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Hey Puja, I visited there in April 2018. One thing not to miss is North Sikkim tour at any condition.This is my itinerary of Darjeeling, Gangtok and North Sikkim which would help you : https://www.tripoto.com/trip/how-to-plan-for-darjeeling-and-sikkim-in-minimum-budget-5bacb0a591c80?ref=mobwapp&source=awp Happy travelling!!!!!!

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I need some travel options either today or tomorrow to travel to some mountain area... come back by 30th december and prefer to be a prt of group

4 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 11:08 AM •

Pankaj Goyal

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Shoghi A 45-minute drive from Shimla (15 KMs in terms of distance), is the famous hill station of Shoghi that welcomes visitors with green hues of hill slopes with Pine trees. The range of activities that one can engage in at Shoghi includes rope climbing, bridge crossing, cycling, night walk, bird watching, valley crossing, etc. Kalpa Situated in Kinnaur district and famous for its Apple orchards, Kalpa is a small and sleepy village. The place is perfect for witnessing the snow-capped Kinnaur Kailash Mountains that seem just a stone’s throw away. As a tourist, one could go for short walks and visit the monastery. In case you want to engage in volunteer travel, you may visit the local girls’ orphanage to offer your services. Chitkul The last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border, Chitkul is famous for its fruit-laden orchards and mustard fields. The frosty Himalayan river Bapsa also flows through Chitkul. The Himachali architectural cottages with slate/wooden roofs are a common sight here. Chitkul is a paradise for nature lovers; they can just immerse themselves in the surroundings – lush green forests and snow-covered mountains in the backdrop of the river Bapsa. Another must visit at Chitkul is Kagyupa temple that has a beautiful, ancient idol of Shakyamuni Buddha. The carvings of 4 kings on 4 different directions is a must see. Narkanda Approximately 65 km from Shimla and surrounded by the Shivalik Range, Narkanda is a popular skiing resort for winters. The place is also ideal for those who want to spend ‘me time’ surrounded by the Shivalik Ranges. Barot On the foothills of Himalayas and on the banks of river Uhl, Barot is surrounded by the evergreen Deodar forest. The river Uhl in-fact serves as the breeding ground for fishes and the area has several fish farms. The place offers multiple options for outdoor activities such as angling, fishing, trekking, camping, rock climbing, river crossing, etc. Good Luck!!

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2 more answers by Naveen Jaiswal & 1 others →

Hey Pankaj, You can go to following places where you can also go for short 6-7 hours trek and night camping at snow mountains : 1)Kheerganga trek(One day trek, Parvati valley-Tosh, Malana, Kasol) 2)Triund trek (One day trek, Dharamshala-Naddi, Dalhousie, Macleodganj) 3)Prashar lake trek (One day trek, Mandi) 4)Kedarkantha trek (5 days, Dehradun ) Happy travellling!!!!!

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Can you please tell me what are the requirements of an Indian to trek in Bhutan? And how much it will be the permit cost for 7/8 days trek in Bhuban

2 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 9:31 AM •

Debashis Das

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Although a visa is not required to enter Bhutan for Indian citizens, they need a permit, which is free of cost. It is recommended to get the permit in Kolkata itself. You can get the permit from Royal Consulate of Bhutan in Kolkata. Note that it takes 8 days to get your permit issued. Alternatively, you can get your permit issued from Phuentsoling itself. Phuentsoling is a small Bhutanese town at the India-Bhutan border. The problem is that the permit-issuing office remains closed on Sundays and public holidays. And regarding trek DAY 1- ARRIVAL IN PARO, BHUTAN DAY 2- SOI YAKSA DAY 1 (START OF TREK) DAY 3- SOI YAKSA DAY 2 DAY 4- SOI YAKSA DAY 3 DAY 5- SOI YAKSA DAY 4 DAY 6- SOI YAKSA DAY 5 (END OF TREK) DAY 7- DEPARTURE DAY Good Luck!!!

