The On Travel journal
Local highlights, thoughtful routes and practical advice for your next Indian holiday.
Plan a trip on Sikkim's Old Silk Route – Zuluk's famous zigzag roads, Thambi Viewpoint, Lungthung sunrise, Nathang Valley, Kupup Lake, Rongli and Aritar, permits, best time for snow, homesta...
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Everything about the Goechala trek from Yuksom – route, distance, difficulty, Dzongri and Kanchenjunga viewpoints, permits, best seasons, fitness preparation, packing list, altitude safety a...
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Planning a winter trip to Sikkim? Find out where to see snow – Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Zero Point, Lachung, Zuluk and Nathang Valley – plus road closures, permits, clothing, driving safety, fe...
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A guide to Sikkim's most important Buddhist monasteries – Rumtek, Enchey, Pemayangtse, Sangacholing, Tashiding, Dubdi, Ralang and Phodong – their history, highlights, festivals, etiquette an...
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A tasty guide to Sikkimese food – momos, thukpa, thenthuk, phagshapa, gundruk, sel roti, chhurpi, sha phaley, kinema and local teas – with vegetarian options, where to eat in Gangtok and Pel...
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How to reach Sikkim – flying into Bagdogra or Pakyong, trains to New Jalpaiguri, road routes from Siliguri to Gangtok, shared and private taxis, helicopter services, travel times to Pelling,...
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How much does a Sikkim trip cost? A practical breakdown of flights or trains, hotels, North Sikkim packages, permits, vehicles, food and activities, with budget, mid-range and premium travel...
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Plan a relaxing trip to the "Scotland of India" – Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat, Dubare elephant camp, the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe, Talacauvery and Mandalpatti, coffee plantation homestays, Ko...
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How to visit the Atal Tunnel and Sissu from Manali – distance and driving time, whether you need a permit, winter closures, things to see in Lahaul (Sissu waterfall, Chandra river, Keylong),...
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Plan the right month for the Andamans – calm seas and clear water from November to April, monsoon realities from May to September, the best scuba visibility, festival season and when to find...
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Build a realistic Andaman budget – flights to Port Blair, government vs private ferries to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep), resorts and budget stays, scuba diving and other...
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Ladakh changes dramatically through the year. Learn when the Manali and Srinagar highways open, the best months for bike trips and lakes, what winter (and the frozen Pangong) is like, and ho...
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Uttarakhand, the Land of the Gods, offers the Char Dham Yatra, Rishikesh's rafting and yoga, the hill stations of N...
Sikkim is a small Himalayan state of monasteries, mountain lakes and views of Kanchenjunga – from Gangtok and Tsomg...
Rajasthan is India's land of kings – Jaipur's pink palaces, Udaipur's lakes, Jodhpur's blue city, Jaisalmer's golde...
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