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Couples that travel together, stay together!!

Travelling with your partner, family or friends is not only an extremely fun thing to do but also is vital for healthy relationships. Families and friends who make regular trips tend to be stronger, happier and closer. The same thing goes for couples too!

There are a plenty of reasons to support the travelling of couples together but the best ones according to team Ghoomophiro are listed below.

Understanding and adjusting to each other

Travelling is revealing and an eye- opener not only to the exterior world but also to each other. Couples get to know each others’ strengths and weaknesses and innovate ways to complement each on these roles as they survive similar situations together. They come to know whether they are fit to live together in the long run and at which places are the adjustments required. They see each other not only at their best but also at their worst.

The spark of the relationship remains alive

Travelling is one of the handiest ways to keep the relationship with your mate vivacious like it is in the initial days. It does not become dull with regular trips because something fresh and new awaits the couple at every turn.

Seeing the other one in a new light

Since you are with each other most of the time, there is little space for keeping any kind of secrets. There are no facades and you learn to appreciate your partner the way he or she is, with or without make- up, while he/she snores, so on and so forth. Travelling reveals a bunch of ugly truths which are a part of reality and consequently the relationship deepens. Unexpected things can happen while you are travelling which will eventually come to fruition because you will experience highs as well as lows and as a direct result your partner will get to see the genuine you.

They witness a pool of romantic moments

It goes beyond what you read in any book or watches a movie. As a travelling couple, you live the romance out of impulsiveness and a mindset that you could be led anywhere and anything could sparkle another moment of beauty. It is always about the experience and not the money that travelling together could bring!

They become more tolerant towards each other

Travelling together makes room for mistakes to be committed and flaws to be disclosed. However, challenges crop up all along the way and couples who travel together realise the need of forgiving each other quickly and moving on.

They learn to share responsibilities

To ease the burden while travelling, the partners learn to distribute responsibilities between them ensuring a hassle- free trip. Therefore, they learn to function as a single unit.

 Their bond strengthens and they become BFFs

Since they have only each other to turn to while travelling and fewer disruptions by third parties, they are more likely to become better friends. They would have each other’s back during various challenges and will provide each other with the ally they need. This will be the ultimate test of love and a relationship. If you can face these situations and still love your significant other, you are going to be just fine when it comes to trivial arguments.

They grow jointly

Travelling offers loads of opportunities for learning, and the knowledge gaining experience bonds the couple together. They get to know about new things and widen their perspectives about stuff together resulting in simultaneous growth.

So plan up a trip soon with your better half! It will make your relationship better than ever before and rekindle your love.

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Tips to book cheaper flights and hotels…after all travelling should never stop!!

Travelling is fun, the most fun thing everybody likes to do on their vacations or free time. But let us all just admit it, traveling isn’t cheap. It’s heavy on your pockets and that too in case of family outings and group travels. Getting the best deals on hotels and air fares is easier than before thanks to the online portals and everything. And plus, here are we with some useful tips and suggestions that could make the traveling easy on your pockets.

Hotels

Go for a meta-search engine- A hotel meta-search engine is a search portal that would refer to several hotel booking websites in order to zero on the cheapest and best deal for you.

Book last minute- booking at the very last minute can result in you getting an amazing deal on the hotel of your choice. Some last-minute booking apps such as HotelTonight have been in successful operation for quite some time now and should be on every traveler’s phone. However, the last-minute booking trick is risky, so if the trip is extremely important, book in advance.

Call the hotel directly- Being directly in contact with the hotel can grab you a good deal. The rates posted online are sometimes subject to change based on the vacant rooms and other stuff and the websites forget to update the rates on their official websites and portals. In that very scenario, calling the hotel directly and inquiring about the available room rates could get you the room at a much cheaper price.

Flights

Search for flight in midweek- The airline companies tend to raise their price over the weekends due to the high demand. So taking the flight on Tuesday or a Wednesday could get you a cheaper flight, more or less, as most flight companies come out with sales between Tuesdays and Thursdays. Eg for China Southern Airlines, you can plan the flight for Tuesday.

Look for a package- Opting for a package that involves a flight ticket along with a hotel booking could get you some pretty delicious deals. Almost all the main travel portals are filled with some tempting deals that could make you really really happy while being extremely easy on your pocket. These work especially when you travel in a group or with your family that gets better deals.

