Hotel Prices In Varanasi & Vietnam
A post on social media platform X, posted on November 4, shows the price difference between India’s Radisson Hotel and Vietnam’s Radisson Hotel. The post shows that on the MakeMyTrip booking app, the price of the Radisson Hotel Varanasi is ₹16,000 + ₹3,680 (including taxes), while the Radisson Hotel in Vietnam’s Danang shows ₹7,113 + ₹374 (including taxes). Take a look at the post.
Hotel: Radisson
Date: 2nd January, 2025Price + taxes:
Varanasi: ₹16,000 + ₹3,680
Da Nang, Vietnam: ₹7,113 + ₹374 pic.twitter.com/DILV7inxbT
— Harsh Vardhan (@harsh_vardhhan) November 4, 2024
The price comparisons are made based on a set date of January 2, 2025. This post garnered more than 249k views and 4.5k likes in less than 7 hours of its posting.
Netizens’ Response to Varanasi and Vietnam’s Differing Hotel Prices
Due to differing public perspectives, this post’s comments section is rather distinct. Some individuals believe that the basis of supply and demand may be the source of the price differences. Given how well-liked Varanasi has become among travellers, some believe it is due to its spiritual tourism. Others, however, believe that India is among the few most expensive nations. Check out the reactions.
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Regardless of supply, demand, or spiritual tourism, travel costs have gone up in India, while some unusual international travel destinations, like Vietnam or Malaysia, appear to be reasonably priced. People may therefore be more motivated to take a vacation abroad rather than in India when their funds are tight.
Cover Image Credit: Radisson Hotel Website
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