Choose Bali for one easy island base with beaches, temples and a drier April-to-October season. Choose Vietnam for a longer multi-stop route with big regional variety and the shorter nonstop flight from Delhi: about 4 hours 35 minutes to Hanoi versus about 8 hours to Bali (schedules checked 24 October 2026).
| What to compare | Bali, Indonesia | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Best months to go | April to October, the dry season See the best-time guide for Bali, Indonesia → |
March to May countrywide; best months vary by region See the best-time guide for Vietnam → |
| Weather in peak season | Dry about April to October; wetter about November to March (seasons vary by region and year) See the best-time guide for Bali, Indonesia → |
North Apr-Jun and Sep-Dec; centre Feb-Aug; south Dec-Apr See the best-time guide for Vietnam → |
| Flight time from Delhi | About 8 hours nonstop from Delhi (Air India, IndiGo; checked 24 Oct 2026)[1] | About 4h 35m nonstop from Delhi to Hanoi (4 airlines; checked 24 Oct 2026)[2] |
| Visa for Indians | e-VOA: IDR 500,000, single entry, 30 days; Indian passports eligible (imigrasi.go.id, checked 24 Oct 2026)[3] | eVISA USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple, valid up to 90 days (evisa.gov.vn, checked 24 Oct 2026)[4] |
| Vegetarian and Jain food | Covered dish by dish in our Bali vegetarian and Jain food guide (checked 24 Oct 2026) See the food guide for Bali, Indonesia → |
Covered dish by dish in our Vietnam vegetarian and Jain food guide (checked 24 Oct 2026) See the food guide for Vietnam → |
| For seniors (walking, toilets, medical access)our editorial view | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Crowd levelsour editorial view | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Language easeour editorial view | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
Rows marked "our editorial view" are our judgement, not a measured fact. Everything else cites a source or the guide it comes from.
About Bali, Indonesia
Bali keeps the trip on one island: beaches, temples, rice terraces and short drives between them, which suits families who prefer not to pack and unpack. The dry season runs April to October, and the flight from Delhi is about 8 hours nonstop on Air India or IndiGo (checked 24 Oct 2026). Indian passports can use the e-VOA: IDR 500,000, single entry, 30 days (imigrasi.go.id, checked 24 Oct 2026). Vegetarian and Jain eating is covered dish by dish in our Bali food guide, including what to watch for in local cooking. A single base in the south works for most first trips, with day trips out from there.
About Vietnam
Vietnam works as a multi-stop route: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the central coast and Ho Chi Minh City each feel different, and the best months change by region - March to May works countrywide, while the north is at its best April to June and September to December. The nonstop flight from Delhi to Hanoi is about 4 hours 35 minutes on four airlines (checked 24 Oct 2026). Indian passports use the e-visa: USD 25 single entry or USD 50 multiple, valid up to 90 days (evisa.gov.vn, checked 24 Oct 2026). Vegetarian and Jain eating is covered dish by dish in our Vietnam food guide, including the phrases to order with. Plan on at least a week if you want more than one region.
Trips to Bali, Indonesia
Trips to Vietnam
Quick questions
Sources
- FlightsFrom.com: Direct flights Delhi (DEL) to Denpasar (DPS) schedules · checked 24 Oct 2026
- FlightsFrom.com: Direct flights Delhi (DEL) to Hanoi (HAN) schedules · checked 24 Oct 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia): eVOA / Visitor Visa general information · checked 24 Oct 2026
- Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (Vietnam): Vietnam National Electronic Visa system: e-Visa fees and validity · checked 24 Oct 2026