Keep checking their social media updates- If you are a frequent flier and still not following your favorite airline on the social networking sites, you are going so wrong. You could find some great deals on their pages which they would be happy to give to their most loyal customers. Other than that, there are portals such as Travelzoo, where the airlines post their discount news among other interesting things.

Just planning or even imagining about the place you’re planning to travel sends shivers of excitement down your spine but trying to book the cheapest possible flights to any given destination can be tiresome. It involves repeated searching.  Using these tips next time you book that flight or hotel would surely come in handy for achieving the goal of spending less while never missing out on the experience.

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Cellular Jail aka Kala Pani is a soul stirring destination for every Indian

Cellular Jail, aka Kala Pani, is located in the Islands of Andaman and Nicobar. The jail was a colonial prison, a reminder of the British barbarism that the Indians suffered who raised voices against the colonial rule. Inhabited since as early as 2000 years ago, the Andaman and Nicobar islands were a strong British colony in the 18th century. During the 19th century as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, history maintains, the British exploited Andaman and Nicobar as a penal colony, which was named ‘Kalapani’ or the Cellular Jail.  The idea of the Cellular Jail sprung into the minds of Britishers when they felt the need to curb the country’s war against colonial rule in 1857.

As the time passed and the prisoners kept on increasing in numbers, the size of the establishment also continued to expand. The in charge of the prison proposed the idea to the Raj to turn the place into a high-security jail. In its final form, the construction of the cellular jail began in 1893 and was finished by 1905. For the construction work of the jail, the prisoners were made to work as labors. The notorious jail was known to be the place where the British people reached the height of inhumanities. And soon enough, the place became a real world hell. The prison was known to house many notable Indian activists who participated in the struggle for India’s independence. The penal settlement that commenced in Andaman by the British after the First War of Independence in 1857 showcases the beginning of the distressing story of freedom fighters. It all started in the massive and awful jails at Viper Island and was followed by the Cellular Jail.

About the Prison

The cellular jail is a massive structure that goes up to three storeys including seven wings with different lengths, radiating through a watch tower in the center. The cells were designed in such a way which didn’t allow any sort of communication between two prisoners. The inmates were subjected to complete isolation. The design was created in such as way that a single guard was needed to keep an eye on all the cells from the central towers, but the prisoners couldn’t see them. The place was made known to the world in the context of a capital punishment and the revolutionaries, whom they called terrorists, were the prisoners.

The building material such as bricks were brought from Burma and the doors of each cell have been instilled with strong iron rods. The confinement level in the very small cells gave it the name cellular jail. To make the matters worse, there was no toilet on the cells. All these issues were the prime reasons for the spats taking place between the officials and the prisoners from time to time.

 

Trivia

-The torture tricks that were used on the Indians were quite inhumane as well. There were mass fits of hunger taking place which claimed the lives of a few Indian revolutionaries as well.

-The Japanese took hold of the Andaman Nicobar islands during the Second World War and during that time, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose visited the jails and declared it as ‘height of barbarism’.

-In 1979, the jail had been named as the National memorial place by the Indian government and since then, the UNESCO has recognized it as one of its world heritage sites.

Although the place is a reminder of how barbaric British were to the Indian freedom fighters, it remains a memorable one just for the memories of hundreds of revolutionaries who were once confined within these walls.

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Why we need International Travel Insurance

As the holiday season approaches, families start packing their bags for a peaceful vacation. There are a lot of expenses attached to every trip. The tourists who are more anxious than the rest remain always remain fearful of something going unplanned such as natural disaster or a medical emergency which could put a damper on their vacation. After all, it isn’t every-day that you get to spend this much on something you like.

International Travel insurance covers the losses incurred during any medical emergencies, flight cancellations, luggage misplacement and other things that could probably go wrong on a tour.

Emergency Health Treatment and Evacuation Cover–If your regular health insurance does not cover the medical bills and treatments while you are abroad, then you certainly need travel insurance handy. From car accidents to the sports-related injuries, there are many things that can go wrong. At that time all that is required is having cover for your treatment and evacuation from the country.

Flight cancellation – If the thought of missing a flight or a train to your holiday destination makes you wondering about the money that could get wasted, then there are policies for travellers that may get you onto another flight or train or may even reimburse you. Sudden changes in weather conditions are one of the common unforeseen travel misfortunes that can happen to anyone which leads to flight cancellation usually, especially in a country like India, where the heavy rains and floods are not a surprise.

