The On Travel journal
Local highlights, thoughtful routes and practical advice for your next Indian holiday.
Route ideas for a first North East trip – Meghalaya’s waterfalls and root bridges, Kaziranga’s rhinos, Arunachal’s Tawang and the Sikkim–Darjeeling circuit – with permits, the best season, t...
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Goa has three distinct seasons. This guide explains the weather, crowds, prices and highlights of peak season (November–February), the shoulder months and the green monsoon, plus festivals l...
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How to enjoy Goa’s festive season – Christmas midnight mass at old churches, carols and star lanterns, New Year’s Eve beach parties and fireworks, quieter alternatives in South Goa, when to...
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India’s most famous circuit explained – what to see in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the best order, travel by car or train, Taj Mahal tips (sunrise, Friday closure), optional add-ons like Rantham...
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Pick the right season for Rajasthan – why October to March is ideal, what summer and monsoon are really like, and when to catch Pushkar Camel Fair, the Desert Festival, Holi, Teej and Gangau...
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One week in Rajasthan, planned day by day – Jaipur’s forts, Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh, a Jaisalmer desert camp and sunset dunes, and Udaipur’s lakes – plus driving times, alternative routes, best...
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Understand Ladakh permits – which places need an Inner Line Permit (Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri, Hanle, Turtuk and more), how to apply online or through an agent, documents to carry, fees, an...
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A realistic Ladakh budget – flights vs road trip, Leh hotels and Nubra/Pangong camps, taxi union rates, bike rentals, Inner Line Permit and environment fees, food and fuel – with sample cost...
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The classic Himachal circuit planned day by day – Delhi to Shimla, Kufri and the Mall Road, the drive to Manali via Kullu, Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel and Sissu – with distances, best season,...
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Plan your Vaishno Devi darshan with confidence – how to register and collect the RFID card, the old and new trek routes from Katra, helicopter, pony and battery car options, Bhairon temple,...
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