Travel Guides
Practical
A Simple Packing List for Bhutan and the Himalayas
What to actually pack for both a Bhutan tour and a Himalayan pilgrimage.
Bhutan Travel
Best Time to Visit Bhutan
When to go for clear mountain views in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.
India Pilgrimage
Managing Altitude on the Char Dham Yatra: A Guide for Travellers Over 50
Practical notes on pacing, hydration and rest at Badrinath, Mana and Kedarnath.
India Pilgrimage
Char Dham Registration and Permits: What Pilgrims Need to Know
A short explainer on the biometric registration required before travelling to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Practical
Crossing the Phuentsholing Border: A Practical Guide
What to expect at the India–Bhutan border crossing at Phuentsholing, and how long it takes.
India Pilgrimage
What to Expect on the Kedarnath Trek
A short practical guide to the Gaurikund–Kedarnath trek for first-time pilgrims.