Losing documents abroad such as your passport- Losing important documents such as your Ids and passport can be a harrowing experience. In case you do not know the local language, communicating can be a challenge. But if you have the travel insurance policies handy, a call to the emergency number can get you can get the duplicate documents ready and all the related expenses will also be incurred. You can reach your home safe sound with a little smart planning.

Theft and Pickpocketing- You have just a little idea about the place that you are going to and some people can take advantage of this. The tourists are the best bet for the petty criminals and pickpockets. Covering it through an insurance policy may get you your stolen stuff back.

Loss of luggage- This is another big issue the travellers face when they travel abroad. The incidents regarding the lost luggage are quite common even in the best airports around the world. Covering it through insurance will make you feel safer and save you an anxiety attack that could happen when you won’t see your luggage in there. The replaced luggage won’t give you back everything, but at least a peace of mind is guaranteed.

Sudden illness before your trip – In case you have set everything up but right before the day of the trip, you have fallen sick, do not worry about the loss if you have  The travel insurance policy will cover any sudden illness before the trip and you can choose to be healthy first before setting out to travel again without having to spend anything extra.

All these issues are common with the travellers and are enough for everyone to understand how travel insurance is one of the best decisions they have made about the trip. Many still ignore the importance of it. But the growing rate of travel insurance coverage tells the story about how people are playing it safer these days.

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Why Travelling with your Sister is always Fun!!

We often come across this question, that what pushed us to choose our sister as travel partners. #ghoomophirosisters. Here you go..

You already know each other inside out

Travelling is a rigorous process consisting of a lot of sleepless nights and hurdles to overcome. It comes in handy to know each others’ habits, likes & dislikes, and strengths & weaknesses from beforehand. In such a case, there remains no room for unpleasant surprises when you already know how the other person reacts in similar situations. God forbid, if there is a crisis, you both can make a good pair ward off the trouble and emerge out of the negativity because of your mutual understanding and coordination.

It is easy to share money

It is much easier to share costs with your sister as compared to any other person. If you lend and do not get the money back in time, you know whom to catch hold of in financial crisis. You can vouch for her to pay your bills too as that is what at least an elder sister does! If you both are not earning as of now and your parents are funding the trip, there is no need for even splitting the costs; the payments can be done from one common source only. All these things add- on to the simplicity of the trip and hassle free travelling.

You both can be brutally honest with each other 

There is a certain element of openness and frankness in the relationship of two siblings. They can criticise each other with ease when the need arises and be appreciative too with the same amount of comfort. The thought of the other person getting awkward usually does not arise.

Your sister will tell you when you behave irrationally or may be when your clothes do not look right! She might be savage in her delivery, but her intentions will always be altruistic.

Fights cannot go on for too long between you two

Quarrels with your family especially your siblings do not last for long. One moment you yell and shout on the other one and the very next moment you can be seen laughing together. That is how the relationship with a sister is! They are not serious and do not last for very long. You tend to forget about them soon and do not hold long- term grudges against each other.

 Both of you will look out for each other

It is because you trust your sister with crucial things of life, you feel safe with her during travelling too. You can depend on her for all the important stuff like booking tickets, carrying documents and protecting you from unwanted circumstances. She will always have your back.  Also, it is nice to have someone to take care of your belongings and watch your bags while you run to the restroom!Convinced !! Plan a trip with your sissy soon then!

Convinced !! Plan a trip with your sissy soon then!

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An Insight to Ghughua Fossil Park

Ghughua Fossil Park, a National Park, is situated near Shahpura in Madhya Pradesh. The site was founded in the 1970s by Dr. Dharmendra Prasad, the then honorary secretary of the district’s archaeology unit and was announced a National Park in 1983 after the Indian Government identified the greatness of this natural wonder.  It is spread in an area of about 2,74,100 sq. metres across the villages of Umaria, Chargaon, Barb Spur, Deorakhurd, Ghuguwa and Deori Kohani. Ghughua Fossil National Park is the second largest Fossil Park in the world and the largest in Asia.

Here, plant fossils which are a part of 31 genera of 18 families have been recognized.   A number of plant, seed, fruit, leaf and shell fossils can be spotted in this park, some of which are 65 million years old. Palm fossils are the most prominent amongst them. Other fossilised plants include ancient forms of jackfruit, date palm, aonla, jamun, neem, banana and rudraksh. Although most of the plant and animal fossils do not have living relatives now, some of  them here have relatives existing which continue to live in Sikkim, the Western Ghats,  north- east India, Australia, Madagascar and Africa. Fossils of Eucalyptus trees have been found here which are native to Australia.

