Travelogues

Sangla & Chitkul: Complete Guide, Bus Timings, Homestays

2018/08/052018/08/05 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments Batseri, Chitkul, Chitkul Bus Timing, Kamru Fort, Kinnaur, Rakcham, Sangla, Sangla Dorm

Chitkul and Sangla travel guide for budget backpackers including bus timings, affordable dorms, homestays, hostels, road conditions, things to do, culture, and people.

Travelogues

Nongriat Trek: Double Decker Living Root Bridge & Rainbow Falls

2018/06/172018/06/17 Jitaditya Narzary 15 Comments Cherrapunjee, double-decker root bridge, Living Root Bridge, Meghalaya, Nongriat

Nongriat trek is a steep descent of 3.5 Kms from Tyrna that involves crossing a couple of suspension bridges too. The famous double-decker living root bridge is located in the village while the Rainbow Falls is a further 3-4 km hike. from Nongriat. To start the trek reach Cherrapunjee (50 KMs from Shillong), then Tyrna Village (18-20 KMs from Cherrapunjee).

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Nako: Languid Walks, Looming Reflections

2018/06/052018/07/05 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur, Nako, Nako Bus Timing, Nako Lake, Nako Monastery

Nako is located on the Hindustan Tibet Highway, somewhere in the middle point between Reckong Peo (Kinnaur) and Kaza (Spiti). There are two buses daily plying from Peo to Nako and beyond. You can also catch a Peo bound bus from Kaza to reach Nako if you are coming from Manali side.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Traveller FAQs

Tirthan Valley: Gushaini Travel & Trekking Guide

2018/05/222018/05/22 Jitaditya Narzary 20 Comments Batahad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Phalachan Valley, Tirthan Valley

Tirthan Valley centred around Gushaini is a part of the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Many short and long treks can be done through the valley. Angling, ecotourism, and cultural escapades in the villages are other attractions. Jibhi and Jalori Pass are nearby attractions.

Traveller FAQs UNESCO Heritage Sites

Valley Of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib: Travel Guide Under INR 3000

2018/05/052018/05/09 Jitaditya Narzary 36 Comments "Chamoli", "hemkund sahib", "Uttarakhand", "valley of flowers", Garhwal, Himalaya, Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Trekking, UNESCO Heritage Site

The usual Valley of Flowers route is Haridwar-Rishikesh-Rudraprayag-Chamoli-Joshimath-Govindghat and then trek to Ghangaria where you stay the night. The next day trek to VoF & come back. Hemkund Sahib is another route from Ghangaria and will take another day. Budget travellers can do it for INR 3000-4000 from Delhi.

Manipur North East India Traveller FAQs

Ukhrul & Shirui Lily Festival Travel Guide

2018/04/122018/04/21 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments Manipur, Northeast India, Shirui Lily, Ukhrul

The Shirui Lily festival is organized to celebrate the annual blossoming of Shirui lily (Lilium Mackliniae), that only grows in the hills surrounding Ukhrul, a hill district in Manipur. Ukhrul town is around 80 Kms from Imphal and primarily inhabited by Tangkhul Nagas. It only blooms for a few weeks, generally in the early summer season.

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Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila-Deoria Tal-Kartik Swami-Trekking Guide

2018/03/262018/07/30 Jitaditya Narzary 58 Comments "Uttarakhand", Chandrashila, Chopta, Deoria Tal, Garhwal, Kartik Swami, Tungnath

A comprehensive guide to trekking in Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila, Kartik Swami, and Deoria Tal in Garhwal, Uttarakhand along with route map and accommodation details in each location.

Arunachal Pradesh North East India Traveller FAQs

The Tinsukia-Roing-Mayudia-Hunli-Anini Circuit

2018/02/06 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Anini, Arunachal Prades, Dambuk, Mayudia, Northeast India, Roing

The Roing-Mayudia-Anini circuit is one of the 11 major tourist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh. It is visited mostly in the winter to witness snowfall and enjoy the orange season in Dambuk.

Decoding Delhi Unsolicited Tips

Five Modern Initiatives that make Delhi Backpacker friendly

2017/10/302018/01/12 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments Backpacker, coworking spaces, cycling, delhi, hostels, WI-Fi Zones

New initiatives that makes Delhi more suitable able for backpackers, budget travellers, and digital nomads… I am primarily focusing on the technological innovations, environmental initiatives, and facilities aimed at budget backpackers.

Chamba Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Travelogues

A Walk to Hudan Valley… Again!

2017/10/11 Jitaditya Narzary 15 Comments Himachal Pradesh, Hudan Bhatori, Hudan Lake, Pangi Valley, Pir Panjal

My second hike through the Hudan Valley in Pangi included a visit to the Hudan Lake, and a series of bewitching sites that can always be expected in Pangi.

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Majuli Complete DIY Travel Guide

2017/08/112018/07/18 Jitaditya Narzary 24 Comments assam, Auniati, Brahmaputra, Garamur, Hotels in Majuli, Jadhav Payeng, Kamalabari, Majuli, Majuli accomodation, Majuli ferry, Majuli Tourism, Majuli Travel Guide, Mishing, Sankardeva, Satra, Xatra

To reach Majuli, the largest river island in the world, you have to take a boat ride. A person has to pay INR 15 (~ $ .25) for a one-way trip. Rates are different for different things. Two-wheelers are not expensive but four-wheelers cost you INR 700. Rates differ for cows, horses, pigs, goats, chicken, ducks… & even for elephants in case you need to take them with you.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Traveller FAQs UNESCO Heritage Sites

The Great Himalayan National Park & Jalori Pass Budget Travel Guide

2017/06/282018/05/27 Jitaditya Narzary 29 Comments accomodation, Bashleo Pass, GHNP, GHNP directions, GHNP ecozone, GHNP hotels, GHNP Map, GHNP Travel Guide, GHNP Trekking, Great Himalayan National Park, homestays, Jalori Pass Travel Guide, Jibhi, Raghupurgarh, Raktisar, Sainj, Serolsar, Shangarh, Shoja, stay, Tirath, Tirthan

A comprehensive guide to the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), the villages and treks around it. Accommodation, permits, guides, costs, and all other practical information to explore Sainj and Tirthan Valleys for budget backpackers.

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