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Mohit Jha

Hey! Please check this link. Hope it helps. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.bhutan.travel/page/travel-requirements&ved=2ahUKEwjj0vLx4NbfAhUOSo8KHeV7CjcQFjANegQIChAB&usg=AOvVaw0NoL6EpEeQwMM9tXp4asdU&cshid=1546695280283

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Can anyone tell some places to visit in January in India with friends?

19 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 9:16 AM •

Garima Agarwal

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Shubham Pawar

That depends on the aim of your travel. Manali to enjoy the Snow and may be South for the warmth.

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Misha

It basically depends on the weather you want to experience. Rajashthan, Goa, Pondicherry, kerala

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What are the reasons of tripoto not approving your blog?

4 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 8:54 AM •

Sunny Reeta Wadhwani

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Hi Sunny, your blogs on Tripoto gets approved on the basis of following: Originality: The content should not be plagiarised from any other source. This includes everything - text, photographs, and videos. Quality of photographs, videos, text: The photographs and videos should ideally be of good resolution and should tell a story about the destination in question. The text should ideally be written with decent grammar, should be helpful to fellow travellers while planning a future trip, and should be easily comprehensible by everyone. Accuracy of your content: The content MUST be factually correct. Structuring of your content: There are several data bites that you will be expected to fill up while sharing your itinerary. These include: Location tags, Start Date, Trip Duration, Trip Cost, and Day tags. If you fill up all of them, it will be extremely helpful to the future readers to plan their trips.

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Yasmin Mirza

Hi Sunny, You can email on info@tripoto.com ,they will give you right answer. Happy Travelling! Thanks, Yasmin

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2 more answers by Mohit Jha & 1 others →

Is skyopedia is a genuine firm/ travel agency??

5 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 6:45 AM •

Manpreet Singh Bunty

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Abhigya Singh

Hello manpreet, Skyopedia is a genuine firm but not as helpful as tripoto. I would suggest to follow tripoto as the travellers provide genuine info which is also cross verified by tripoto officials too. Enjoy travelling!!

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Amritaparna Saha

Yes, but Tripoto is more reliable.

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3 more answers by Amritaparna Saha & 2 others →

Does anyone have any leads on beachside cottages in South Goa? Budget: Rs 1500-2000 per night for two people.

5 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 5:27 AM •

Himani Khatreja

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Abhigya Singh

Look on for zostel hostels. Best and affordable price.

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3 more answers by Ritesh Bohra & 2 others →

Hey Himani, Here are few which suits your budget in south Goa : Matashree beach huts ... Agonda waves Rosvilla cottages ... Ourem cottages... Chill inn huts ... The rates may vary though.... Happy Travelling!!!

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How to communicate with people when I'm in a foreign country ? It's not always possible to use the Google Translator.

8 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 3:53 AM •

Amritaparna Saha

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Abhigya Singh

Hello amritaparna, Well o would tell you an idiom as says action speaks louder than words. Whether you be in any part of the world when it comes to communication there are 2 things: 1.english because as an official language mostly people are familiar to it. 2. Your actions can helo you too as in the medieval period when people were not able to communicate through words, action was the only way. I guess this can help you. Enjoy travelling!!!

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6 more answers by Aditya Singh & 5 others →

Hey Amritaparna, The best way to communicate would be using your mobile phone ... When I had been to Italy, I had few pictures downloaded for me ... like if I was in search of a road to colosseum I would show that picture to a person waiting for bus, he helped to take the bus which goes to the place I wanted to ... that's the best way possible ... Stat to communicate with English first .. if that doesn't work better, then this way of showing pictures would help you ... Success rate would be atleast 80% as per my experience ... This helps mainly while ordering food on streets ... showing a pic of a bread toast or a burger will be easy to order your food ... Hope this will work for sure ... Happy Travelling!!!

