Machu Picchu Travel Guide 🇵🇪
Everything you need to know before visiting Machu Picchu — tickets, budget, food & itinerary
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Peru
Nearest Town Aguas Calientes
Currency Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Language Spanish (English limited)
Time Zone PET (GMT-5)
Altitude 2,430 m
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-Free Up to 183 Days Passport 6+ Months- Indian citizens get visa-free entry to Peru
- Return ticket & accommodation proof recommended
- Ticket to Machu Picchu must be booked in advance
🗓 Best Time to Visit
May–Sep Dry & best
Apr & Oct Fewer crowds
Nov–Mar Rainy season
Feb Inca Trail closed
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: PEN 180–220 | ₹4,000–4,900 | $50–60
- 🏨 Mid-range: PEN 300–420 | ₹6,700–9,300 | $85–120
- 👑 Luxury: PEN 650+ | ₹14,500+ | $185+
Machu Picchu entry tickets & trains are the biggest expenses.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Machu Picchu Citadel Sun Gate (Inti Punku) Huayna Picchu Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza Aguas Calientes🚆 Transport & Getting Around
- Train from Cusco / Ollantaytambo
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to site
- Walking inside ruins only
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Claro, Movistar, Entel
- Weak signal inside ruins
- Wi-Fi in Aguas Calientes hotels
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred in Aguas Calientes
- Cards accepted in hotels
- ATMs available in town
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Lomo Saltado
- Ceviche
- Quinoa soup
- Alpaca steak
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Inti Raymi – June
- Local Andean festivals
- Peru Independence Day – July
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Very safe tourist area
- Watch altitude sickness
- Follow park rules strictly
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Respect archaeological rules
- No drones allowed
- Do not touch stone structures
🎒 What to Pack
- Hiking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Sunscreen & hat
- Passport for entry
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Mild days, cold mornings
- Frequent rain in wet season
- Strong UV at altitude
🧳 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Cusco → Aguas Calientes
- Day 2 – Machu Picchu full visit
- Day 3 – Huayna Picchu / return
❓ Machu Picchu Travel FAQs
Is Machu Picchu expensive for Indians?
Moderately expensive due to tickets & trains, but manageable with planning.
How many days are enough?
2–3 days are ideal including travel from Cusco.
Is Machu Picchu safe?
Yes, it is very safe and strictly regulated.
Do Indians need a visa?
No, Indians get visa-free entry to Peru.