Dispatch Nº 005 ✦ November 2026

Travel guides for going further.

Honest itineraries, destination guides and road-tested tips — so you spend less time planning and more time actually there.

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Snow-covered beginner slopes at Kongdoori in Gulmarg with skiers and pine forest
✦ Latest dispatch Travel Guides

Skiing in Gulmarg for Beginners: Courses, Costs and Snow

The ₹10,000 IISM 14-day course vs learning on your own trip, 2026–27 batch dates, certified instructors, rental prices, avalanche safety and when there’s actually snow.

Departs09 Nov 26
Duration7 min
CodeSKI
Skiing in Gulmarg for Beginners: Courses, Costs and Snow
Sun rising over the Batur caldera and lake seen from the summit of Mount Batur, Bali
Itineraries

Bali in 7 Days: A First-Timer’s Itinerary from India

Two bases, realistic travel times and 2026 entry fees: Ubud’s rice terraces and Mount Batur, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu’s Kecak dance, and whether Nusa Penida is worth the day.

Departs09 Nov 26
Duration9 min
CodeBAL
Bali in 7 Days: A First-Timer’s Itinerary from India
Curved sandy bay of Palolem Beach in South Goa lined with palm trees and beach huts
Destinations

Goa in December: Where to Stay and How to Dodge the Rush

Perfect weather, every shack open, and one very expensive week. Which area to pick, which airport to fly into, what’s on in December 2026, and the rules that can cost you money.

Departs09 Nov 26
Duration7 min
CodeGOA
Goa in December: Where to Stay and How to Dodge the Rush
Tanah Lot sea temple on a rock outcrop in the ocean off Bali at high tide
Travel Guides

Bali from India: Visa, Entry Rules and Costs for 2026

Visa on Arrival fee, the separate Bali tourist levy, the All Indonesia arrival card, direct flights from Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, and what things actually cost in rupees.

Departs09 Nov 26
Duration7 min
CodeBAL
Bali from India: Visa, Entry Rules and Costs for 2026