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Page 3 of 4 in Destinations — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
Andaman Islands from Gujarat: Beaches, Scuba & the Perfect 6-Day Plan (2026)
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.
11 min · 10 JUL
Winter Sun: Best Warm-Weather Escapes from India (December–February 2026)
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.
10 min · 10 JUL
Best Ski Destinations for Indian Travellers (2026): 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.
10 min · 10 JUL
Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Guide for Indian Travellers (2026)
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.
11 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.
9 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.
8 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.
8 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.
9 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.
8 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.
8 min · 9 JUL
Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: Which UAE City Should You Visit? (2026 Guide)
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.
10 min · 9 JUL
Gujarat to Dubai: The Complete Travel Guide (Flights, Visa, Stay & Budget 2026)
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.
11 min · 9 JUL
Thailand vs Bali vs Vietnam: Which Is the Best First Trip from India? (2026)
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.
12 min · 9 JUL
Where to Travel During the Monsoon from Gujarat (July–September 2026)
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.
11 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.
7 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.
8 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.
7 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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 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.
7 min · 5 JUL
Thailand for First-Timers: The Complete 2026 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.
8 min · 4 JUL
Europe in 10 Days: A First-Timer’s Grand Tour from Surat
Paris, the Swiss Alps and Venice in one unforgettable loop — the classic multi-country Europe itinerary from Surat, with Schengen tips, budgets and the best time to go.
9 min · 1 JUL
Best Time to Visit Bali: A Surat Traveller’s Guide
Dry season, shoulder months and the honeymoon sweet-spot — when to book your Bali trip from Surat for the best weather and value.
5 min · 24 JUN
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