Quick answer: This 10-day Thailand and Cambodia itinerary for Indian travelers covers Bangkok (Days 1-3), Ayutthaya day trip (Day 3), Chiang Mai (Days 4-5), Phuket and Phi Phi Islands (Days 6-7), Siem Reap with Angkor Wat sunrise (Day 8), Banteay Srei and Tonlé Sap (Day 9), and Phnom Penh (Day 10). Estimated activity cost per person: approximately ₹60,750 (excluding international flights, accommodation, and travel insurance). Angkor Archaeological Park 3-day pass: $37 (~₹3,080). Cambodia e-Visa available online for Indian passport holders. Thailand visa-free for Indians (30 days from September 15, 2026). Full day-by-day premium guide with exact timings, per-activity costs, and insider tips: ₹499 at Travel Man Today.

Thailand Cambodia itinerary 10 days — the classic multi-country Southeast Asia circuit that combines Thailand’s beaches, temples, and markets with Cambodia’s ancient Khmer civilization — is the most ambitious and most rewarding Southeast Asia trip for Indian passport holders planning a 10-day break. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Angkor Wat, and Phnom Penh in one trip: five cities, two countries, and every dimension of what makes Southeast Asia the world’s most diverse short-haul destination from India.

The Thailand Cambodia itinerary 10 days question for Indian travelers is not whether to do this trip — it is how to do it right. The Travel Man Today premium guide covers exactly that: realistic daily schedules built around actual opening hours, buffer times for queues and traffic, per-activity costs in both local currency and Indian Rupees, transport instructions between every stop, and the specific India-relevant tips that the generic travel guides miss. Download the complete 10-day premium guide for ₹499 at travelmantoday.com. See our Thailand itinerary Indians 5 days guide for the Thailand-only circuit if 10 days is more than your schedule allows.

The 10-Day Route at a Glance

The Thailand Cambodia itinerary 10 days route moves efficiently through five destinations in a logical geographic sequence — no backtracking, no wasted travel days.

Days 1-3 — Bangkok, Thailand: Two and a half days in Thailand’s capital — the world’s best city (Condé Nast Traveller 2026). Temples, markets, Chinatown, the Grand Palace, rooftop bars.

Day 3 — Ayutthaya day trip: The ancient Thai capital from 1350-1767, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Buddha head in banyan tree roots. One of the most photographed images in Southeast Asia.

Days 4-5 — Chiang Mai, Thailand: A domestic flight north to a completely different Thailand — mountain-ringed, culturally rich, and home to the ethical elephant sanctuary experience.

Days 6-7 — Phuket and Phi Phi Islands, Thailand: A domestic flight south to tropical Thailand — Phuket’s Old Town, Patong Beach, Promthep Cape sunset, and a full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour including Maya Bay.

Days 8-9 — Siem Reap, Cambodia: Cross into Cambodia for the itinerary’s historical centrepiece — Angkor Wat sunrise, Angkor Thom and the Bayon’s 216 stone faces, Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider jungle temple), Banteay Srei (the Lady Temple), and the Tonlé Sap floating villages.

Day 10 — Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodia’s capital on the Mekong — the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Sisowath Quay riverside promenade, and optional Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields for travelers interested in modern Cambodian history.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1 — Bangkok: Temples, Chinatown & Skyline (₹6,750)

The Thailand Cambodia itinerary 10 days opens at Wat Pho at 7:00 AM — home to the 46-metre gold-plated Reclining Buddha with over 100 chedis. Entry: 300 THB (~₹740). Arrive at opening for the quietest experience. Shoulders and knees covered — carry a scarf.

Cross-river ferry (3 THB, 3 minutes) to Wat Arun — the Temple of Dawn, with its 82-metre spire covered in porcelain and seashell mosaic. 206 THB (~₹510). Best photographed in soft morning light.

Riverside breakfast at Tha Tien (150-300 THB/~₹370-740), then a tuk-tuk through old town back-lanes to Phahurat — Bangkok’s Little India — Gurudwara, sari shops, spice stores. The samosa and pakora stall near the Gurudwara corner is a home-taste moment in the middle of Bangkok. Afternoon at Yaowarat — Chinatown. Evening viewpoint sundowner. Day 1: 2,700 THB (~₹6,750).

Day 2 — Bangkok: Grand Palace, Markets & Rooftops (₹4,250)

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (500 THB/~₹1,240): Thailand’s most important royal and religious site. Arrive by 8:00 AM before crowds build. No shorts, no sleeveless tops, no open shoes.

Riverside lunch at Tha Maharaj, then BTS to Jim Thompson House (200 THB/~₹495) — traditional Thai teak house museum, Thai silk industry history, included guided tour.

