💰 Master Budget
144 days · ~17,500 km/car · 18 travellers (16 + 2 toddlers) · Diesel Seltos + Diesel XUV700 + CNG Ertiga (manual, roof carriages) · Airbnb-first stays (~₹4,000/night avg; hotels only where Airbnb isn't available)
pie_chart Where the Money Goes
receipt_long Full Breakdown
| Category | Basis | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Fuel (Diesel) | 17,500 km ÷ 15 kmpl × ₹90/L × 2 cars (Seltos + XUV700) | ₹2,10,000 |
| ⛽ Fuel (CNG) | 17,500 km ÷ 25 km/kg × ₹75/kg × 1 car (Ertiga) | ₹52,500 |
| 🛣️ Tolls & Parking | All three cars, full 144-day route | ₹93,000 |
| 🔧 Vehicle Maintenance | ~3 services/car en route + tire & brake buffer (17,500 km each) — 3 cars | ₹67,500 |
| 🏨 Accommodation | 144 nights × ~₹4,000/night avg (Airbnb-first whole homes; hotel only where Airbnb unavailable) | ₹5,76,000 |
| 🍽️ Food | ~17 adult-equivalents (16 people + 2 toddlers) × ₹350/day × 144 days | ₹8,57,000 |
| 🎟️ Sightseeing & Activities | Gir & Kaziranga safaris, houseboat, desert camp, boat rides, ropeways, entry fees — 79 tour days | ₹2,00,000 |
| 🛍️ Shopping / Misc | Souvenirs, handicrafts, local markets & incidentals | ₹1,00,000 |
| ❤️ Medical & Heart-Care | 150-day medicine stock, BP monitor + pulse oximeter, en-route consultations, insurance top-up | ₹40,000 |
| 🎥 Content Gear (one-time) | See Content Plan | ₹1,25,000 |
| 📡 Content — Ongoing | Data, subscriptions, backup — 144 days | ₹16,000 |
| Subtotal | ₹23,37,000 | |
| 🧯 Contingency (8%) | Medical, weather delays, inflation | ₹1,86,000 |
| GRAND TOTAL | ₹25,23,000 |
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Peak-season pricing
Goa in January, Rann of Kutch Tent City, and Alleppey houseboats may cost more than the base estimate. Consider an extra ₹50,000–₹75,000 "splurge buffer" for iconic-location nights.
Diesel price assumption
Fuel is calculated at ₹90/L diesel for the Seltos and XUV700 (~15 kmpl each). Recheck the current diesel price closer to departure — every ₹5/L change shifts the fuel line by roughly ₹11,700 total (both diesel cars).
CNG price assumption
The Ertiga runs on CNG, calculated at ₹75/kg (~25 km/kg). Recheck the current CNG price closer to departure — every ₹5/kg change shifts the fuel line by roughly ₹3,500 total.
💰 Master Budget — Plan B
30 days · ~7,000 km/car · 18 travellers (16 + 2 toddlers) · Diesel Seltos + Diesel XUV700 + CNG Ertiga (manual, roof carriages) · Airbnb-first stays (~₹4,000/night avg; hotels only where Airbnb isn't available)
pie_chart Where the Money Goes
receipt_long Full Breakdown
| Category | Basis | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Fuel (Diesel) | 7,000 km ÷ 15 kmpl × ₹90/L × 2 cars (Seltos + XUV700) | ₹84,000 |
| ⛽ Fuel (CNG) | 7,000 km ÷ 25 km/kg × ₹75/kg × 1 car (Ertiga) | ₹21,000 |
| 🛣️ Tolls & Parking | All three cars, full 30-day route | ₹18,000 |
| 🔧 Vehicle Maintenance | 1 service/car en route + tyre & brake check (7,000 km each) — 3 cars | ₹15,000 |
| 🏨 Accommodation | 30 nights × ~₹4,000/night avg (Airbnb-first whole homes; hotel only where Airbnb unavailable) | ₹1,20,000 |
| 🍽️ Food | ~17 adult-equivalents (16 people + 2 toddlers) × ₹350/day × 30 days | ₹1,78,500 |
| 🎟️ Sightseeing & Activities | Taj Mahal, Golden Temple & Wagah Border, Jaisalmer desert camp, temple darshans, ropeways — 20 sightseeing days | ₹55,000 |
| 🛍️ Shopping / Misc | Souvenirs, handicrafts, local markets & incidentals | ₹20,000 |
| ❤️ Medical & Heart-Care | 35-day medicine stock, BP monitor + pulse oximeter, en-route consultations, insurance top-up | ₹15,000 |
| 🎥 Content Gear (one-time) | See Content Plan | ₹70,000 |
| 📡 Content — Ongoing | Data, subscriptions, backup — 30 days | ₹4,000 |
| Subtotal | ₹6,00,500 | |
| 🧯 Contingency (8%) | Medical, weather delays, inflation | ₹48,000 |
| GRAND TOTAL | ₹6,48,500 |
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Peak-season pricing
December is peak winter-tourist season in Jaisalmer, Shimla and Manali — desert camps and hill-station stays may cost more than the base estimate. Consider an extra ₹25,000–₹35,000 "splurge buffer" for these nights.
Diesel price assumption
Fuel is calculated at ₹90/L diesel for the Seltos and XUV700 (~15 kmpl each). Recheck the current diesel price closer to departure — every ₹5/L change shifts the fuel line by roughly ₹4,700 total (both diesel cars).
CNG price assumption
The Ertiga runs on CNG, calculated at ₹75/kg (~25 km/kg). Recheck the current CNG price closer to departure — every ₹5/kg change shifts the fuel line by roughly ₹1,400 total.
💰 Master Budget — Plan C
Under Construction
The South India (Plan C) budget hasn't been costed out yet — check back soon, or switch to Plan A or Plan B in the meantime.
💰 Master Budget — Plan D
Under Construction
The North East India (Plan D) budget hasn't been costed out yet — check back soon, or switch to Plan A or Plan B in the meantime.