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Anyone is from shillong . I went help in choose location of my stay. at castle road in the last hotel for 4 nights for Rs 9000 and in police bazaar main circle for Rs 22000 . Which one is choose. thanks

5 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 3:15 AM •

Rohit Roma Agarwal

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3 more answers by Tania Sahu (whatever tania) & 2 others →

Hey Rohit, I visited there in April 2018. Best location to book hotel is Police bazaar but there is so much cost difference between your chosen hotels. Then I would suggest going with the low one because the taxi cost 2 times a day for 4 days to reach Police bazaar from Castle road will be less than Rs10k. Best is book with Oyo app. Another area to book a cheap hotel near Police bazaar is Lower Lachumiere. Happy travelling!!!!!

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wayfarer_simi

I am not from Shillong, but visited recently. I would suggest you to not stay at Police bazaar, as it gets really crowded, and the traffic is too much, if you want a peaceful stay, don't stay at Police bazaar

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Going to Ooty and Kodaikanal. Please let me know some places to go

8 ResponsesDec 24, 2018 3:06 AM •

aditya rao

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Hey Aditya, All the things to do and places to see in Ooty ... Dont miss the Nilgiris mountain railway you train ... Check out Ooty lake ... Botanical gardens Rose garden Thread garden Visit Kalhatti falls which is 8 Kms from the Ooty city centre Tiger hill which is 4 Kms from Ooty Emerald lake Never miss Kotagiri hill stations in coonoor ... which is 17 Kms from Ooty ... Droog fort in Coonoor ... The 250 feet sheer drop of Catherine falls in Coonoor ... St.Stephen church is also a place not to miss ... Kodaikanal Places to see are :- Vattakanal falls Dolphin nose point Echo point Trek visit local plant nurseries where you can find awesome plants ... Go on a paddle boat ride in Kodaikanal lake ... take a walk in coakers walk ... Bryant park is worth a visit ... lake side cycling is a must ... Go to kurinji andavar temple ... Don't miss pillars rock ... Happy Travelling Bro!!!

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6 more answers by Shiva Kumar Bashetti & 5 others →

Hey Aditya, This is complete itinerary of Ooty and Kodaikanal which would help you : https://www.tripoto.com/trip/things-to-do-in-ooty-tourism-itinerary Happy travelling !!!!

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Does anyone know of any not to be missed venue of Kochi biennale next weekend?

2 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 6:29 PM •

Anjana Sudev

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David Hall Gallery and Cafe It's currently part of Kochi Muziris Biennal and the art, installations it hosts are quite interesting. Worth a visit if you're coming to the Biennale. Good Luck!!

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Mohit Jha

Please check this link http://kochimuzirisbiennale.org/venues/

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Can anyone suggest the best spots to enjoy backwaters in alleppy? Thanks!

6 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 6:27 PM •

Anjana Sudev

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RAHUL SINGH

Do visit Pathiramanal

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4 more answers by Shiva Kumar Bashetti & 3 others →

The visit to Kumarakom Backwater. It was one of the most beautiful places one can visit in Kerala. Get ready for a visual treat. Good Luck!!

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Am planning to visit kedarkanth dur jan... temp wud be around 0 to -10 deg...i have a sports and leather jacket presently...i know it wont be sufficient at sub zero temp and a down or padded jacket is needed..SO SHOULD I BUY ONE OR WILL THERE BE RENTALS

8 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 2:29 PM •

Mohammed Arshad

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6 more answers by Abhigya Singh & 5 others →

Hey Mohammed, There is no need to buy any more jacket. Buy woollen socks, woollen cap, sunglasses, thermal innerwear, moisturizer and good quality gloves. You can take a waterproof jacket and snow boots at rent. Happy trekking!!!!!

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raghavendra nanubala

U should buy one for safety

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Any details of Scuba diving and Dinner on cruise in Goa? How much it may cost ? Any suggestions?