Chatuchak Weekend Market — 8,000+ stalls (free entry, shopping budget varies). Weekday alternative: Pratunam Market. Evening rooftop bar sundowner with panoramic Bangkok skyline views: 500-1,000 THB/~₹1,240-2,480 for one drink. Day 2: 1,700 THB (~₹4,250).

Day 3 — Ayutthaya: Ancient Capital Day Trip (₹3,500)

Early departure (7:30 AM) by train, van, or tour to Ayutthaya — Thailand’s capital from 1350 to 1767. Transport: 60-350 THB/~₹150-870.

Wat Mahathat — the sandstone Buddha head entwined in banyan tree roots. 50 THB/~₹125. Photograph at eye level or below, never from above — a sign of respect. Wat Phra Si Sanphet — three iconic chedis of the old Royal Palace. 50 THB/~₹125.

Riverside floating restaurant lunch (150-300 THB/~₹370-740). En route back: Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace — Thai, Chinese, and European palace architecture in manicured gardens. 100 THB/~₹250. Day 3: 1,400 THB (~₹3,500).

Day 4 — Chiang Mai: Old City Temples & Night Bazaar (₹9,500 including flight)

Morning domestic flight Bangkok to Chiang Mai (1,500-3,000 THB/~₹3,700-7,400). Taxi/Grab to Old City: 150-200 THB, 15-20 minutes.

Wat Phra Singh (20-50 THB/~₹50-125): Classic Lanna architecture, golden chedi, venerated Phra Singh Buddha. Wat Chedi Luang (40 THB/~₹100): dramatic ruins of a once-massive chedi, partially collapsed centuries ago — one of the city’s oldest temples.

Dinner: Khao Soi — Chiang Mai’s signature coconut curry noodle soup with crispy fried noodles. 150-300 THB/~₹370-740. Evening: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road — handicrafts, clothing, food court. Day 4: 3,800 THB (~₹9,500).

Day 5 — Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep & Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (₹7,250)

7:00 AM: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep — golden chedi on a mountain, 300-step staircase flanked by naga statues. 50 THB entry + 300 THB transport (~₹125 + ₹740). Visit early morning for cooler weather and best light.

10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (2,000-2,500 THB/~₹4,950-6,200 including lunch). No riding. Feeding, walking alongside, and learning about rescued elephant care. Choose a sanctuary that explicitly states no riding — the welfare of the elephants depends on it.

Afternoon: Nimmanhaemin (Nimman) Road — boutique cafes, art galleries, design shops. Free to explore. Day 5: 2,900 THB (~₹7,250).

Day 6 — Phuket: Beaches & Old Town (₹10,500 including flight)

Morning flight Chiang Mai to Phuket (often via Bangkok): 2,000-4,000 THB/~₹4,950-9,900. Taxi/Grab from airport to Phuket Town: 500-700 THB, 45-60 minutes.

Afternoon: Phuket Old Town — beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese shophouses, boutique cafes, street art, small museums. Soi Romanee is the most photogenic lane — pastel shophouses with lanterns, especially atmospheric in late afternoon. Free entry.

4:00 PM: Patong Beach — Phuket’s most famous beach, swim and soak the energy. Free entry. 6:30 PM: Sunset at Promthep Cape — Phuket’s southernmost tip, one of Southeast Asia’s finest sunset viewpoints overlooking the Andaman Sea. Free entry. Evening seafood dinner at Rawai or Chalong (300-600 THB/~₹740-1,490). Day 6: 4,200 THB (~₹10,500).

Day 7 — Phi Phi Islands: Full Day Speedboat Tour (₹5,500)

Full-day speedboat tour from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands. Tour cost varies — typically 2,200 THB/~₹5,500 per person, all transport included.

7:00 AM: Pier departure. Maya Bay — the iconic bay made famous by ‘The Beach’, with dramatic limestone cliffs surrounding turquoise water. Visitor numbers now controlled to protect the ecosystem — your tour operator plans around current access rules.

Phi Phi Don — the main inhabited island: lunch, snorkelling in colourful coral reefs. Monkey Beach and Viking Cave — resident long-tailed macaques and cliffside swiftlet nests. Keep belongings zipped — monkeys are bold around food and bags.

Return to Phuket by 4:30-5:00 PM. Relaxed dinner and free evening. Day 7: 2,200 THB (~₹5,500).

Day 8 — Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Thom (₹4,500)

Cross from Thailand into Cambodia — short flight or overland transfer to Siem Reap. Transport: $80-150/~₹6,700-12,500. Cambodia e-Visa: available online at evisa.gov.kh before travel for Indian passport holders. Visa on Arrival also available at Siem Reap International Airport.

