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Hi utkarsh. you can go through my blog which will be really helpful for you coz it covers gangtok, north sikkim etc
you get to cover:
gangtok
nathu la pass
tsongmo lake
baba harbhajan singh pilgrimage
lachung
yumthang valley
zero point
lachen
gurudungmar lake
peiling you can cover these areas in 10 days
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Sikkim is pretty vast. How many days do u have in hand?
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Https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/the-annapurna-circuit-without-a-guide/ this guide will be very helpful for you
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A detailed itinerary of this trek : - Day 1: Delhi to Kathmandu by Night Flight (21:00 to 23:30), Stay in Hotel Day 2: Visit Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, Get TIMS Card and ACAP Permit Trek, In Afternoon, took Micro Taxi (Sharing) from Kathmandu (Kalimati Road) to Pokhara ( 5Hrs. Journey), Reached Pokhara (Prithvi Chowk) in Evening, Took Taxi From Prithvi Chowk for LakeSide. Stay in Hotel Day 3: Pokhara to Phedi (By Bus) Phedi to Landruk (Trek) 8:00 Am, -Wake Up 8:00 AM to : 8: 30 - Breakfast at Lakeside and Took Bus from Lakeside to Zero, another bus from Zero to Baglun Bus Park 8:30 to 9:00 -Lakeside to Balogun Bus Park 9:00 to 10: 00 -Bus Departure from Baglun Bus Park(Pokhara to Phedi) Trek Starts: 10:00 to 12:00 -Phedi to Dhampus (Steep Stairs)12:00 to 13:00-Dhampus to Pothana
(Check Point)
13:00 to 13:30-Lunch at Pothana (Moderate)
13:30 to 16:00-Pothana to Tolka (Moderate)
16:00 to 17:30-Tolka to Landruk,
Check-in at Hotel
17:30 to 19:00- Rest, Photography and Dinner
19:00-Lights Off. Day 4: Landruk to Lower Sinuwa 8:00-Wake Up
8:00 to 9:00-Breakfast and Check Out
9:00 to 11:00- Landruk to New Bridge (Moderate)
11:00 to13:00-New Bridge to Jhinu ( Lunch) (Moderate)
13:00 to 15:30- Jhinu to Chhomrong (Hard)
15:30 to 17:00-Chhomrong to Lower Sinuwa (Steep Descending Stairs)
17:00 to 19:00- Check in at Hotel, Rest, Photography and Dinner
19:00- Lights Off Day 5: Lower Sinuwa to Deurali 7:00-Wake Up
7:00 to 8:00-Breakfast and Check Out
8:00 to 9:00-Lower Sinuwa to Upper Sinuwa (Hard)
9:00 to 11:00- Upper Sinua to Bamboo (Hard)
11:00 to 12:30- Bamboo to Dhovan (Moderate) Lunch
12:30 to 14:00- Donovan to Himalaya
14:00 to 15:30-Himalaya to Cave
15:30 to 16:45-Cave to Deurali
16:45 to 19:00-Check in Hotel, Rest, Photography and Dinner
19:00-Lights Off Day 6: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp to Deurali 7:00-Wake Up
7:00 to 7:30-Break Fast
7:30 to 10:00- Deurali to Macchapucchre Base Camp(Moderate)
10:00 to 1:00-Macchapucchre Base Camp to ABC(Hard)
1:00 to 14:30-Annapurna Base Camp Rest
14:30 to 16:00-Annapurna Base Camp to MBC
16:00 to 18:00-MBC to Deurali
18:00 to 20:00-Rest and Dinner
20:00- Light Off Day 7:Deurali to Jhinu 7:00-Wake UP
7:00 to 7:30-Break Fast and Check Out
7:30 to 8:30-Deurali to Cave
8:30 to 10:00-Cave to Himalaya
10:00 to 11:00-Himalaya to Donovan
11:00 to 12:40-Donovan to Bamboo (Lunch)
12:40 to 14:30-Bamboo to Upper Sinuwa (Moderate)
14:30 to 15:45-Upper Sinua to Lower Sinuwa
15:45 to 17:30-Sinuwa to Chhomrong (Hard)
17:30 to 18:30-Chhomrong to Jhinu
17:30 to 19:00-Check-in at Hotel, Rest and Dinner
19:00-Light Off Day 8:Jhinu to Siwai and Siwai to Pokhara (By Bus) 9:00- Wake Up
9:00 to 10:00-Breakfast and Check Out
10:00 to 10:45-Jhinu to New Bridge
10:45 to 12:30-New Bridge to Kyumi
12:30to 14:00-Kyumi to Siwai
14:00 to 14:30-Lunch at Siwai
14:30 to 16:00-Bus from Siwai to Pokhara (Balogun Bus Park)
16:00 to 16:45-Balogun Bus Park to Zero and Zero to Lakeside
16:45 to 20:00-Check in Hotel at Lakeside, Visit Fewa Lake, Photography and Dinner
20:00-Good Night. Day 9:Pokhara to Kathmandu or **Birjung
6:00-Wake Up
6:00 to 7:00-Breakfast and Check Out
7:00 to 7:30-Bus From Lakeside Bus Stand to Prithvi Bus Park, Pokhara.
