There has been a lot of confusion regarding permits for solo travellers for Bhutan. Several questions on quora, several alleged cases of rejected applications for solo travellers and after a ton of ambiguity I finally burst the myth. I got permits as a solo traveler for Bhutan without engaging an agent or clubbing with other…Continue Reading “How I got Solo Permits for Bhutan”
The following are the latest taxi rates/fares for the year 2018-2019 for Leh sightseeing, Leh travel, Leh to Manali, Leh to Pangong Tso, Srinagar to Leh etc.
Disclaimer: The post is not promotional in nature. The views expressed in relation to the vibration reduction plate are my own and have not been modified to suit the interest of Carberry. The Dreaded Vibrations One of the characteristics of an internal combustion engine is that it rattles. Controlled explosions and bursts of energy not…Continue Reading “Carberry’s Vibration Reduction Plate for Royal Enfield – A Review”
Hai Tac or the Pirate Island can be described as follows: An archipelago of 16 islands inhabited by pirates till the 1990s. Hidden away gold is claimed to be buried around the island and several seekers come every year to try their luck. As a traveller it’s an island where no one speaks English, no…Continue Reading “Pirate Island (Hai Tac) – Why It Is A Destination for Travellers Not Tourists”
To title a game as the best PlayStation 4 game would be a hefty task. It becomes easier when we talk of old games revived back to life. Remastered games have become the trendiest thing of this generation. Whether you like it or not, people buy these games and experience the games of the past….Continue Reading “Best PlayStation 4 Remastered Games – Top 10”
Having been unable to get permits on Friday we spent the weekend stuck in Jaigaon and Phuentsholing. On Monday I woke up at 6, reached the permit office by 6:20 waiting to pat myself on the back for making it early for an office which opens at 9. Let’s do that again. The permit office…Continue Reading “A Bhutan Permit Almost Killed Me”
Premise: Unable to get permits on Friday, two travelers find themselves stuck between two border towns with two days to while away. Phuentsholing is in Bhutan and Jaigon in India. Bridging gap between the two countries are these minuscule obscure-on-the-map border towns. The Indian town boasts of a cheaper market, varied roadside food joints and…Continue Reading “Stuck In Jaigaon and Phuentsholing”
Graduates in the field of tourism intern with travel agencies where they strive to learn the well protected art of making itineraries. The job sounds easy enough and I can already see you going “Any average IQ person can come up with the perfect itinerary for Ladakh. All you need is a map and some…Continue Reading “The Perfect Itinerary for Leh-Ladakh”
Before I take you through the must-dos, can-dos do, and do-not-dos, it is essential to ascertain why a pre delivery inspection check is crucial. Your dealer offers you a seat, talks to you about the specifications, offers you an already paid for coke which you (hence) willingly accept, tells you that EFI issues have been…Continue Reading “Pre Delivery Inspection Guide for your Royal Enfield”
Anything I would say before you read this poem could later be perceived as a spoiler. Unlike my other poems wherein I provided an introduction of sorts, I’ll beg your leave and submit it for your kind perusal without further ado. Love and Libido Stealing glances Getting caught Hands brushing Apologies in order Sweet smells…Continue Reading “Palpable Poems- Love and Libido”