5:00 AM: Angkor Wat Sunrise — arrive by 5:00 AM to claim a spot by the reflection pools for the single most photographed sunrise in Southeast Asia. The Angkor Archaeological Park 3-day pass costs $37 (~₹3,080) and covers all temple entries.

9:00 AM: Angkor Thom and the Bayon — 216 enormous stone faces gazing in every direction. Enter through the dramatic South Gate. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Best photographed in morning light.

Lunch near Angkor Park: Khmer lunch (fish amok, tropical fruit). 2:00 PM: Ta Prohm — the Jungle Temple — massive tree roots engulfing ancient stone ruins, made internationally famous by Tomb Raider. Walking through feels like discovering a lost civilization reclaimed by nature.

Evening: Siem Reap pub street and riverside restaurants. Day 8: approx. $50-60 (~₹4,500).

Day 9 — Siem Reap: Banteay Srei & Tonlé Sap Floating Village (₹4,500)

7:30 AM: Banteay Srei — the Lady Temple — 25km from the main temple complex, this small but exquisite 10th-century temple is renowned for its intricate pink sandstone carvings, considered the finest in all of Khmer art. The pink sandstone glows beautifully in early morning light — worth the extra drive.

11:00 AM: Tonlé Sap Floating Village Boat Tour ($20-25/~₹1,670-2,090) — cruise through a floating village on Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Entire communities living on houseboats — floating schools, shops, and temples. A fascinating glimpse into a way of life unlike anything in India.

Afternoon: Khmer lunch, then Angkor National Museum (for historical context on everything you’ve seen) or Old Market (Psar Chas) for handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. Evening: Cambodian BBQ dinner (phnom pleung) — grill your own meats and vegetables at the table. Day 9: approx. $50-60 (~₹4,500).

Day 10 — Phnom Penh: Royal Palace & Riverside (₹4,500)

Morning flight or road transfer Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: $35-80/~₹2,920-6,700.

1:00 PM: Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda ($10/~₹840) — the official residence of the King of Cambodia, featuring stunning Khmer architecture, manicured gardens, and the Silver Pagoda housing a solid gold Buddha statue encrusted with thousands of diamonds. Modest dress required — shoulders and knees covered.

3:30 PM: Sisowath Quay — Mekong Riverside Promenade — walkable riverside strip lined with cafes, restaurants, and parks with Mekong River views. Free to explore.

Optional morning addition (for those extending): Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields — a sobering but important look at Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge period. This is emotionally heavy — allow quiet time afterwards. Consider whether it fits your trip’s tone.

7:00 PM: Dinner on the Riverside — Khmer and international cuisine at Sisowath Quay restaurants, with Mekong River views as your final Cambodia evening. Day 10: approx. $50-60 (~₹4,500).

Full Cost Breakdown: ₹60,750 Per Person

Thailand Cambodia Itinerary 10 Days — Complete Cost Summary	Day	Activities	Currency	INR (approx.)
Day 1	Bangkok — Temples, Chinatown & Skyline	2,700 THB	₹6,750
Day 2	Bangkok — Grand Palace, Markets & Rooftops	1,700 THB	₹4,250
Day 3	Ayutthaya — Ancient Capital Day Trip	1,400 THB	₹3,500
Day 4	Chiang Mai — Old City Temples & Night Bazaar (incl. flight)	3,800 THB	₹9,500
Day 5	Chiang Mai — Doi Suthep & Ethical Elephant Sanctuary	2,900 THB	₹7,250
Day 6	Phuket — Beaches & Old Town (incl. flight)	4,200 THB	₹10,500
Day 7	Phi Phi Islands — Full Day Speedboat Tour	2,200 THB	₹5,500
Day 8	Siem Reap — Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Thom	$50-60	₹4,500
Day 9	Siem Reap — Banteay Srei & Tonlé Sap	$50-60	₹4,500
Day 10	Phnom Penh — Royal Palace & Riverside	$50-60	₹4,500
Total	10 days, all activities and local transport	—	~₹60,750

Excludes: international flights from India, accommodation, travel insurance. Includes all entry fees, local transport, meals referenced in the itinerary, and all domestic flights (Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai-Phuket, Phuket-Siem Reap) and the Siem Reap-Phnom Penh transfer. 1 THB ≈ ₹2.5. 1 USD ≈ ₹83.

Essential Insider Tips for Indian Travelers

Visa requirements — two countries, two systems:

• Thailand: Visa-free for Indian passport holders for 30 days from September 15, 2026. Complete Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on the THIM app before flying.
• Cambodia: Indian passport holders can apply for a Cambodia e-Visa online at evisa.gov.kh before travel ($30 + $6 processing fee, single entry). Alternatively, Visa on Arrival is available at Siem Reap International Airport and land border crossings ($30).

