Tourist VISA for Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan tourist visa is one of the easiest to get if you are an Indian even easier than Bhutan (where you don’t need a visa but the process is tedious). There are two way to get Sri Lankan tourist visa ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Visa issued is a 30-day, double entry visa, issued to… Read More Tourist VISA for Sri Lanka

February 17, 2019 loiteringsouls1 Comment

A brief review of Indian Hostels I have been to

I am sure most of you are not aware that there are hundreds of hostel accommodations available in India and not just only Zostel. I have nothing against Zostel, in fact, I have massive respect for them for staring the hosteling revolution in India but let us not make them “thanda matalab Coca-Cola” of the hostel… Read More A brief review of Indian Hostels I have been to

January 18, 2019January 31, 2019 loiteringsoulsLeave a comment

Staying in Hampi simplified

Hampi is backpacker’s paradise as most of the accommodations have cropped up keeping a backpacker’s requirements in mind. And if you think such no-frills accommodations are not your cup of tea, then you should probably look for a stay in Hospet city itself but if you up for it then welcome to Hampi. River Tungabhadra… Read More Staying in Hampi simplified

December 22, 2018 Vivek3 Comments

Kashmir – Dos and Don’ts for a solo traveller

I got an overwhelming response on dos and don’ts for solo traveler series. Continuing it, here is a comprehensive list for Kashmir Valley: Dos Kashmir is paradise on earth for some reason and Kashmiris are as much creditable for this as much as the mother nature is. Having said that let us not forget that… Read More Kashmir – Dos and Don’ts for a solo traveller

December 2, 2018December 3, 2018 loiteringsoulsLeave a comment

Things to carry on your winter trek in the Himalayas

I have had multiple emails/message regarding what to carry on a winter trek and every time I end up sending the image of one ready list form my diary. Well, not anymore. This lazy guy has taken out time to list them down here for everyone’s usage: No compromise List: A good bag pack (Decathlon… Read More Things to carry on your winter trek in the Himalayas

November 21, 2018November 23, 2018 Vivek2 Comments

The anatomy of houseboat stay in Dal Lake / Nigeen Lake

Dal Lake While you were planning your trip to Kashmir, wasn’t deciding which houseboat to stay on, one of the most difficult choice to make especially when everything seemed so nice? Well, you are not alone. I also faced the same issue and not a single blog could address this issue. So I decided to… Read More The anatomy of houseboat stay in Dal Lake / Nigeen Lake

November 7, 2018 loiteringsouls4 Comments

Choosing a trekking guide – local guides Vs organizing companies in the Himalayas

This is one of the biggest dilemmas for a trekker – Selecting organized trekking companies or experienced locals for the next trek. Well, there is no easy answer but this, however, needs a discussion. Since I have used the services of YHAI, Indiahikes, Renok, Adventure Nation and many locals, I will present some hard hitting… Read More Choosing a trekking guide – local guides Vs organizing companies in the Himalayas

November 2, 2018November 9, 2018 VivekLeave a comment