Originally Posted by
flyrights
If a typical tourist that goes there on a short stay spends say $100 to $400 per day for hotel, food, sightseeing, shopping, etc., that's a lot of money that won't get into the Indian economy... I won't go. I'll go to Malaysia instead... they will get my money.
If you're spending up to $400 per day in India and you're concerned about a $120USD visa fee (which isn't out of line with what the U.S. and other countries charge), you ought to re-think your travels.