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Guides & travel stories

Honest destination guides, day-by-day itineraries and the little tips that make a trip better — written by the Croudy Trips team.

Travel journal

Stories, guides & travel tips

Destination guides, itineraries and honest advice from the road — to help you plan a better trip.

Destination GuideFeatured

Spiti Valley for First-Timers: How to Plan the Cold Desert Trip Right

A warm, practical first-timer's guide to Spiti Valley: when to go, the Shimla vs Manali routes, acclimatisation, and the must-see monasteries and high villages of Himachal's cold desert.

24 June 20264 min read

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Manali Beyond Mall Road: Old Manali, Hadimba, Solang and the Atal Tunnel

Skip the Mall Road crush. A local's guide to Old Manali's cafes, the Hadimba cedar temple, Vashisht hot springs, Solang adventures and the Atal Tunnel run into the Lahaul desert.

18 May 20265 min read

Trekking

Kasol to Kheerganga: A Complete Parvati Valley Trek Guide

Everything an Indian traveller needs to base in Kasol, soak at Manikaran, and trek from Barshaini up to the Kheerganga hot springs — route, distance, difficulty, best months and what to pack.

9 April 20265 min read

Destination Guide

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj: A Complete Guide to India's Little Lhasa

From the Dalai Lama's temple and Namgyal Monastery to the beginner-friendly Triund trek, Bhagsu waterfall and the world's highest test cricket ground — an honest, practical guide to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj for Indian travellers.

20 March 20265 min read

Itinerary

The Perfect 4-Day Dubai Itinerary for First-Time Indian Travellers

A warm, practical 4-day Dubai plan for Indian first-timers — Burj Khalifa and Downtown, the old souks and creek, a desert safari, and Palm Jumeirah — plus the current UAE tourist-visa reality for Indian passports and the best months to go.

2 March 20265 min read

Weekend Guide

A Perfect Weekend in Shimla: Toy Train, the Ridge, Jakhoo & Beyond

Two nights in the old summer capital of the British Raj: ride the UNESCO toy train, walk the Ridge and Mall Road, climb to Jakhoo temple, chase snow at Kufri, and escape to Chail and Naldehra. A warm, practical, fact-checked weekend guide for Indian travellers.

24 February 20265 min read

Honeymoon

The Honest Maldives Honeymoon Guide for Indian Couples (On a Sensible Budget)

Overwater villa or budget beach room? Seaplane or speedboat? A warm, practical, fact-checked guide to planning a Maldives honeymoon from India without the sticker shock.

11 February 20266 min read

Destination Guide

Your First Trip to Thailand: Bangkok, the Islands, Visa & Budget (2026)

A warm, practical guide for Indian travellers planning a first trip to Thailand: how many days for Bangkok plus Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi, the current 2026 visa and TDAC rules, the best months to go, and honest budget ranges in INR.

28 January 20265 min read

Family Travel

Kerala With Kids: A Family Trip Guide to Tea Hills, Backwaters and Calm Beaches

A warm, practical Kerala itinerary for Indian families — Fort Kochi heritage, Munnar tea country, an Alleppey houseboat night and quiet beaches, with real distances, seasons and fees.

20 January 20265 min read

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