Recent content by Varsha Shah

Sunrise really is worth it at the Taj Mahal, but carry some water and wear comfortable shoes because there’s quite a bit of walking. When I visited Agra, I paired the Taj Mahal with Agra Fort on the same day, and both were worth seeing. I booked my Agra trip with Boketto Travels, and having time...

Meghalaya is worth considering, especially if you enjoy road trips, waterfalls and exploring small villages. The living root bridges are amazing, but be ready for quite a bit of walking! I booked my Meghalaya trip with Boketto Travels and loved the little stops along the way, not just the...

October to March is generally a good time to visit South India. Kerala is lovely in winter, and places like Coorg and Ooty are great if you enjoy cooler weather. Tamil Nadu is also worth visiting, though the northeast monsoon can affect some areas in October and November. When I planned my South...

Honestly, I'd think twice before attempting Ladakh on a bike in winter. The cold is one thing, but road closures and icy stretches can make the trip risky even for experienced riders. If you're set on going, check which routes are actually open closer to your travel dates and don't rely on a...

I'd avoid squeezing all five temples into too few days. The travel between Dwarka, Somnath and the Maharashtra temples can take time, so plan your overnight stops carefully and leave room for darshan. I booked a pilgrimage trip with Boketto Travels, and when planning temple visits, I always make...

I'd go in October if I had the choice. The weather is usually pleasant, the mountain views are great, and you might catch a local festival too. I booked a trip with Boketto Travels before, and for Bhutan I'd check the route and permits early rather than leave everything till the last minute. If...

August in Goa is nice if you're not going mainly for beaches and parties. Just don't make a fixed plan for every day because rain can ruin it pretty quickly. I booked a trip with Boketto Travels, and I’d still keep some flexibility even when the stay and transport are sorted. Carry slippers with...

One thing I’ve learned from travelling is not to skip meals or keep walking around in the heat without drinking enough water. I usually carry a water bottle, some basic medicines and a few snacks for long drives. I booked a trip with Boketto Travels once, and having the travel plan sorted meant...

Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are quite different from each other, so I wouldn't try to cover Rajasthan in one go. Jaisalmer is worth the extra travel if you want to see the dunes and spend a night in the desert. I booked my Rajasthan trip with Boketto Travels, and one thing I'd suggest is...

$2,080 is definitely on the expensive side, but I guess it depends on what kind of trip you want. A guided bike trip with a support vehicle is a different experience from exploring on your own. When I went around Meghalaya with Boketto Travels, getting from one place to another took longer than...

Vietnam is a good option on a tight budget, especially if you enjoy street food. I spent evenings around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi and kept going back to the little pho stalls nearby. I booked my Hanoi stay and a few parts of the trip with Boketto Travels, while keeping the rest simple with local...

I went to Himachal on a fairly tight budget and the biggest expense was getting between places, not the stays. We took a bus towards Manali, spent a day around Old Manali, then went up to Sissu for the mountain views and had lunch at a tiny dhaba on the way back. I booked the trip with Boketto...

The food alone is a good reason to visit India I spent a trip exploring Rajasthan and loved the contrast between Jaipur’s busy markets, Jodhpur’s blue lanes and the quieter evenings around Lake Pichola in Udaipur. I booked that trip with Boketto Travels, stayed in a small heritage hotel in...

Kerala is lovely, especially if you leave some room for unplanned stops instead of rushing from one place to another. I spent a couple of days around Munnar, stopping at tea stalls along the way, then went to Alleppey for a backwater ride before heading to Fort Kochi. I booked the trip with...

I’d keep the first trip fairly simple and do Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. I did that route a few years ago and still remember the early morning walk around the Taj, trying chaat in Old Delhi and spending way too long browsing the markets in Jaipur. The trip was booked with Boketto Travels, and we...