The On Travel journal
Local highlights, thoughtful routes and practical advice for your next Indian holiday.
Plan a getaway to the "Queen of the Hills" – Mall Road and Gun Hill ropeway, Landour’s cafés and Char Dukan, Lal Tibba, Kempty Falls, George Everest’s house, Dhanaulti’s eco parks, how to re...
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The complete Rishikesh guide – evening Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan and Triveni Ghat, white-water rafting stretches and seasons, camping, yoga and ayurveda, the Beatles Ashram, bungee jum...
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Plan your trip to Pangong Tso – the drive from Leh via Chang La or from Nubra via Shyok, permits, where to stay at Spangmik, Man and Merak, what the lake is like each season, and tips for al...
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Choose the right Kashmir houseboat – how Dal and Nigeen lakes differ, what each category offers, typical prices, meals, heating in winter, safety and the questions to ask before you book.
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Rajasthan Travel Guide 2026: Best Places, Itinerary & Travel Tips Rajasthan is India's largest state and, for most travellers, the single best introduction to the country's royal history,...
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People call Kashmir "paradise on earth" so often it's become a cliché — until you actually see Dal Lake at sunrise or Gulmarg's meadows dusted with snow, and the phrase suddenly makes comple...
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Manali & Himachal Pradesh Travel Guide 2026: Best Places, Itinerary & Tips Snow-dusted peaks, pine-scented air, apple orchards clinging to hillsides, and a road that keeps climbing until...
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From Rajasthan's palaces to Kerala's backwaters, Kashmir's valleys to Ladakh's high-altitude lakes — here's everything you need to plan your perfect India tour package this year. Quick Na...
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Planning a Spiti Valley road trip? Compare the Kinnaur (Shimla) and Manali routes, the best season for each, a day-by-day circuit, acclimatisation tips, permits, road conditions, packing and...
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Everything you need for a Leh Ladakh bike trip – the best routes from Manali and Srinagar, ideal season, permits, acclimatisation plan, bike rental, fuel, gear checklist and safety tips for...
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A practical guide to Umling La and Hanle in eastern Ladakh – how to get there, permits, best time, road conditions, stargazing at Hanle's dark-sky reserve, altitude safety and a sample itine...
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Planning the Kedarnath trek? This guide covers the Gaurikund–Kedarnath route, distance and difficulty, how to reach Sonprayag, pony and helicopter options, where to stay, darshan timings, be...
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