Where do you think this is? Hint: it's in Uttarakhand, and the two rivers in the photo have very different colours.

Drop your guess in the comments. I'll reveal the answer later today.

Pata hai aaj kya hua? A few days ago, I visited Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, for the darshan of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, and honestly, it was my first time there. I don't think I can properly explain how beautiful the whole experience was. The journey, the mountains, the views, and the feeling of being there for Maa's darshan made it so special for me.

Katra was such a beautiful place, and the entire trip felt different from my usual routine. I clicked these pictures during the trip, and every time I look at them, I remember those moments. Even the little things, like exploring the surroundings and spotting that unusual insect, became memories worth keeping.

It was genuinely one of the best trips I've ever had. I'm so glad I got the chance to visit Maa Vaishno Devi, and I would love to go there again someday.

Jai Mata Di🙏

Hi everyone!

I'm working on a product management assignment exploring the ride-hailing pickup experience in India. I'm trying to understand what passengers actually experience when booking a ride, particularly in busy places such as malls, office complexes, airports, and crowded streets.

I'd love to hear about your experiences:

• Can you share a recent experience of booking a ride and meeting your driver?
• Have you ever struggled to find your driver, or had a driver struggle to find you? What happened?
• What do you usually do when the pickup location is confusing or difficult to reach?
• Have you ever had to wait longer, make multiple calls, change your pickup location, or cancel a ride because of this? Could you describe what happened?
• What makes a pickup easy or frustrating for you?

I'm interested in both good and bad experiences, and there's no right or wrong answer. I'm trying to understand how people actually deal with these situations.

Thanks for sharing!

So in my village they (fun guys)took me to the top of the village water tank and then we chit chat about silly things. But the time we spent there was good watching sunset, listening to the village bhajans and the birds chirping nothing special but just something peaceful don't know in my heart or mind.

So took this video just so I don't forget that nature can only provide ultimate peace.

(Ps: English is not my first language, please point out any mistakes I made in the post. You can suggest what should I have written instead of any word)

Located at 12,000 ft, Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the five sacred Kedars. The trek takes you through beautiful forests, green meadows, and stunning mountain views.

But the journey doesn't end here! Continue to Chandrashila Summit for amazing 360° views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, and Trishul.

You can also visit Deoriatal, a beautiful lake surrounded by forests and mountain views. And when winter arrives, the Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila trail turns into a snowy wonderland, making the trek even more special.

A beautiful trail, a sacred temple, and Himalayan views that make every step worth it.

One of the most beautiful trips I ever did, with darma valley as well.

While returning from work on Sunday evening, I realised Tuesday was a holiday for Dussehra. So, without much planning, I booked a Shatabdi ticket to Haridwar. Sometimes, spontaneous plans work out best!
I reached Haridwar around noon, took a bus and then an auto to the Laxman Jhula area. This is where most of the action happens, with hostels, cafés, restaurants and the Ganga all within walking distance.
I’ve stayed at Shiv Shakti, Zostel and The Hosteller on previous trips. This time, I chose \*\*Madpackers\*\*, and I really liked the experience. The staff was polite, and the common area had a great vibe. I even got to speak Bengali with someone from Kolkata and brush up on my Bengali after ages!
The next morning, I went river rafting. No pictures this time since I was travelling solo and skipped the GoPro package. After returning, I spent a few hours relaxing in the hostel’s common area before heading back to Delhi that evening.
\*\*Overall, a much-needed break!\*\* Two days felt a little rushed; three would have been ideal. But when you need a quick escape from Delhi, Rishikesh is a great option.
Sometimes, you don’t need an elaborate itinerary or company. Just book a ticket, find a decent hostel and enjoy doing nothing for a while.
Any recommendations for my next spontaneous solo trip from Delhi?

I need your help picking a place and general suggestions during a trip my friend and I are taking in mid February.

Length of Trip: 18 Days (including travel time)
Budget: Still working on that. But we're not splurging for fancy resorts for lodging if that helps. Rather use funds for experiences below.

We're going to visit:
- Either Mumbai or Delhi
- Jaipur
- Somewhere in South India
- Goa (If we have time)

We'd love to experience:
- Nature (Green, hills, mountains, water, ANY nature is fair game)
- Food
- Spices. I'd love to help harvest them (as many different types) if possible. Or at least get to visit experience the cultivation process in some way.
- Jewish Culture in India
- Shopping (Clothes / Jewelry).
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (link to map)
- Cultural Tours and other Experience based things
- Learn a Skill? Unsure about this, but if there's something India could teach us we'd love to learn
- If a place happens to align with a popular Bollywood location that'd be nice. (think Chaiyya Chaiyya railway)

Background:
- We're in our 30s
- One knows Hindi (not super fluent, but enough to watch a movie without subtitles)
- We're a bit anxious on the Tourist Infrastructure in some areas. Mainly because we don't know things yet. But we've traveled around a bit (Hong Kong, Spain, Korea).

South India Uncertainty. We're unsure where to go:
- My friend loves coffee, so I was thinking, **Coorg/**Kodagu. or nature in Kodaikanal.
- But since these are not a major cities, I'm unsure about the travel infrastructure.

We could use your help on:
- Suggestions on places to visit?
- Picking which area in South to vist
- Do you think we have enough time to go to a 4th area - Goa? with our 18 days timeline?

Thank you in advance.

If you’re planning a Himalayan trek this November, these two top the list in Uttarakhand. But they offer very different experiences:

Chopta - Chandrashila: Perfect if you're short on time (1-2 days trek). Super beginner-friendly, well-paved up to Tungnath, and offers unreal 360° views of Chaukhamba and Nanda Devi.

Kuari Pass: Ideal if you want a proper multi-day camping trek (3-4 days on the trail). Walking through golden meadows with up-close Nanda Devi views needs slightly better stamina.

Quick Verdict:

Less time: Go for Chopta

True multi-day trek: Pick Kuari Pass

Which one would you pick for clear November views?

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Hey everyone! I’m planning a Rajasthan trip from Howrah, starting on 27 December.

My tentative itinerary:

- 28 Dec night: Reach Jaipur

- 29–30 Dec: Explore Jaipur

- 30 Dec night: Train to Jodhpur

- 31 Dec: Explore Jodhpur

- 1–4 Jan: Cover Jaisalmer and Udaipur

- 4/5 Jan: Return journey

I’m open to changing the itinerary if it feels too hectic.

Please suggest the must-visit places, whether I should skip any city, the best travel options between cities, local food to try, winter precautions, and any other useful tips.

Thanks in advance! Any advice from people who have visited Rajasthan would be really helpful.

Hello Sub,

Can you please LMK is this trip is doable?