9 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 11:59 AM •

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Hey Pramod, The Scuba diving in grand Island starts from 3200 per head ... Here's is the link which you can visit to check : https://www.seawatersports.com/goa-tour/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgf3gBRDtARIsABgdL3kcsyJUu9AKCKpgZs5qSHs08VwJYTnlO05xyTWGhfqQcPfP9AyVMdgaAg_5EALw_wcB for evening snacks check these :- Paradise cruises : Booth No. 1, Tourism Jetty, below the Mandovi Bridges, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001 per head 300 onwards for perfect dinner on cruise :- Flor Do Mar : Morgim beach Road, Bagwada, Tembavaddo, Morjim, Goa 403512 price varies here ... number :- 097116 79881 Happy Travelling Bro!!!

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Mohit Jha

Scuba will cost you around 3500. Not sure about cruise dinner

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I want to travel to Kochi, India in the last week of February or in the first week of March. I would be there for a week and would like to cover, Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey. Any suggestion with regards to how to cover these places and where to go first?

9 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 11:48 AM •

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Pramod

Preferably good to cover kochi first. as it is also well connected for transportation. then you can go to alleppy as it is very near max 2 hours. Then you can plan for Munnar

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Shiva Kumar Bashetti

Hello Ritika Its better if you reach cochi first . It takez hardly two days to cover kochi but do visit Lulu mall Later you can hire taxi for other places or you can find cheaper local transport very easily Happy Travelling:)

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What is best time for Gangtok and Darjeeling

11 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 11:33 AM •

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9 more answers by Shiva Kumar Bashetti & 8 others →

Hey Rajat, The best time to visit Sikkim is in summers like every hill station. But you can visit in winters as well if you want to enjoy the negative temperature and snowfall. I visited there in April 2018. This is my itinerary of Darjeeling and Gangtok which would help you : https://www.tripoto.com/trip/how-to-plan-for-darjeeling-and-sikkim-in-minimum-budget-5bacb0a591c80?ref=mobwapp&source=awp Happy travelling!!!!!!

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Prabudhjeet Astangi

April and October. If you want to cut off from modern society, wifi, etc, stay in Kurseong in the house of a host and visit Darjeeling via toy train.

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Is there no credits for photo blog

10 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 8:29 AM •

Shubham Choudhary

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What is in a name?

You get credits for photo blog. I recent;y posted my first photo blog and got credits for it too. :)

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8 more answers by Dr Neeraj Garg & 7 others →

Yess!! you will get credit points on based on quality and originality of the photos you upload. Good Luck!! Happy Blogging!!

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Planning to go to London and Scotland for a week in April. Please suggest the best itinerary

6 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 8:01 AM •

Swetha Elias

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Srikanth's Traveldiaries (Https://Traveldiaries.Vacations)

Most places in London (the main city area) could be covered in 2-3 days, would be a bit of a stretch but worth so that you can spend in the country side at leisure.. Here is my story which i wrote on a different platform: https://trips.lonelyplanet.com/s/zscjye

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4 more answers by Mohit Jha & 3 others →

Hey Swetha, Things to do in London: https://www.tripoto.com/trip/london-u-k-3338 Things to do in Scotland : https://www.tripoto.com/trip/a-complete-one-week-guide-to-the-scenic-highlands-of-scotland-58d4d65590ebb Happy travelling!!!!!!

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Planning to go to malaysia with friends. can anyone guve the best iternary for 4 days with the cost?

4 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 4:11 AM •

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Hey Jayashree, Go through this link which would help in your plan of Malaysia : https://www.tripoto.com/trip/places-to-visit-in-malaysia-tourism-itinerary Happy travelling!!!!

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Shiva Kumar Bashetti

Hello jayashree Day 1 - Arrive KL - Check in Hotel - Go for local sightseeing - Return hotel Day 2 - Visit Batu Caves followed by Genting Highlands Day 3: Sunway Lagoon Day 4 - Return KL, take a flight. Happy travelling :)

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I have published photoblogs but haven't got credits for them till now. I got credits only for the first photoblog i published. Will i be getting them?

11 ResponsesDec 23, 2018 3:38 AM •

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