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"Andaman: Where the Sea meets the Soul"

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Located around 1,200 kilometers east of the Indian mainland, Andaman Islands, situated in the Bay of Bengal, offer a picturesque retreat for travelers looking for a tropical paradise. I recently had a 7 days trip to Andaman, it was one of the most exciting and scenic journey so far. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of over 500 islands, with only a few being habited, while few islands i.e. North Sentinel Island are still a home for indigenous tribe. Andaman’s are known for their Marine life, Coral reefs, Tropical rainforest and picturesque views. Here are some important tips while planning: Planned Itinerary: Unlike other destinations, Go with the flow might not work here due to limited connectivity among the islands. Moreover, advance booking will also help you to save a lot of money and last minute hustle. You may choose to buy a package else you need to plan advance booking for 1) Flight tickets, 2) Hotel bookings, 3) Ferry bookings, 4) Activities i.e. Island visit...
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Bhutan – The Land of Thunder

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Bhutan – The Land of Thunder You all must have heard about magical door during the childhood stories. I was finally able to find that door during April month of year 2024 after travelling to multiple destinations. I am talking about the Indo-Bhutan border gate located in Jaygaon town of West Bengal state, which connects with Phuentsholing city in Bhutan, while this Indian town is full of mob and chaotic streets wherein the landscape gets completely changed post crossing the door; the clean streets, less population, less pollution, respect for pedestrians and so on. Bhutan- A small landlocked country, with approximate population of 8 lakh people is the only net zero emission country in the world. Bhutan doesn’t promote mass tourism in order to prevent its culture and tradition. This high end tourism destination country collect USD $100 per night stay in the form of SDF (sustainable development fees) from each foreigner while Indians just have to pay INR 1200 per night per person, du...
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Dayara Bugyal Trek || My First Winter Trek

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 Dayara Bugyal Trek || My First Winter Trek That was my 10 th trek though I was as excited as my first time. Every trek is beautiful in its own way, while individual preferences and expectations may contribute to your overall experience. This trek is open round the year, while its recommended to avoid visiting during rainy months- July, August and sometimes rains may extend till September. Henceforth you may plan your visit during Summers- April, May, June, October Followed by Winter Months- November Until March. I was hunting for snow this time, hence I did checked weather forecast, made some calculations and eventually executed my journey during February month of 2024. Weather during day time use to be pleasant, while we encountered snowfall for 4 continuous days during our trek, the temperature during night time at Gui and Chilapada dropped as low as -15° Celsius, it was a delightful experience to spend multiple days and nights in snow, we literally haven’t seen land ...
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