Mata Vaishno Devi is one of India’s most revered and frequented shrines. There are multiple trains at different times and intervals if you are travelling from Delhi. But if you are planning for a trip during weekends then it could become a decision that is tricky as to which train combination to choose from. The […]
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We had a first hand experience of travel by North East Express Train (Nos. 12506 / 12505) in Sep – Oct 2023. Before embarking on the journey we were feverishly looking for reviews of the train as we wanted to get a fair idea of what to expect before making the ticket bookings. Therefore, we
Out of the multiple trains (11 as on date) that ply between Delhi and Guwahati, there are 4 trains that are available daily. The travel time varies significantly between all trains, the fastest being Dibrugarh Rajdhani (train number 12424) that takes 27:05 hours and slowest being Bhagat Ki Kothi (train number 15623), which takes 43:00
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Introduction Mata Vaishno Devi is an important shrine for Hindus, and lakhs of devotees visit the shrine annually. Click to read the travel blog for Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra. The shrine board which manages the shrine and the associated logistics has been introducing a lot of improvements over the years. One of the major
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Beautiful morning amidst nature The previous night, it had rained cats and dogs but the morning was bright and sunny. Behind our guest house was a forest with a running stream. The sweet music of running water together with the continuous call of cicadas, filled the atmosphere with a tropical vibe. If you are in
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Where is Bumla Pass? Bum La (La means pass) is a high-altitude pass situated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and serves as a border with China (basically Tibet). You will need a special permit to visit this place. Having an ILP will not suffice. There are dozens of lakes as well en route to
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Start the day with a view At the end of Day 7, we ended up at an out-of-budget hotel named La Shisha but then we were happy to not have to call off our trip. The room was generously big and had a comparable bathroom as well justifying the big bucks paid. We had our
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