8:00 to 14:00-Pokhara to Kathmandu. TIMS Card and ACAP Permit For TIMS Card(Trekkers Information Management System) and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit, you have to visit Nepal Tourism Board, Durbar Marg Road, Kathmandu.
For SAARC Countries Citizens, You have to pay 600 NPR (For TIMS Card) and 200 NPR (For Annapurna Sanctuary Permit).
For Other Citizens 2000 NPR for TIMS and 2200 for ACAP Permit
4 Passport Size Photo is Mandatory for TIMS Card and ACAP Permit
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You can plan for places Kerala and Karnataka, like Gokarna, Wayanad, thissur there are many such places.
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2. Wayanad
3. Alleppey
4. Thrissur
5. Kodaikanal
6. Ooty
7. Yelagiri
8. Coonoor
9. Coorg
10. Gokarna
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If you plan on regional travel beyond Singapore, make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to enter other countries in the region. You do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 90 days.
UpvoteCommentSharing quick tips to apply for the visa of Singapore for tourists traveling from India: 1. Documents to prepare before applying
Indian Passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of your entry into Singapore Return Air-Tickets. Duly filled and signed Form 14A fromfromhttps://www.ica.gov.sg/cms/files/Form14A.pdf (Please ensure that you have answered it in completely and that your signature matches the one in your passport) Covering Letter introducing yourself and purpose of visit. 2. Passport sized colored photos (35mm wide by 45mm high) without border with a white plain background, not older than 3 months before application, with your facial image measuring between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown in matt or semi-matt finish Tax Returns of the last 3 years along with the bank statements of the last 3 months from the date of application. Good Luck!!
Happy Travelling!!
UpvoteCommentOpen tickets are not accepted. JUST BOOK your trip but DO NOT PURCHASE your tickets until the visa has been approved. For background, Schengen zone generally requires applicants to apply for a visa in the country of their “main destination” of travel
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Hey,
https://www.tripoto.com/trip/things-to-do-in-shillong-5ba543fd53c7b?utm_source=Android_App%26utm_medium=
for stay there are dorms and hostels available, please check that
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Flights Shillong has a small airport at Umroi but there are few direct flights to Shillong. You will also notice that the flights are quite costly due to the low-frequency. So, instead of checking for Shillong flights, you should check for the Guwahati flights as it will be more economical for you. Trains
The nearest railways station to Meghalaya is Guwahati Railway Station. You can check the train timings and cost for trains on www.irctc.co.in with respect to the state you are coming from. Reach Shillong
Scooty
The distance between Guwahati and Shillong is about 100 KMs so you can easily rent a bike (which I did) and drive to Shillong. The highway is breathtakingly gorgeous so trust me, you won’t regret it. You can rent bikes from Awe Rides at an economical price. Bus
i. From Umroi Airport – There is a 28-seater bus which costs about INR 100/- and runs on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Note: From Shillong, the bus leaves at 11 AM ii. From Shillong Airport – The bus costs about INR 250/- and leaves the airport at two timings: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM only. Note: From Shillong the bus leaves at 6.30 AM and 9.00 AM. Tickets will be available at Tourist Information Center, Police Bazaar and Meghalaya Tourism Information Center, Guwahati Airport.
Day 1 – Shillong, After reaching Shillong, best would be to find a hotel in the Police Bazar. There are many options to stay here, plus it is the main market of this hill station. You will be able to find all the amenities here and if in case you would like to buy something, you will easily get it. Although, the place is a little crowded though. You can also find street food to eat and roti with vegetables just for INR 20/-.
Umiam Lake This lake comes on the way from Guwahati to Shillong and looks immensely gorgeous during the sunset.
Shillong View Point
After Umiam lake, you can move to this place which lies 10 KMs from Shillong and is also the highest point in Meghalaya.
Elephant Waterfalls
This gorgeous waterfall is located 12 KMs from Shillong and is shaped in the form of steps.
Day 2 – Cheerapunji
Leave early in the morning the next day and head out to Cheerapunji. Last stop is the Double Nongriat Village. Mawkdok Valley
Nohkalikai Waterfalls
Seven Sister Waterfalls
Additional – Garden of Caves (Laitmawsiang)
Day 3 – Double Decker Living Root Bridges If there are any marvellous wonders around the world, then Nongriat Village is surely one of them. The village is a man-made wonder where the Ariel roots of Banyan tree are spiralled and twisted together to form a sturdy yet a completely beautiful bridge. Located in Meghalaya, it has around 3,000 steps one way. Towards the end of the bridge, your legs will start shaking because it is not easy to climb up or down from it. Below, you will find all the details of how to reach this place, where to stay and a secluded waterfall named Rainbow waterfalls. How to Reach Shillong – Cheerapunji – Tyrna Village – Trek to Nongriat – Double Decker Living Root Bridges – Rainbow Waterfalls Tyrna Village
Scooty/Bike: I rented an Activa from Awe Rides that charged me INR 650 per day. There are parking facilities available in Tyrna Village so you can easily get your own vehicle to reach here OR Bus+Private Cab: You can also take a government bus to Cherrapunji which starts from Police bazaar in Shillong. This will cost you around INR 350 or you can also take a shared taxi from Anjali Cinema Taxi Stand till Tyrna Village. Nongriat Village From Tyrna Village, the trek starts till Nongriat Village where you have to climb down around 3,000 steps.
