72 guides to explore
Best Time to Visit Kashmir
Month-by-month advice for Kashmir: tulips and blossom in spring, meadows in summer, golden autumn and the snow season in winter.
How to Reach Kashmir
Flying into Srinagar, taking the train to Jammu or Katra, and driving the highway. Compare the options, timings and what has changed recently.
Kashmir Weather Month by Month
Typical temperatures, rain and snow in Srinagar and the hill stations for each month, with what the weather means for your plans.
Kashmir Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What a Kashmir trip costs and why quotes differ: season, hotel category, vehicle, route and the local costs most packages leave out.
Local Transport in Kashmir: Cabs, Union Taxis and Ponies
How getting around Kashmir works: private cabs, local union taxis, ponies, Shikaras and the Gondola, and why some costs are paid on the spot.
What to Wear and Pack for Kashmir
A season-by-season packing guide for Kashmir: layers, footwear, snow gear, modest dress for shrines and what to leave at home.
Is Kashmir Safe for Tourists?
An honest look at safety in Kashmir: what happened in 2025, how tourism has recovered, what we check before planning, and what you can do yourself.
Kashmir for First-Time Visitors
Everything a first-timer should settle before booking Kashmir: how many days, which places, where to stay, local rules and common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit Goa
Month-by-month advice for Goa: peak season, the quieter shoulder months, the monsoon and the festivals that shape crowds and prices.
How to Reach Goa
Flying into Mopa or Dabolim, taking the train to Madgaon or Thivim, driving from Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru, and how to pick the right entry point.
Goa Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, humidity and sea conditions in Goa for each month, with what they mean for beaches, activities and packing.
Goa Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What a Goa trip costs and why quotes differ: season, hotel, location, transport and the extras that add up.
Goan Food Guide: What to Eat and Drink
Fish curry rice, xacuti, vindaloo, bebinca and feni: a guide to Goan food for meat-eaters, vegetarians and the curious.
Getting Around Goa: Taxis, Scooters and Buses
How to get around Goa: prepaid taxis, cabs with driver, scooters, buses and ferries, with safety advice and what each option really costs.
Goa Safety and Local Tips for Visitors
Practical safety and etiquette advice for Goa: the sea, scooters, nightlife, scams, drinking rules and travelling as a woman, family or solo traveller.
Goa for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first Goa trip: choosing a coast, deciding how many days, picking a base, and avoiding the most common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan
Month-by-month advice for Rajasthan: the comfortable winter season, the heat of summer, the monsoon's green interlude and the festivals worth planning around.
How to Reach Rajasthan
Flights, trains and roads into Rajasthan, how to choose your arrival city and how to travel between cities without losing days.
Rajasthan Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain and dust in Rajasthan's main tourist cities for every month, and what each season means for sightseeing and packing.
Rajasthan Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What a Rajasthan trip costs and why quotes differ: hotel category, route length, season, transport and the costs paid on the spot.
Rajasthani Food Guide: What to Eat and Where
Dal baati churma, laal maas, gatte ki sabzi, kachoris and sweets: a guide to Rajasthani food for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Rajasthan Shopping Guide: What to Buy and How
Block prints, bandhani, blue pottery, jewellery and more: what to buy in Rajasthan, where to buy it and how to avoid scams.
Rajasthan Travel Tips and Safety
Practical advice for Rajasthan: heat, scams, animal welfare, etiquette, travelling as a woman or family and what to do if something goes wrong.
Rajasthan for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first Rajasthan trip: choosing cities, setting a realistic pace, picking hotels, and avoiding the most common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit Kerala
Month-by-month advice for Kerala: the dry season, the two monsoons, Onam and the seasons for Ayurveda, hills and backwaters.
How to Reach Kerala
Flights into Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, trains along the coast, driving from Bengaluru and Chennai and how to link the main bases.
Kerala Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain and humidity in Kochi, Munnar and the coast for every month, and what each season means for your plans.
Kerala Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What a Kerala trip costs and why quotes differ: houseboat category, hotel type, season, vehicle and the costs paid on the spot.
Kerala Food Guide: What to Eat and Drink
Appam and stew, sadya, karimeen, prawn roast, parotta and filter coffee: a guide to Kerala food for vegetarians and meat-eaters.
Kerala Houseboat and Transport Guide
How to choose a houseboat, what to ask before you book, and how to get around Kerala by car, train, ferry and water metro.
Kerala Travel Tips and Safety
Practical advice for Kerala: monsoon and landslide safety, beach currents, temple dress codes, strikes, health and responsible travel.
Kerala for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first Kerala trip: choosing bases, the right season, houseboat tips, pacing and the most common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh
Month-by-month advice for Himachal: spring and autumn sightseeing, winter snow, the risky monsoon and the short summer window for Spiti and the high passes.
How to Reach Himachal Pradesh
Flights, trains and roads into Himachal: Chandigarh, Kalka and Pathankot as gateways, small airports in the hills and how long each leg takes.
Himachal Weather Month by Month
Typical temperatures, rain and snow in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Spiti for every month, and what each season means for travel.
Himachal Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What a Himachal trip costs and why quotes differ: season, hotel location, route length, vehicle and the costs paid locally.
