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Divya Rai
March 30, 2017
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Paro: Bhutan’s Docile Progeny

In this post, I shall be sharing: What to do in Paro, Bhutan? What is a good itinerary for Paro in Bhutan? Where to eat in Paro, and what are the good restaurants?
Bhutan Himalayas
71 Points
Divya Rai
March 16, 2017
13 Comments

Why Is Paro Airport (Bhutan) One Of The Toughest To Land On?

One morning I found Kavya, my fellow-traveller in Thimphu, and our hostess Sania, discussing the famed Paro airport and the perils that surround it. Kavya was narrating her experience as she had flown to Bhutan, while …
Arm-Chair Travelling Bhutan Himalayas
47 Points
Divya Rai
March 2, 2017
29 Comments

Will You Shoot Holi? Read This.

Shooting Holi is one of the most challenging pursuits that a traveler/photographer/travel-photographer can take up, and I am glad that I have my share of experiences to write about. This post has all the tips …
Arm-Chair Travelling Tips & Tricks
26 Points
Divya Rai
November 8, 2016
35 Comments

Why Is Gujarati Food Sweet?

Years ago, my father got transferred to Gandhidham for one of his postings. Back then, we were settled in a remote town in Chattisgarh, and vaguely knew that the said place happened to be in …
Arm-Chair Travelling Food
29 Points
Divya Rai
August 26, 2016
68 Comments

Tiger’s Nest Trek: All You Need To Know

Location: Tiger’s Nest trek (or Taktsang Valley Monastery, or Taktsang Hike, or Taktsang Monastery Trek) Paro, Bhutan. It is 10:30am. I am on my way to the Tiger’s Nest monastery and I have already committed …
Bhutan Himalayas
53 Points
Divya Rai
May 24, 2016
95 Comments

Nongriat: Meghalaya’s Piece De Resistance

Nongriat is one of the lesser known cousins of Shillong. Why has it been kept as a hidden destination?
Meghalaya
70 Points
Divya Rai
April 3, 2016
4 Comments

Dear UPSRTC, I Need Space

My experience of travelling in UPSRTC bus.
Arm-Chair Travelling Highway Tales Uttar Pradesh
27 Points
Divya Rai
December 25, 2015
155 Comments

Read This If You Are Solo Indian Traveller To Bhutan (Updated)

A Guidebook for the solo Indian traveller to Bhutan
Bhutan Himalayas How To Tips & Tricks
42 Points
Divya Rai
December 3, 2015
59 Comments

Mawlynnong: Mystery Behind The Cleanest Village In Asia

Planning to stay the night in Mawlynnong —the cleanest village in Asia? Read this before you book your homestay or hotel in the village.
Meghalaya
58 Points
Divya Rai
July 19, 2015
40 Comments

Auroville: A Sustainable Serendipity

*Alert: Long-post* “Of places that are, by their very nature of being, like the introverts of the society. Of places, that do not vie for our attention. Of places, that are tucked in a corner in an unfathomable glee …
Auroville
37 Points
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