There is an interpretation centre in the park which has comprehensive information on the fossils which are found here. Also, you should visit the self-guided fossil trail to see them in their natural setting although the dinosaur egg is the main attraction.

Hundreds of tourists mainly scientists, paleo-botany students and archaeologists visit this place every year. According to scientists and archaeologists, Ghughua in ancient times had an equatorial and humid climate with a uniform temperature range throughout the year with an annual rainfall of above 2,000 mm.

How to reach:

  • ROAD: Ghughua Fossil Park is located on National Highway 11, 76 km from Jabalpur. The nearest Bus stand is at Niwar and the closest town from it is Shahpura (13km). It is located on a slight diversion between the route connecting Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks.
  • AIR: The nearest airport is at a distance of 115 km in Jabalpur which has good connectivity with the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Indore and Bhopal.
  • RAIL:  Umaria (65 km) and Jabalpur (115km) are the nearest railway stations to the National Park.  It is well connected by rail to the major tourist destinations and cities like Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, Varanasi, Indore, Agra, Jaipur, Gwalior, etc.

Most suitable time to visit:

The months between October and February are the best ones to visit the Ghughua Fossil Park.

Accommodation:

Tourists usually do not stay here as they conclude the visit to this park within 45 minutes. Still, the forest department has made arrangement for a stay which is a paid service and a limited number of rooms are there. Alternatively, you can visit this park while staying at hotels in Jabalpur, Shahpura, Mandla, Umaria  Bandhavgarh, etc.

Timings:

The National Park is open throughout the year from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening.

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The most beautiful Night Skies in India

Our world is full of so many natural marvels that there is not enough time for anyone on the planet to witness them all. It may take them an entire lifetime and they won’t even be able to cover half of the natural miracles that we are talking about. In India, there are many different places where one can enjoy the star gazing. This is turning out to be a great way of feeling closer to nature in the purest form. The craze is so high that people are ready to travel thousands of miles in order to get the glimpse the starry sky in all its glory.

Ladakh– In north,  Leh Ladakh is the most favourite tourist destination not just for the younger lot, but the older ones as well. One great thing about the place that there are so many places for stargazing that one can spend all nights moving from one place to another just to look at the beautiful constellations in the sky.

Andaman– This little island located in the south most part of the country is known for its beaches in the daytime and for the star gazing in the night. Lets us not just even try to compare the experience of lying under the sky at night on the beach and staring at the clear sky with stars glimmering all over with anything else. The cosmic magic is in its full glory at night and it’s a sight worth having at least once in your lifetime.

Coorg– Coorg is one of ideal places for holidays in the summers. The daytime can be spent trekking on the Nilgiri hills while the nights can be waited all day just to have the look at the sky when the stars shine.  However, the place is yet to be recognized as one good tourist spot in the area but the star gazing alone has managed to increase the flow of the tourists to a great extent.

Spiti Valley-The famous Kibber village in the Spiti valley may very well be notorious for the drugs trade but at night, it turns into a magical place. Known as the highest motorable village in the whole world, Kibber is located at about a height of 14000 feet from the sea level.

There are many other places in the beautiful country where one can experience the magic of stargazing. One of the greatest mysteries of life and the most beautiful night skies in India are here..

  • The Milky Way in Nubra Valley, Leh
  • Sonmarg, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Shahapur, Maharashtra
  • Pangong Tso, Ladakh
  • Shanti Stupa, Ladakh
  • Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Gaze at the stars, stare into the open space and absorb everything beautiful at these places in India. And do let us know about your tete-a-tete with the stars!!

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Adventure comes to life -Tirthan Valley

Ringed by the sprawling Great Himalayan National Park, jeweled with lush green forests, free-flowing rivers and tranquil and clear water sheet, the Tirthan valley is one of the most alluring places, resting in the lap of Himalayas.The Tirthan Valley has Charismatic ambiance and best idea to spend the weekend.
The beautiful land lies in Kullu district,Himachal Pradesh. The name “Tirthan”has been drawn from the majestic Tirthan river flowing in that region. It is an enduring river of cold and clear glacier water, which abundant with trout fish. It is the ideal place nature lovers and adventure freak.
The time as you reach the magnificent valley, you feel released from all exhaustion and frustration.
Things to do
The Tirthan Valley is an ultimate destination for many adventurous activities including, trout fishing, hiking, trekking, camping, bonfires, and photography.The last ten years has witnessed the huge rise in a number of travelers.This article is an attempt to guide you all through your travel to this alluring Himalayan valley.
Feel the thrill-River crossing.
The thrilling experience of River crossing in the Tirthan Valley is a most captivating adventure for people, who are fond of engaging in daring activity in the serene valley. You can enjoy the escapade sports, where you are tied with a rope and suspended freely to feel the cool spray of the tempestuous River Tirthan flowing underneath. Other than that you can try to cross the river with the help of a rope, where you’re tied with rope for safety.