Double Decker Living Root Bridges Once you enter the Nongriat Village, the double-decker living root bridges is just 50 steps walk from the Nongriat village which is built by the Khasi tribe. Stay: I stayed in the Serene Homestay which is run by Byron and his family and would suggest that you stay with them too. Trust me, you will just love their hospitality and the environment. For just INR 200-300, they provide you with hot water, food and a comfortable bed every night. You can contact Byron at – +91 9615252655 and book the stay for your visit too.
Rainbow Waterfalls If you want to explore the village further then you can trek for another hour. On a bright sunny day, you will be able to see a rainbow formation on the clear blue water from this place. From Nongriat Village, I took a guide to this place who charged me INR 300. Day 4 – Dawki Today, leave early from the Nongriat Village and start hiking. The drive from Tyrna Village to Dawki is for three hours. This is in the Jaintia Hills district and has a famous river Umngot, that lies between the India and Bangladesh border. Travelling in Meghalaya I rented an Activa for 5 days which cost me around INR 650 per day. However, if you do not want to rent a bike then you can take a government bus that runs from the Police bazaar in Shillong till Cherrapunji for INR 350 only.
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विशाल पन्त !
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There are few treks around Hyderabad which you can consider. 1. Ananthagiri hills trek(Vikarabad)- its a 2 hours roadtrip from hyd and its an amazing place to start your journey.
2. Chincholi forest trek(Gulbarga Karnatka) its again almost 3 hours roadtrip from hyd and you will just fall in love with place.
3. Kondaveedu fort- its 25 km from guntur
4. Talakona forest & waterfalls and Horsely Hills
5. Tadiyandamol Trek(Koorg)
6. Thusharagiri Trek(Waynad)
7. The Brahmagiri Peak Trek(Waynad)
8. The Banasura Trek(Waynad)
9. The Pakshipathalam Trek(Waynad)
10. The Chembra Peak Trek(Waynad)
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Manali – Let Your 'Jawani' Go 'Deewani' ...
Rishikesh – River Raft Together. ...
Ladakh – Go On The Chadar Trek. ...
Andaman – Explore Another World. ...
Pangong Tso – Look For 'Rancho' Here. ...
Malana – Hash-It Up. ...
Goa – Because 'Dil Chahta Hai' ...
Gokarna – A Crowd-Less Goa.
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1. Go stops bir hostel - although it's a hostel you will get private rooms 2. Fearless clouds 3.zostel - although it's a hostel you will get private rooms above three accommodation is between 1000 to 1500 location is in bir appox 20kms far from parading site. 4. paloma bir - this is near paragliding site. once you reache to your accomodation you can book your paragliding slots with them. they took you at paragliding site and picked you from where you land. P.S. there is long Marathon on 21st April so please book your stay ASAP there might be chances accomodation unavailability. do not forget to visit garden cafe once your paragliding gets over its nearby that area only. must visit cafe in bir, try their varties of tea and some pasta alone with.
UpvoteCommentIt is advisable to make your pre-bookings for the Volvo and Paragliding to avoid last minute rush. You may get lot of homestay, camping and hotel options in Bir & Billing. Camping at Billing paragliding take-off site is good idea. You may contact International Youth Club for good Homestays option in Bir, Mcleodganj and Dalhousie.For accommodation you can book Zostel. It is nice and trendy. There are other basic options available too. For paragliding you can book on the spot. If you book the previous day you will start early and done by 11-12 the next day which is the best time for paragliding. Mr. Arvind Paul's group is one of the best.
UpvoteCommentPlanning a family vacation to Bangkok... Pls suggest the best
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Sunil Kumar Duggal
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As you are planning for Bangkok. Make sure visit the Safari world, also major Attraction will be Either Pattaya or Phuket. Pattaya you can enjoy the beautiful water sports and night life too.
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This might help you: http://www.bangkok.com/yourguide/family/best-things-to-do-with-family.htm
UpvoteCommentHey guys , I've an wierd doubt 😂 Can i get WEED's on SHIVA CAFE Mcleodganj ?
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Mr.subin m subair
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Pattaya Walking Street, Cabaret Show, Horizon Bar Hilton Pattaya, FFlic Cliff & Pool Club
UpvoteCommentPattaya Walking Street, Cabaret Show, Horizon Bar Hilton Pattaya, FFlic Cliff & Pool Club
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Do you know any art cafes in Banaras where we can chill and eat good food?
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Stuti Gupta
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U can visit AUM cafe, it's a good place for food enthusiasm also includes good ambience.
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