The power of your passport

The places an Indian passport can take you Visa free

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The Village Idiot

4 min readDec 4, 2016

This one is for those who love to travel. Recently an Index for the most powerful passports was just released. It ranked each countries passport on the basis of the countries the passport allowed to travel Visa-Free and Visa on arrival.

Germany came out on top with Sweden close behind. India however was ranked pretty low on the list. With an Indian passport you can travel to some amazing places and some off beat destinations. Indian citizens can go to 21 countries Visa free and another 27 offer a Visa-on-arrival. Here are some of the best picks.

Bhutan

Yup right in your own backyard, and accessible by road, Bhutan offers some amazing views of the Himalayas and is famous for its rich culture and food.

The Caribbean

Sun, sand, and fun is what most people know about the Caribbean nations. A group of countries together offer Indian citizens an entirely Visa-free experience. Countries are Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago

Ecuador

Situated in the South Americas, this country offers a glimpse of the Amazon rain forests, the Galapagos islands and the city of Cuenca, a UNESCO world heritage city

El Salvador

The Latin American country of El Salvador is another offbeat destination to visit. The country is famous for its beaches and nightlife apart from having ancient cities and ruins of the Maya culture

Hong Kong

This city is a backpackers delight. The cultural and economic hub of Asia pacific is bustling with its choice of foods, bazaars, temples and nightlife.

Indonesia

Another island nation, famous for its rich culture and traditions. he ancient Prambanan and Borobudur temples, Toraja and Bali, with its Hindu festivities, are some of the popular destinations for cultural tourism. Forests on Sumatra and Kalimantan are examples of popular tourist destinations, such as Orang Utan wildlife reserve

Macau

Macao or Macau is a cocktail of cultures bustling to the brim. You can find a mix of Chinese and Portuguese culture which reflects in its buildings and cuisine. Macau is also famous for its casinos, making it cheaper alternative to Las Vegas

Mauritius

Lonely planet mentions this place as the island eden. Others say, that mauritius was made first and then heaven. The island nation on the Indian ocean is well known for its nature and biodiversity as well as its beaches.