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I've been to Goa four times in the last three years - twice from Delhi, twice from Mumbai. Every time I plan a trip, I see these "Goa in ₹5000" articles online and wonder if we're visiting the same place. So here's a no-nonsense breakdown of what you'll actually spend in January 2026. Flights -...

This thread is quite old now and the bus scene from Delhi to Rishikesh has changed significantly. Here's an updated picture for January 2026: Current Bus Fare Range (January 2026) Non-AC Seater: ₹199 - ₹350 AC Seater/Semi-Sleeper: ₹375 - ₹600 Volvo AC Seater: ₹500 - ₹1,000 AC Sleeper (2+1)...

Did my fourth Vaishno Devi trip in October 2025, this time taking my parents who are both in their early 60s. Each trip has taught me something new about how to plan this pilgrimage properly, and I have seen too many people struggle because they went in with wrong expectations. Putting down...

2026 Updated entry fees : Indian citizens : Rs 250 SAARC and BIMSTEC citizens : Rs 740 Foreign tourists : Rs 1300

Namasté and welcome to Varanasi! Varanasi isn’t as famous for long-stay yoga as Rishikesh, but there are still good options if you want a genuine practice experience within a short visit. 1) Yoga schools with drop-in classes There are a few places in and around the old city where you can join...

If you want something simple and comfortable instead of a hotel chain, Guwahati has a few good areas that work well for short stays. For guest houses, Uzan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar are usually the safest bets. They're close to the Brahmaputra, fairly central, and quieter than Paltan Bazaar. You'll...

Please go through this Kolkata travel guide which has mentions of all the major attractions in and around Kolkata.

Everything looks good to me apart from this bit : Jammu > Srinagar > Drass That is not the best way to do it in my opinion. Take a flight to Leh instead. The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is not good atall. There is no point trying to be brave. Jammu is pretty safe but beyond that its...

The distance between Dharamshala and Mcleodganj is just 5.4Kms. There are plenty of buses that go from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj and they take less than 15 mins. This route is full of twists and turns. From what I know the fare will be less than Rs20 or max Rs25. A taxi won't cost much either if...

You could take a train to New Jalpaiguri and then a shared jeep or a bus to the Jaigaon/Phuentsholing border from where all sorts of buses and shared taxis/jeeps are available for Thimphu and other destinations.

Do let us know what they say as there might be other people looking for a solution to this same problem and might find your reply useful in future.

There is no 4G or even 3G at Munsiyari yet. I was there just a few days ago hoping I could get some work done while I am there. I had to leave early because of GPRS being the best connection that took no less than 5 mins to load google's home page. Manali and Shimla both have an excellent...

Uploading the exact size is the only way out. Some 10 year old built that government site.

I would vote for Kake da hotel in CP although out of the ones you have listed that's the only place I have been to. Kake da hotel also serves good chicken curry and some other dishes.

How long for? If it is just a few hours, you could wait at the airport as Admin suggested above. If you mean waiting until the next day or longer then you could get a room at one of the airport hotels in aero city. Have a look at this thread if you want to get a room for the night : Hotels near...