Travel Guides

A Simple Packing List for Bhutan and the Himalayas

What to actually pack for both a Bhutan tour and a Himalayan pilgrimage.

Best Time to Visit Bhutan

When to go for clear mountain views in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

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.

Char Dham Registration and Permits: What Pilgrims Need to Know

A short explainer on the biometric registration required before travelling to Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Crossing the Phuentsholing Border: A Practical Guide

What to expect at the India–Bhutan border crossing at Phuentsholing, and how long it takes.

What to Expect on the Kedarnath Trek

A short practical guide to the Gaurikund–Kedarnath trek for first-time pilgrims.