Seychelles: A Visa-Free Tropical Paradise for Indians🤩

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Seychelles :seychelles: - A true paradise on Earth!:desert_island::sparkles:

With its boulder-dotted coastlines, lush tropical landscapes :palm_tree:, and rich Creole culture, this Indian Ocean archipelago, often called “The Garden of Eden”, is more than just a beach trip. It’s stunning, culture-packed, and visa-free for Indian travelers! :desert_island:

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Let’s uncover your Seychelles vacation through this guide! :beach_with_umbrella::airplane:

Best Time to Visit Seychelles :beach_with_umbrella:

  • April, May, & October, November: Calm seas, great for snorkeling and diving :ocean:.
  • December-March: Warm with light showers, perfect for beaches :sun_with_face:.
  • June-September: Dry and breezy, ideal for hiking :mountain:, but the seas can be choppy.

Pro Tip: April and October offer fewer crowds, good flight deals :airplane:, and perfect weather :palm_tree:.

Visa & Entry :scroll:

Guess what?

  • No visa needed for Indians :india:! You’ll receive a visitor’s permit :passport_control: upon arrival, valid for up to 90 days.

NOTE: Fill out the online Travel Authorization form that comes with a small fee before you fly :airplane:.

Currency & Payments in Seychelles :money_bag:

  • The local currency is the Seychellois Rupee (SCR) :dollar_banknote:, ≅ ₹5.90 per SCR (rates fluctuate).
  • Carry a multi-currency travel card like Niyo Global :credit_card: to pay directly in SCR or Euros.
  • ATMs :atm_sign: are available across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue in case of cash requirements.

Pro Tip: Use Niyo’s in-app ATM locator :mobile_phone: to find surcharge-free ATMs and track expenses in real time.

Budget :money_bag:

Seychelles works for every budget!

Here’s a breakdown of per person costs for a 5-night trip.

Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
:airplane: Flights ₹48k ₹48k ₹70k+
:hotel: Stay ₹15k :bed: (hostels) ₹30k :hotel: (3★/4★ hotels) ₹75k+ :desert_island: (5★ resorts)
:fork_and_knife_with_plate: Food ₹8k :pot_of_food: ₹15k :fork_and_knife: ₹40k+ :wine_glass:
:bus::ferry: Transport ₹2.5k (buses/ferries) ₹7.5k :oncoming_taxi: ₹20k+ :automobile::ferry:
:admission_tickets: Activities ₹1.5k :herb: ₹10k :world_map: ₹30k+ :motor_boat:
:money_with_wings: Misc ₹2k ₹5k ₹15k+

Bucket List Experiences :sparkles:

Seychelles isn’t just about beaches 🏖️, it's a total adventure 🌿🛶!

  • Anse Source d’Argent beach: This beach on La Digue with iconic granite boulders looks straight out of a fairytale :heart_eyes: :sparkles:. A photographer’s dream! :camera_with_flash:

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  • Vallée de Mai (Praslin): This UNESCO site on Praslin, a prehistoric forest :deciduous_tree: with the unique Coco de Mer (a seed variety):palm_tree:, will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time :hourglass_not_done:.

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  • Curieuse Island: Stroll through the lush mangroves :herb: and spot the free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises :turtle:, then head to the historic Doctor’s House Museum :classical_building:, or snorkel​:diving_mask: in turquoise waters :ocean:.

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  • Morne Seychellois National Park (Mahé): Hike :hiking_boot: up jungle trails :deciduous_tree: to misty peaks :fog: for epic views :sunrise_over_mountains: over the islands :desert_island:.

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Got a dream island on your bucket list? :desert_island::sparkles:

Share your pick or favorite island story below📝, your idea might inspire someone’s next getaway! :airplane::palm_tree:

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