Originally Posted by flyrights

I wanted to go from Thailand to India for a stay there of about 4 days. The cost of an Indian visa is $120 PLUS some extra fees, mailing, etc.

I can't think of anything so stupid in my life. The visa fees are so high, that they will discourage tourists from going. 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.