Enjoy Trout fishing.
Get ready with your fishing tackle!! The Tirthan river is the best place for trying out explore your fishing skills. The crystal clear flowing water offers you an ideal spot to hunt trout fish. The travelers are love in love with this place and try yet another adventure of fish hunting.
Adventure at the peak- The Great Himalayan Park.
The beautiful and alluring view of the Great Himalayan Park will leave you mesmerized. It is an ideal place to experience the thrilling danger and unfold the unrevealed chapters of the Himalaya. It definitely gives you vacation goals to the adventure enthusiast. The region is loaded with amazing wildlife, Landscape, trekking, and fishing.


The refreshing and Stunning art of nature- Waterfalls
The alluring view of invigorating waterfalls is the best sight you definitely don’t want to miss. Find out some time to witness the extreme beauty of nature. Enjoy bathing in refreshing pure Himalayan water.


If you want a break from your hectic life, and need some quality time for yourself, then tour to tirthan valley in the laps of Himalaya is an excellent idea.
Travel tip
The best season to head towards this heavenly place is summers between March to June.
Don’t forget to carry your fish tackle!!
How to reach?
By Air: Nearest Airport is Bhunter near Kullu.
By Train: Chandigarh is the closest Railway Station.
By Road: Possible route(s) to Tirthan Valley from Delhi by road are
Delhi – Ambala (188 KM) – Chandigarh – Roopnagar (282 KM) – Kiratpur – Bilaspur (371 KM) – Mandi (440 KM) – Pandoh – Aut (481 KM) – Larji – Gushaini – Tirthan (511 KM)
The government Buses (Volvo) also head from Janpath, Delhi at 6 P.M daily and it takes 12 hrs to reach Aut. Next morning after reaching Aut you can hire taxi or bus heading towards Tirthan valley. It is about more 45 minutes drive from Aut to Tirthan

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Tips: As you Pack your Footwears for Upcoming Travel

Footwear is the most important part of travel packing checklist. It makes all the more sense to look for basic things while choosing your foot-wears especially when you are on a backpacking trip, as you would like to not only ensure comfort but also it should be trending. Based on our solo backpacking travel experience, #ghoomophophirosisters came out with few tips that one should keep in mind while doing footwear shopping.
Trendy 
Footwears should be trendy enough that can go well with an evening dinner or for a morning walk or to your hiking trails. We still recall our early travel days, when we used to keep a different pair of shoes for different occasions, but over a period our travel checklist evolved and we started packing shoes that can go well with our clothing, are trendy, comfortable and carry off fashion and utility hand in hand. These footwears could be of any material from leather to nylon, but should look nice on our feet.
Airport-Friendly 
There are airports, which would ask you to remove them for security check-in. While traveling, it is really required that your shoes should be X-ray friendly and should not have metal, because, at times, such shoes waste a lot of your time while clearing security. Sports shoes, loafers, open sandals are good examples of airport friendly shoes.

Quality of Sole
Having a great quality of sole that can survive your rough hiking terrain and your long travel walks is an important aspect of travel foot wears. All good reasons, one would not like to go through the pain of wear and tear of your foot wears at least.

Breathable 
While you on travel, make sure, the footwears should have a breathable membrane to avoid bad odor. Open shoes, flip flops, does help here, but in case you are going for shoes, prefer high-quality membrane shoes.

Cushioning & Lightweight 
Since travel involves loads of walking, it is absolutely a great idea to wear light weight and comfortable footwears. One should ensure that their shoes have good cushioning that can prevent the feet from blisters. Lightweight foot-wears not only helps in keeping the feet happy but also keep your baggage light, which in turn is a boon while you have to take up a flight.