Carry cash in both countries. THB for Thailand (7-Eleven ATMs, Kasikorn Bank, Bangkok Bank). USD for Cambodia (Cambodia uses USD alongside Khmer riel for most tourist transactions). UPI does not work in either Thailand or Cambodia. Cards work at large shops and hotels.

Dress code applies throughout. Every temple in this itinerary — Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Angkor Wat, Royal Palace Phnom Penh — requires shoulders and knees covered. Carry a light scarf or shawl at all times. You will use it every day.

Negotiate tuk-tuks and agree prices before boarding. This applies in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Siem Reap, and Phnom Penh. Use Grab where available (Bangkok and Chiang Mai) for transparent pricing.

Build buffer time. Bangkok airport transfers need 3-4 hours. Angkor Wat sunrise requires a 4:30 AM alarm. The Phi Phi Islands tour is long — a full day including 3-hour total boat time. These timings are built into the premium guide.

Cambodian e-Visa tip for Indian travelers: Apply online at least 3 business days before travel. The evisa.gov.kh portal processes quickly, and the approved e-Visa must be printed and presented on arrival. Do not use third-party visa agents for Cambodian e-Visa — the official portal is straightforward and charges no agent fees.

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FAQs — Thailand Cambodia Itinerary 10 Days

Q: Is 10 days enough for Thailand and Cambodia?

Ten days covers the essential highlights across both countries if the domestic travel connections are planned efficiently. Days 1-7 in Thailand and Days 8-10 in Cambodia gives each destination the time it deserves: Bangkok’s temple and market circuit (3 days), a Chiang Mai cultural immersion (2 days), Phuket and Phi Phi islands beach and activity segment (2 days), Angkor Archaeological Park’s headline temples (2 days), and Phnom Penh’s royal heritage and riverside (1 day). Travelers with more time can extend Siem Reap to 3 days to explore the full Angkor complex, or add Koh Samui or Krabi between Phuket and Cambodia.

Q: Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. Indian passport holders require a visa for Cambodia. Two options: (1) Cambodia e-Visa online at evisa.gov.kh before travel — $30 visa fee plus $6 processing, single entry, approximately 3 business days processing. Print the approved e-Visa and present it on arrival. (2) Visa on Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport or land border crossings — $30, requires a recent passport photo. The e-Visa is recommended to avoid Visa on Arrival queues, especially during busy travel periods. Thailand requires no visa for Indian passport holders — 30-day visa-free entry from September 15, 2026.

Q: What is the total budget for a 10-day Thailand Cambodia trip from India?

The TravelManToday Thailand + Cambodia premium itinerary estimates approximately ₹60,750 per person for activity costs, local transport, and meals over 10 days — this includes all domestic flights within Thailand (Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai-Phuket) and the Phuket-Siem Reap transfer. It excludes international flights from India (Delhi-Bangkok economy return approximately ₹20,000-35,000 depending on carrier and booking lead time), accommodation (budget ₹1,500-3,000/night, mid-range ₹3,000-7,000/night per city), Cambodia e-Visa ($36), and travel insurance. A realistic total trip budget including flights and mid-range accommodation for one person for 10 days is approximately ₹1,20,000-1,60,000.

Final Word

Thailand Cambodia itinerary 10 days — Bangkok Days 1-3 (Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Little India Phahurat, Yaowarat, Grand Palace, Chatuchak, rooftop bar), Ayutthaya Day 3 (Wat Mahathat Buddha head in tree, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Bang Pa-In), Chiang Mai Days 4-5 (Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Khao Soi, Doi Suthep, ethical elephant sanctuary), Phuket Days 6-7 (Old Town, Patong Beach, Promthep Cape sunset, Phi Phi Islands Maya Bay speedboat), Siem Reap Days 8-9 (Angkor Wat 5 AM sunrise, Angkor Thom Bayon, Ta Prohm Tomb Raider, Banteay Srei Lady Temple, Tonlé Sap floating village), Phnom Penh Day 10 (Royal Palace Silver Pagoda, Sisowath Quay Mekong riverside), ₹60,750 per person activity cost, Cambodia e-Visa required for Indians ($36 online), Thailand visa-free, carry cash in THB and USD, dress code scarf every day — is the most complete Southeast Asia circuit available for Indian passport holders in 10 days. The premium guide with exact timings, INR costs, and transport notes for every stop is ₹499 at TravelManToday.

Also Read:

• Thailand Itinerary Indians 5 Days — ₹31,250 Cost Breakdown
• Cambodia Tourism Indians 2026 — Angkor Wat Visa Guide
• Thailand Visa Free 30 Days 2026 — September 15 India Confirmed

Official Sources:

• TravelManToday — Thailand + Cambodia Premium 10-Day Itinerary (₹499)
• Cambodia e-Visa — Official Portal