Lantern-lit streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter and Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, Vietnam

Southeast Asia

Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Overview

Vietnam's soulful north pairs the lantern-lit Old Quarter of Hanoi with the otherworldly limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage wonder.

Best Time

October to April

Currency

Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Language

Vietnamese (English in tourist areas)

Region

Southeast Asia

Visa Requirements

🇮🇳 For Indian Passport Holders

Last verified on 20 Oct 2026

Vietnam e-Visa (Indian passport holders)

Required: Yes

Processing Time: Up to 3 working days

Validity: 30 days from issue date, single entry

Fee: USD 25

Requirements:

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • Digital passport-size photograph (4x6cm, white background)
  • Scanned passport bio-page
  • Credit/debit card for payment

Note: Visa requirements are specific to Indian passport holders. Please verify current regulations with the embassy before travel.

Things to do

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Things to do

Top experiences in Ha Long Bay

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