We spotted 23 deals in Seoul

One-way flights from Delhi to Seoul cost INR 15,000-35,000. Air India flies direct (7 hours). Via Bangkok or Hong Kong is cheaper at INR 10,000-20,000. From Mumbai, expect INR 12,000-30,000. Korean Air and Asiana run sales with good fares.

Indians need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). Apply online at k-eta.go.kr. Costs KRW 10,000 (INR 610). Approved within 24-72 hours. Valid for 2 years, stays up to 90 days. Upload a clear photo — rejections happen for unclear photos. Some travelers still need a regular visa.

4-5 days covers palaces, shopping, food, DMZ tour, and Namsan Tower. Add 1-2 days for day trips to Nami Island (1.5 hours) or Suwon (30 minutes). For a full Korea trip, add Busan (2.5 hours by KTX train) for 2-3 more days.

January-February (winter) and June-July (monsoon) have the lowest fares. Winter is brutally cold (-10 C) but ski resorts are open and hotels are cheap. March and November are good shoulder months. Avoid Chuseok (September) — everything closes.

Difficult. Korean cuisine heavily features meat, seafood, and fish sauce (even in kimchi). Temple food (sachal eumsik) is fully vegan — try restaurants like Balwoo Gongyang. Bibimbap can be made vegetarian. Indian restaurants exist in Itaewon. Learn to say "gogi ppaeyo" (without meat).