Waterproof 

In case you are traveling during monsoon, or on a hiking trip, It is advisable to have waterproof shoes. This not only help you to go with only one pair of shoes but also, improves the durability of your shoes. There are water- proof sprays available, which can be used as an alternate option.

We hope that next time whenever you traveling, you know what to keep and what to avoid. You may ask questions like how frequently a particular pair can be used, or can this be replaced by some other pair. As a traveler, you would like to weigh your options carefully.
Personally, we prefer Nike shoes or Woodland Shoes to sandals on our travels, though this may change depending on travel destinations, and activities planned in itinerary but our backpack usually has a pair of fashionable, technical trendy footwears.

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Go travel to these Visa free countries

Everybody knows that getting a visa on an Indian passport can be a real pain. We all wish we could go on a vacation just like that, just pick a destination, plan a trip, pack our bags and simply go for it without any hassle. God, why is it not that easy!!

The process, in reality, requires first to look for options then choose a getaway based on the size of the hole it will burn in your pocket. By chance, if the chosen place is abroad then you have to apply for a visa and then the problem of obtaining it starts. Day in and day out you have to go to the visa office for various verification formalities.

So here are some places abroad where Indians can go to without getting a visa, and they will amaze you with their landscapes.

Bhutan

A visit to Bhutan, the land of happiness, from India requires just the payment of a certain amount of money. The perk of an Indian’s passport is that you pay a lesser amount as compared to people of other countries. While in the beautiful country, you get to explore the Switzerland of the East, visit the peaceful Tiger Monastery and relish the spicy local food. If you drive from India to Bhutan, you get an entry for 7 days without a passport and if you fly to the place, you get an entry for 1 month. Both of them are extendable, though.

Ecuador

Ecuador which is considered as the equatorial paradise of South America can be toured by the holder of an Indian passport without getting a visa from beforehand. It is the place to behold and enjoy in the vast Amazon rain forests, the sensational beaches, the Andes Mountains, the isolated Galapagos islands and the world’s highest capital city of Quito. Indians get free visas if they show valid return tickets or the visas of any other place that they plan to visit from Ecuador.

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Antarctica

Being the last land on the earth, it is a place for people who want to see mighty glaciers, icy white landscapes and plenty of penguins. It may be the only place on the planet where there is minimal human involvement and boasts of untouched natural beauty. You can go to Antarctica via the USA, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand. Since it is uninhabited, there is no visa regime for visiting it.

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El Salvador

With an insane number of volcanoes, El Salvador is amongst the smallest countries in Central America. The tropical paradise has hospitable people along with a diverse culture, natural beauty, beaches, volcanoes, lip- smacking food, nightlife and much more to offer to its visitors. Indian citizens get a free visa for a maximum of 3 months, depending on the show a valid return ticket or a valid visa for the next destination.

Fiji

The honeymooners’ destination Fiji is a coral paradise of South Pacific. Imagine yourself flopping on a beach sipping Pinacoladas and relaxing with your family or going scuba diving in the exquisite coral reefs and enjoying the natural beauty under the sea. Indians can get a free visa for 4 months if they show a valid return ticket and have sufficient funds for their stay.

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Hong Kong

The amazing skyline, the awesome shopping venues, the delicious Cantonese food and the fact that it is nearest to the gambling hub of Macau make Hong Kong one of the most favourite spots for Indian tourists. They can get a free visa for 14 days after showing a valid return ticket with sufficient funds for the stay and a valid hotel booking.

Macau

It is the place where you can go to try your luck at Blackjack, Poker or SOT machines. It is also the place to witness rich Portuguese history and relish Portuguese food. Indians do get a free visa for up to 30 days on showing valid return tickets with sufficient funds to cover their trip.

Mauritius

Mauritius  is one of Indian Ocean’s top holiday spots. Its water sports and scuba diving spots are amazing. If you are planning for a relaxed beach vacation, this is the perfect spot. Here you will find a mixed culture of Indians, French and Africans. Indians can stay here visa- free for a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days on the condition of showing a valid return ticket along with sufficient funds for their trip.

Nepal

India shares its border with Nepal which means you can drive, ride or fly into the country. Indians do not even need a passport for the purpose; having a voter’s ID card or a driving license is sufficient. You can go to Nepal to trek or to visit the Buddhist temples or to enjoy the beauty of its capital city Kathmandu. As mentioned above Indians don’t need a visa, they can visit Nepal with a valid voters ID card or driving license. Also, they can stay and work there for 6 months.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and go for them..!!

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