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Destinations stories
Page 3 of 4 in Destinations — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
Itineraries and destination guides for the trips families from Gujarat book most, from Japan and the USA to Dubai and the Himalaya. They show how many days to give each stop and the order that avoids backtracking.
Use them to sense-check a plan before you call us, or as the starting point for a tailor-made package.
Destinations articles — page 3 of 4
European Christmas Markets: A Guide for Indian Travellers
Vienna, Prague, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Budapest and Cologne — when the markets run, a suggested route, cold-weather packing, and Schengen timing.
6 min · 11 JUL
The Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur — A Complete Guide from Gujarat
India's most famous circuit in one loop — Mughal Delhi, the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra, and the pink palaces of Jaipur. Here's how to do the classic 5-6 day Golden Triangle from Surat or Ahmedabad, day by day, with real costs and the best months to go.
6 min · 10 JUL
Andaman Islands from Gujarat: Beaches, Scuba & the Perfect 6-Day Plan
Turquoise water, white sand and world-class scuba — all with an Indian passport and no visa. Here's how to do the Andamans from Gujarat: Port Blair, Havelock's Radhanagar Beach, Neil Island and the Cellular Jail, with a 6-day plan and honest costs.
5 min · 10 JUL
Winter Sun: Best Warm-Weather Escapes from India (December–February)
When North India turns cold and foggy, Gujarat heads for the beach. Here are the best warm-weather escapes for peak winter — Maldives, Bali, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Andaman, Mauritius and Dubai — with an honest note on peak-season pricing and when to book.
5 min · 10 JUL
Best Ski Destinations for Indian Travellers: Gulmarg to the Alps
From cheap, no-visa first turns at Gulmarg and Auli to bucket-list powder in the Alps, Japan and Georgia, here is how Indian travellers choose the right ski trip, season and budget.
4 min · 10 JUL
Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide for Indian Travellers
Spring blooms, summer crowds, autumn value or winter Christmas markets, here is the month-by-month case for when to visit Europe from India, plus when to book, Schengen appointment lead times and how the weather really differs by region.
4 min · 10 JUL
Japan travel guide from India: cherry blossoms, temples and the bullet train
Japan is the bucket-list trip that lives up to the hype — neon Tokyo, temple-filled Kyoto, and Mount Fuji framed by cherry blossoms, tied together by the world's best rail network. The e-visa for Indians makes it easier than ever.
3 min · 9 JUL
Bhutan travel guide from India: permits, Tiger's Nest and sustainable tourism
Bhutan is one of the very few countries where Indians need no visa at all — just a permit. The Land of the Thunder Dragon caps its tourism deliberately, which keeps it uncrowded, pristine and genuinely unlike anywhere else in the Himalayas.
3 min · 9 JUL
Turkey travel guide from India: Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast
Turkey delivers Europe and Asia in one trip — Istanbul's domes and bazaars, Cappadocia's otherworldly balloon-filled valleys, and an easy e-visa that has made it one of the fastest-growing trips from Gujarat.
3 min · 9 JUL
South Africa safari guide from India: Kruger, Cape Town and the Garden Route
South Africa pairs a genuine Big Five safari with a world-class city — Kruger's wildlife, Cape Town's Table Mountain and winelands, and the coastal Garden Route in between, on a single well-connected trip.
4 min · 9 JUL
Egypt travel guide from India: Pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea
Egypt packs 4,500 years of history into one trip — the Pyramids of Giza, a slow Nile cruise past ancient temples, and Red Sea beaches to unwind on afterward, all on a straightforward e-visa for Indians.
3 min · 9 JUL
Switzerland travel guide from India: Alps, lakes and scenic trains
Switzerland is the postcard-perfect Alps trip that keeps its promise — glacier peaks, scenic trains that are attractions in themselves, and lakeside towns that photograph exactly as beautifully in person.
3 min · 9 JUL
Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: Which UAE City Should You Visit?
Dubai is the flashy one — Burj Khalifa, mega-malls, desert safaris and theme parks. Abu Dhabi is quieter and cultural — the Grand Mosque, the Louvre and Ferrari World. The best part: one UAE visa covers both, and they're a 90-minute drive apart.
5 min · 9 JUL
Gujarat to Dubai: The Complete Travel Guide (Flights, Visa, Stay & Budget)
Everything a Gujarat traveller needs for Dubai in one place — flights from Ahmedabad and Surat, the UAE e-visa (from ~₹6,500 in 3-5 days), where to stay by budget, a 4-night plan and what the whole trip really costs.
5 min · 9 JUL
Thailand vs Bali vs Vietnam: Which Is the Best First Trip from India?
An honest three-way comparison on visa, budget, flights from Gujarat, beaches versus scenery versus culture, vegetarian and Jain food, and which suits families, couples or solo travellers.
4 min · 9 JUL
Where to Travel During the Monsoon from Gujarat (July–September)
When Gujarat turns rainy, here is where to go instead: green domestic escapes like Kerala and Meghalaya, off-season deals, and dry-season international picks from Bali to Baku, plus what to avoid.
4 min · 9 JUL
Best time to visit Kashmir, Kerala and Goa: an honest season guide
Kashmir is magic in April–June and snowy December–January; Kerala shines September–March after the rains; Goa peaks November–February. Pick the season first — it changes the trip more than the hotel does.
3 min · 7 JUL
Georgia and Azerbaijan for Indians: the trending Caucasus twin trip
Georgia and Azerbaijan have become the new short-haul favourite — European scenery, easy visas, and prices closer to Southeast Asia than Europe. A combined Tbilisi–Baku trip is the current trending route.
3 min · 7 JUL
Malaysia travel guide from India: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and beyond
Malaysia packs city, hills and beach into one easy trip — Petronas Towers and Batu Caves in KL, cool Cameron Highlands tea gardens, casino lights at Genting, and Langkawi's islands, all visa-light for Indians.
3 min · 7 JUL
Sri Lanka travel guide from India: beaches, tea hills and ancient cities
Sri Lanka packs ancient rock fortresses, misty tea hill country and palm-fringed beaches into an island a similar size to Kerala — reachable in under two hours and needing only a same-day ETA.
3 min · 7 JUL
Vietnam in 7 Days: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Da Nang Itinerary
The ideal first Vietnam route — Hanoi’s old quarter, an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise, the Golden Bridge and Hoi An’s lanterns — with day-by-day plans, budgets and visa notes.
2 min · 6 JUL
Vietnam travel guide from India: the trending budget destination
Vietnam has become the value destination for Indian travellers — dramatic scenery, a simple e-visa, and prices that undercut Thailand. Split your trip between Hanoi–Ha Long in the north and Da Nang in the centre.
3 min · 6 JUL
Kashmir in Winter: Snow, Gulmarg & the Perfect 5-Day Plan
Gulmarg’s gondola and powder snow, houseboats on Dal Lake, what to pack and what it costs — the complete winter Kashmir guide for travellers from Gujarat.
2 min · 5 JUL
Thailand for First-Timers: The Complete Guide from Surat
Bangkok temples, island-hopping in Phuket and Krabi, visa-on-arrival, budgets and the ideal number of days — everything a first-time traveller from Surat needs to plan Thailand.
2 min · 4 JUL
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