Himachali Food Guide: What to Eat and Drink
Dham, siddu, chha gosht, trout, Tibetan momos and fresh apples: a guide to eating well in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Roads and Transport Guide
How getting around Himachal works: mountain roads, local taxi unions, the toy train, buses, Rohtang permits and road conditions.
Himachal Travel Tips and Safety
Practical advice for Himachal: monsoon and landslide safety, altitude sickness, adventure activity safety, river hazards, drugs and responsible travel.
Himachal Pradesh for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first Himachal trip: choosing bases, picking a season, handling the roads and avoiding the most common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit the Andaman Islands
Month-by-month advice for the Andamans: the calm dry season, the shoulder months, the monsoon and the cyclone risk windows.
How to Reach the Andaman Islands
Flights to Port Blair, ship routes from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, and how to plan connections and ferries once you arrive.
Andaman Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, humidity and sea conditions in the Andamans for every month, and what each season means for ferries and water activities.
Andaman Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
What an Andaman trip costs and why quotes differ: flights, ferries, resort category, season and the water activities that add up.
Andaman Food Guide: What to Eat and Drink
Fresh fish, crab and coconut dishes, settler cuisines and beach shacks: a guide to eating well across the Andaman Islands.
Andaman Ferries and Inter-Island Transport
How ferries between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil work, how to book, what happens in bad weather and how to get around each island.
Andaman Travel Tips and Safety
Practical advice for the Andamans: sea and reef safety, crocodile and jellyfish awareness, tribal reserves, health, connectivity and responsible travel.
Andaman Islands for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first Andaman trip: choosing islands, the right season, ferries, water activities and the most common mistakes.
Best Time to Visit Ladakh
When to go to Ladakh: the June to September window, what May and October feel like, and why winter is for specialists.
How to Reach Ladakh
Fly to Leh, drive from Manali or Srinagar, and what each route means for your body, your schedule and your risk.
Ladakh Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, sun, snow and wind in Ladakh through the year, with what to pack for each season and for each altitude.
Ladakh Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
Why Ladakh quotes differ: flights, fixed taxi rates, camp quality, season, permits and the extra days you may need for altitude.
Ladakh Food Guide
Thukpa, momos, skyu and butter tea: what to eat in Ladakh, what to expect in camps and how to eat well at altitude.
Ladakh Roads, Permits and Local Transport
How taxis work in Leh, what the main roads are like, which permits and fees apply, and how to avoid common planning mistakes.
Ladakh Altitude and Safety Guide
How to acclimatise in Ladakh, what altitude sickness looks like, when to descend and how to travel responsibly at 3,500 metres and above.
Ladakh First-Time Visitor Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs: how many days, which season, where to go, what to pack and the mistakes to avoid.
Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand
Season-by-season advice for Uttarakhand: spring and autumn for most trips, the monsoon risks, winter snow and the Char Dham and Corbett calendars.
How to Reach Uttarakhand
Flights, trains and roads into Uttarakhand: which airport or station suits Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital, Corbett and the Char Dham.
Uttarakhand Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, fog and snow in Uttarakhand through the year, with notes for the plains, the hill stations and the high shrines.
Uttarakhand Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
Why Uttarakhand quotes differ: hotel location, season and weekends, vehicle type, activities, helicopters and the days you actually need.
Uttarakhand Food Guide
Garhwali and Kumaoni dishes, pilgrim-town vegetarian rules, hill-station cafes and what to expect on the road and at high shrines.
Uttarakhand Roads and Local Transport
How hill roads behave, how long journeys really take, how taxis, buses and shared jeeps work, and what to know about Char Dham logistics.
Uttarakhand Monsoon and Safety Guide
How to stay safe in Uttarakhand: landslide and monsoon risks, river and rafting safety, altitude at the shrines, wildlife rules and what to do in an emergency.
Uttarakhand First-Time Visitor Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs: how many days, which season, where to base yourself, what to pack and the mistakes to avoid.
Best Time to Visit Darjeeling and Sikkim
Month-by-month advice for Darjeeling and Sikkim: spring blooms, the monsoon landslide season, the clear weeks of autumn and winter snow.
How to Reach Darjeeling and Sikkim
Flights to Bagdogra, trains to New Jalpaiguri and the hill roads onward to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok and Pelling.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Weather Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, fog and snow across Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling and the high places of Sikkim, with notes on what to pack.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Trip Cost: What Affects the Price
Why Darjeeling and Sikkim quotes differ: season, hotel location, vehicle type, permits and the days you actually need.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Food Guide
Momos and thukpa, fermented greens, sel roti, churpi cheese, millet beer and Darjeeling tea: what to eat and how to eat well in the hills.
Sikkim Permits and Road Conditions
Which permits you need for Tsomgo, Nathu La and North Sikkim, how the system differs for Indian and foreign visitors, and what to expect on NH-10.
Darjeeling and Sikkim Altitude and Monsoon Safety Guide
How to stay safe in Darjeeling and Sikkim: altitude at Tsomgo and Gurudongmar, landslides and flood risks, river safety and what to do in an emergency.
Darjeeling and Sikkim First-Time Visitor Guide
Everything a first-time visitor needs: how many days, which season, where to base yourself, what to pack and the mistakes to avoid.