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Food and Water Safety in India: How to Eat Well and Stay Healthy
You can eat very well in India and stay healthy by following a few rules: drink only sealed bottled, filtered or boiled water; eat…
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Dharamshala and the Kangra Valley for International Travellers
Dharamshala is a two-level town in the Kangra Valley under the 4,000 m Dhauladhar range: the lower town at about 1,450 m and McLeod…
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Fatehpur Sikri Guide: What to See, Tickets and How to Fit It In
Fatehpur Sikri is the red sandstone capital Akbar built from 1571 and abandoned within fifteen years, 40 km west of Agra on the road…
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Arriving at Delhi Airport: Immigration, SIM, Cash, Taxis and Metro
International flights land at Terminal 3 of Delhi airport. Before you fly, hold a valid e-visa and file the online e-Arrival card. After immigration,…
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Chandigarh Travel Guide for International Travellers: Gateway to Hills
Chandigarh is the planned city Le Corbusier designed in the 1950s, 250 km north of Delhi, and the gateway to Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala.…
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Best Time to Visit North India: Month by Month, Region by Region
The best time to visit north India depends on which north India you mean. Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan: October to March. Himalayan hill stations:…
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Best Time to Visit Manali: Month-by-Month Weather, Snow and Crowds
The best time to visit Manali depends on what you want. For snow, late December to February (Solang and Sissu hold it longer than…
Read story Himachal Tour Package from Bangalore: Flights, 6–8 Day Plans, Prices
The simplest Himachal tour package from Bangalore is a non-stop IndiGo flight to Chandigarh (about 3 hours) and a 5-night Shimla–Manali trip from Chandigarh…
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Luxury Trains in India: Maharajas’ Express, Palace on Wheels and More
India runs four luxury trains. The Maharajas' Express (IRCTC) is the most polished, with 7-day journeys from about US$8,400 per person sharing in 2026-27.…
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Best Time to Visit Goa: Month-by-Month Weather, Crowds and Prices
The best time to visit Goa is November to February: dry, sunny, 24–32°C, calm seas and every beach shack open. Prices peak from about…
Read story Old Manali Guide: Cafes, Stays, Manu Temple and the Vibe
Old Manali is the village on the north bank of the Manalsu stream, 2–3 km uphill from Mall Road, where most international travellers stay.…
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Chandigarh to Shimla for International Travellers: Car, Train or Bus
Chandigarh to Shimla is about 115 km and 3–3.5 hours by car on NH-5 via Parwanoo and Solan. A private car with driver is…
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