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The Indian Rounds Travel Blog
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- Places to Eat
United Arab Emirates
Where to Eat in Dubai: Dishes, Neighbourhoods and Budget Tips
From shawarma and Emirati breakfasts to Indian favourites and waterfront dinners, here is where and what to eat in Dubai, whatever your budget or diet.
4 min read
- General
How to Plan a Trip Budget: A Practical Guide for Indian Travellers
Learn how to build a realistic trip budget in rupees: the main cost categories, how to estimate each one, where to save and how to keep a buffer.
5 min read
- Things to Do
Weekend Getaways from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi
Short on leave? Here are well-known weekend getaway ideas from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, reachable by a short flight or a few hours on road or rail.
5 min read
- Travel Journal
A Weekend in Pondicherry: How We Would Spend 48 Hours
A practical two-day plan for Pondicherry: the French Quarter, seafront walks, Auroville, cafés and what to eat, with tips on getting there from Chennai or Bengaluru.
4 min read
- Places to Visit
Rajasthan
Rajasthan in Seven Days: Forts, Palaces and Desert
A seven-day Rajasthan route linking Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur, with advice on how long to stay in each city and how to keep the driving manageable.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Himachal Pradesh
Manali, Kasol or Dharamshala? How to Choose Your Himachal Base
Manali, Kasol and Dharamshala each suit a different kind of trip. Here is how to pick your Himachal base, how long to stay and when to go.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Thailand
Thailand Itinerary: Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai in One Trip
How to combine Bangkok's temples, Phuket's islands and Chiang Mai's hills in 8 to 10 days, with sensible flight routing and a day-by-day outline.
5 min read
- Places to Eat
Georgia
Georgian Food Guide: What to Eat and How to Order
Khachapuri, khinkali, walnut sauces and qvevri wine. A practical guide to Georgian food for Indian travellers, including vegetarian options and ordering tips.
5 min read
- Stories
Why We Run Small Group Departures
Why Indian Rounds keeps its groups small: easier dinners, simpler plan changes, a tour manager on every trip and a warm welcome for solo travellers.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Tanzania
Tanzania Safari for First-Timers: Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Beyond
How to plan a first safari in Tanzania: the northern circuit parks, when the Great Migration is where, how many days to allow, and how to add Zanzibar at the end.
5 min read
- General
Visa Basics for Indian Travellers: How to Check What You Need
Not sure whether you need a visa? Learn how Indian travellers can check entry rules from official sources, what documents are usually asked for, and how early to apply.
5 min read
- Places to Visit
Ladakh
Ladakh Trip Planning: Altitude, Roads and Best Months
How to plan Ladakh sensibly: when the roads and passes are open, how to acclimatise in Leh, what to expect on the road to Pangong and Nubra, and how many days to allow.
5 min read
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