Come 2022, Doha would be on top travel destinations – courtesy FIFA world cup but for many business travelers, it will continue to remain as one of the most visited layover destinations. Doha is the capital city of one of the wealthiest nations of the world – so technically it has to be beautiful and… Read More 48 hours in Doha
NOTE: Updated 2 Jan 2021 hoping this post becomes irrelevant ASAP 2020 has been a pretty dull year for all of us. We spent most of our time of the year in attending zoom calls, figuring things out at home and hoping for a quicker release of vaccine. Like most of you, I also wanted… Read More All FAQs for travel to UAE in COVID times
Much has been said about the most underrated travel destination of South Aisa – Sri Lanka. I am sure you might have gone through a lot of travel blogs but before you even decide to go, there few things that you must know which might be a deal maker or breaker. Are the points which… Read More Sri Lanka: Things to know before you go
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka from India? Confused about the exchanges? Well, you are not alone, I also faced same dilemma and learned from my mistakes. Hence this thing deserves a separate blog post. Never exchange INR to SLR You read it right, never convert Indian currency to Sri Lankan currency, no matter how… Read More Money exchange – INR to Sri Lankan Rupees – Best Ways
Sri Lankan tourist visa is one of the easiest to get if you are an Indian even easier than Bhutan (where you don’t need a visa but the process is tedious). There are two way to get Sri Lankan tourist visa ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Visa issued is a 30-day, double entry visa, issued to… Read More Tourist VISA for Sri Lanka
Four friends embark on a journey of great western Australian road trip. From exploring some of the pristine beaches and tasting wines from about 4-5 vineyards, from visiting cheese factory to drooling in the chocolate factory, we did it all and that too in a self driven caravan, where we slept, ate, cooked, bathed and camped all in our 9 days trip to South Western Australia… Read More Best of South-West Australia – 9 days travelogue on a caravan
Walpole has large forest cover and its vegetation mostly include karri, Marri and Tingle trees. These trees are giants, towering up to 75 meters tall with a diameter of 25 meters. Giants right? And there is an army of them. You know whats even better, the authorities have built a massive suspension structure among these forest… Read More Valley of Giants
This was my first cave experience and trust it was something out of this world. Don’t trust me? Here are some pictures of the Jewel cave: In case you are awed by the pictures, let me tell you that I have not done even 1% justice to the place. And there are many such caves in… Read More The magical jewel cave
Albany is one the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. It is blessed some of the most stunning beaches of the southern hemisphere: beaches with turquoise water, white sand, large waves, and huge rocky terrain cutting through the ocean. Picture perfect !!! Albany has three nature reserves and Two People’s Bay is the… Read More Two Peoples bay
Perth, the capital city of Western Australia was our gateway to Australia. The occasion was the minutely planned 10 days road trip to South West Australia. We kept just 2 days for this beautiful city: we underestimated it! Perth is a small laid-back city but at the same time contributes close to 10% to the Australian… Read More The wonderful city of Perth
Albany was our second destination on our road trip to South Western Australia. The weather was gloomy when we arrived but it gradually started clearing up from the next day. Thank heaven 🙂 Before coming to this town, I picturized it as a small town with colonial era structures and a couple of pretty beaches.… Read More Cute little town of Albany
At 1098 meters, Bluff Knoll is the highest peak of South-Western Australia and third highest in Western Australia. Sound fascinating right? ‘Highest peak’. Well, its not that difficult as it sounds but it is certainly the most spectacular peaks in Western Australia. Important information Length: 6km (return) Time: 3-4 Hours Level: Easy to Moderate Best period:… Read More Hiking Bluff Knoll
Congratulations on your decisions to travel Australia. Here is a comprehensive post on how to get your Australian tourist visa in India How and where to apply? The only mode of for application is through VFS centers. You cannot apply online, you (or your travel agent) will have to visit one the VFS centers and… Read More Australian tourist visa for Indians
Phobjikha is a small village in west-central Bhutan with even smaller population and known for is its amazing valley and black necked cranes. Commercial tourism industry is non-existent for good. Only two families run homestays. This place is around 6 hours ride from Thimpu and the roads are not good. Non-Bhutanese need a special tourist… Read More A mystic land called Phobjikha
Why is it called the Tiger’s Nest? Legend has it that in 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew to this exact spot from Tibet on the back of a tigress. He came to subdue a demon and then took residence in a cave where he meditated for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days. This was… Read More Hike Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Staying in Thimpu Thimpu has many hotels but only certain few are in the heart of city. Almost all travel blogs suggest Hotel Tandin in budget category. The rates now has been revised and current price for standard double bed is 1800 Nu. (1 Nu = 1 INR). The hotel has all the basic amenities… Read More Thimpu
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While planning my trip to Bhutan, one of my biggest concern was commuting. Bhutan has poor public transportation system. Things might get a bit difficult if you are a tourist (it is necessary to pre-book a car for the entire trip at Thimpu). So I had no option but to hire a car. I called… Read More My friend John
Update for getting an online permit (Dec 2017): Response from Consul (Immigration), Royal Bhutanese Consulate General Dear Mr. Vivek, With reference to your mail, this is to inform that currently, only passport holders can apply for permits online. The same must be routed through any Bhutanese travel agent or hotel registered with the Tourism Council of… Read More Permit to Bhutan from Royal Bhutan Consulate, Kolkata
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Requirements Passport Number of stays should not exceed more than 15 days. A recent passport size photograph (4 x 6 cm). In case if you have forgotten to carry one, there one counter quick photo counter just before the Visa on Arrival queue at Suvarnabhumi airport…. they will print the photo on your Visa application… Read More Visa on Arrival Process at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)
Congratulations for your decision to visit Thailand. Here is a comprehensive list of things which you should keep in mind before leaving India – Money exchange – Certain minimum amount of Thai Baht needs to be carried for getting clearance at airport. The best way would be carry 50 % cash, use credit card wherever… Read More What you need to know before traveling to Bangkok from India
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