Reading Time: 3 minutes   “Coming weekend when I get to the base, I will most probably be doing Stok Kangri,” he said. “You are one lucky officer to get posted in such a cool place,” I commented. It was during one of my mountain trips that I met this army officer. And the conversations that ensued were very […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes It is that month of the year again, when WordPress sends me a reminder and ask me to keep up the good blogging. I don't know if it is good blogging or not, but the fact is that I have started this 'trablogger' thing 5 years ago on a free WordPress platform. When I came […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Table of Contents COVID 19 Update :Sri Lankan Tourist Visa for Indians before COVIDWhat to know before ApplyingPrice of Sri Lankan Tourist visaApplying for Sri Lankan Tourist visa /ETASteps for Applying ETAFAQs regarding the Application formReceiving the ETA emailArriving in Sri LankaPractical Tips for Sri LankaUseful Links COVID 19 Update : Sri Lankan Tourist Visa […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes COVID Update for Malaysian eNTRI Visa: Please be informed that International travellers entering Malaysia as tourists or visit purpose are not allowed under the order of the Malaysia Government. All Tourist visas for visit purpose are NOT AVAILABLE until further notice Update : Malaysian eNTRI Note for Indians or this Visa Waiver Program is extended […]

Reading Time: 13 minutes COVID Update: Issuance of New Tourist Visas are temporarily on hold Indian e Tourist visa is now for FIVE year?!! Yes, 5 Year Indian E-Tourist visa is the new star! Too good to be true. Right? But it is true! Yes, you read that right, India is offering E-visa for the tourists for a period […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Decision Making I had the good fortune of riding through the highways of Nepal. It was a totally unplanned trip. I was  in a hotel in Thamel checking on the internet on what I should do next. Yes, I do plan my accommodation for the first day wherever I go. While going through one […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes Update : Bhutan Ride 2.0 Dates : May 3rd 2020 to May 10th 2020. More Details Here.   Almost everyone who rides a motorbike dreams of a long Royal Enfield trip. The kind of iconic image Royal Enfield has created in connection with road tripping in the mountains is impeccable. So, it was easier for […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes Update : Bhutan Ride 2.0 Dates : May 3rd 2020 to May 10th 2020. More Details Here.   We could see a flickering monitor of a TV playing on a very low volume. In only the dim light that was coming from a small incandescent bulb as well as from the TV, we could see […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes When I first came across the concept of the blind list, the first thought that crossed my mind was reading "The Tao of Travel: Enlightenment from Lives on the Road" by Paul Theroux. In this enriching and delightful read, Paul Theroux talks about brilliant travel writers who went on various journeys in search of something […]