The best time to visit Leh Ladakh for snowfall is between December and February. This is when snow is heaviest and the landscape turns completely white. During this time, the only way to reach Leh is by flight, since both the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways stay closed until April or May. I have visited Ladakh […]
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I have lost count of how many times I have driven down to Pondicherry from Chennai. Every single trip, I find one more reason why this list of pondicherry things to do never feels boring to me. My quick picks for you: If you only have a weekend, these four alone will give you the […]
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Dzukou Valley straddles the border of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India, sitting at an altitude of 2,452 meters. The trek is rated moderate to difficult, with Viswema and Jakhama (Zhakama) serving as the two base villages. There are no roads leading into the valley — the only way in is on foot. My boots […]
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The best way to reach Meghalaya is by flying into Guwahati Airport (GAU) and then taking a cab to Shillong. The entire journey takes under 4 hours. Meghalaya has no major internal airport or railway network, so Guwahati in Assam is the gateway most travelers use. I have taken this route more times than I […]
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The worst time to visit Meghalaya is June to August. These three months bring extreme rainfall that floods caves, turns clear rivers muddy, and makes roads dangerous. If you are planning your first trip, avoid this window completely. I have been to Meghalaya twice. And trust me, the monsoon there is not like anywhere else […]
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The best time to visit Cherrapunji is October to February. These months offer the least rainfall, comfortable temperatures between 5°C and 18°C, and safe road conditions. October and November are especially good because the waterfalls are still full and the skies are clear. Avoid June to September if you dislike heavy rain. I have seen […]
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Tawang sits at over 10,000 feet in the western corner of Arunachal Pradesh. Figuring out how to reach Tawang is not just about booking a ticket. It is about planning a journey through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in India. The road alone, with its hairpin bends, fog-covered passes, and sudden waterfalls, will […]
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The best time to visit Kamakhya Temple is between October and March, when the weather is cool and manageable. Avoid June during Ambubachi Mela unless you specifically want to attend the festival. I have stood in the general darshan queue at Kamakhya Temple at 5 AM, watched that queue stretch past a hundred people before […]
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Arunachal Pradesh is a bucket-list destination, and the best things to do here include visiting Tawang Monastery, crossing Sela Pass, exploring Ziro Valley, and spotting wildlife in Namdapha National Park. Every Indian citizen needs an Inner Line Permit (ILP) before entering. You can apply easily at arunachalilp.com. I am Chris, and I have explored Arunachal […]
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Getting to Sundarban is a three-step journey: take a train from Sealdah Station in Kolkata to Canning Station (about 1.5 hours), then a road transfer to Godkhali Ferry Ghat (around 48 km), and finally a boat ride into the mangroves. Planning how to reach Sundarban from Kolkata is honestly the most confusing part of the […]
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