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The Indian Rounds Travel Blog
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- Places to Visit
Meghalaya
Meghalaya in 6 Days: Living Root Bridges, Caves and Waterfalls
A practical guide to Meghalaya for first-timers: how to split your days between Shillong, Sohra, Nongriat, Mawlynnong and Dawki, and when to go.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Singapore
Singapore and Malaysia: How to Combine Two Countries in One Trip
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur pair easily on one holiday from India. Here is how long to allow, how to travel between them, and what to see in each place.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Morocco
Morocco's Imperial Cities and the Sahara: A First-Timer's Route
Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes, then a night in the Sahara dunes. How the classic Morocco route fits together, how long to allow and what to expect on the road.
5 min read
- General
International Trip Packing Checklist for Indian Travellers
A practical packing checklist for your first international trip from India: documents, money, clothes, medicines, electronics and what to leave at home.
5 min read
- General
Honeymoon in India or Abroad? How to Choose
Not sure whether to honeymoon in India or overseas? Compare budget, travel time, season, paperwork, privacy and pace, then match your mood to a destination.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Kashmir
Best Time to Visit Kashmir: Season by Season
Kashmir looks very different in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Here is how each season feels, what it is good for, and how to match it to the trip you want.
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- Places to Visit
Sikkim
Sikkim Guide: Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling in One Trip
How to plan Sikkim from India: what to see in Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling, how many days you need, the best months, and what to know about permits.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Indonesia
Bali for First-Timers: Where to Stay and How Long to Plan
Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu or Uluwatu? A plain guide to choosing where to stay in Bali and how many nights you really need, written for Indian travellers.
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- Things to Do
Indonesia
Seven Things to Do in Bali That Are Worth Your Time
Rice terraces, sea temples, a sunrise volcano walk and a few slow beach evenings. Here are seven things in Bali that deserve a place in your plan.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Georgia
Georgia Guide: Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Kakheti in One Trip
A practical guide to Georgia for Indian travellers: how many days to allow, what to see in Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Kakheti, and how to move between them.
5 min read
- Places to Shop
Morocco
Shopping in Moroccan Souks: What to Buy and How to Bargain
Rugs, leather, lamps, spices and argan oil: what is worth buying in Moroccan souks, where to find it in Marrakech and Fez, and how to bargain without stress.
5 min read
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