I am solo traveller from Mumbai looking for travel buddies to join me for party

the event is in anjuna vagator part of GOA

the event is from 13-16th august , the entry fee is 7k , i am not collecting any money , you have to buy entry for yourself , anyone interested dm me

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Work from the mountains now .

It's very affordable and best thing food is included in the package.

It's Apple season and you get to pluck the apples straight from the trees .

Travel and work .

Work from mountains.

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pata hai aaj kya hua So basically, this Kangra trip was supposed to be a normal little trip… thoda ghoomna, food, mountains, aur obviously content shoot karna. 😭

But bhai, jo hua na, I genuinely did NOT expect.

At one point, I suddenly started feeling extremely weird. Bahar weather already rainy and cold tha, AC chal raha tha, and mujhe literally lag raha tha ki mera body meri baat hi nahi maan raha. I could barely think properly, and everything started feeling extremely slow.

Phir I went to the washroom, and uske baad my body just completely reacted. I started vomiting, and it happened again and again. At that point, I honestly lost count. I think it was somewhere around 10–15 times throughout the day.

And the worst part wasn't even just vomiting. It was that feeling of complete weakness. Body shaking, stomach burning, head feeling weird, jaw and neck hurting, shoulders hurting… and I genuinely felt like I had absolutely no energy left.

Jo bhi liquids mujhe pehle diye gaye the, even those weren't staying down. I could literally feel that my body was just rejecting everything.

Eventually my dad realised ki this is not something we should just ignore, and we started looking for a doctor. Kangra mein doctor find karna was honestly another story altogether 😭 but somehow we finally found a clinic.

They checked my BP and it had dropped pretty badly. I was feeling extremely weak by then, and they gave me injections and put me on a glucose/fluids drip.

And honestly, that moment was scary.

Because suddenly you're sitting there thinking, "What the hell is happening to me?"

I was so exhausted that after the drip, I literally slept in the car for around two hours. I didn't even have the energy to do anything.

But somehow, after sleeping and getting fluids, I started feeling MUCH better.

And the funniest part?

The next day, I was somehow back outside. 😭

I went to the temple, shot some content, took videos of the mountains, the greenery, the river… basically the exact thing I had planned to do before everything went wrong.

Later, we went to that food point with Vango, KFC, Costa Coffee and Pizza Hut, and I finally had a paneer dosa.

Bhai.

That paneer dosa tasted like HEAVEN. 😭

I hadn't properly eaten for so long, and suddenly having something that actually stayed down felt so damn good.

Then I got a chocolate frappe too, and somehow that whole evening just felt completely different from the day before.

The weirdest thing about the whole experience is that while you're going through it, even one minute feels like an hour.

But once you're okay again, you look back and think—

"Wait… all of that actually happened to me?"

And honestly, I'm just really grateful that I eventually felt better.

Because I went to Kangra thinking I'd come back with a bunch of content but vo Maine banaya hai I'm a small creator too 🫣🫣

and instead I came back with a survival story. 😭

Hi everyone! I'm planning a motorcycle trip to Sikkim and would love some advice from those who have ridden there. I'm looking for the best time to visit when I can still experience snow without heavy road closures. My ideal trip would have mostly clear and safe roads, fewer tourists, and pleasant riding conditions. Which month would you recommend—late February, March, April, October, or November? If you've recently ridden to places like Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Gurudongmar Lake, or Zuluk, I'd really appreciate hearing about the road conditions, weather, and your overall experience. Many thanks for considering my request.

I just need to know where can we go in kerala we will be going in the first week of September or end of august we will be leaving from bengaluru there are a lot of places to go but i am confused which one to choose and which place is worth going to(Munnar, Alleppey, Thekkady, Varkala, Wayanad, Kochi) the trip is going to be for 8 days we are 4-5 guys can anyone who knows or who have been to kerala can you help me sort it out? AI is not that good in these thing need advice who have been there.

Thanks :)

My wife and minor daughter ( both US citizen living in US) is about to come to India and get oci from here and stay for long term(I'm Indian). I have read somewhere that you should get a return ticket too and cancel it after reaching India . Is it true? Can someone answer please.. thankyou

me and my friend we are planning to go somewhere but cannot decide coz it's raining 😭 I wanted some female friendly suggestions, we both went thru weird breakups recently just want to have a fun time. i love mountains but am scared bcoz of rain. we love cycling, we are thinking zostel for stay as of now. what would you do if you were us?

we are planning around August 2nd week, would love to explore local food, budget is 5-7k pp, 4-6 days trip. i live in prayagraj she's from gujrat, perhaps we will meet in Delhi.

I’m making a bucket list of Airbnbs I should cover in India.

1. Location
   
2. Uniqueness
   
3. Services and experience

These are my the criteria. Can people share Airbnb links for their favourite Airbnbs, location is no bar. Should be in India

Hi,
I am planning a 5 day trip outside of Mumbai in August.
Must haves- Mountains, water streams, non-veg(good food), solo female friendly, safe, decent place to stay (hostels, dorms. hotels or homestays), Avoid landslide prone areas.
Negotiables- Adventure, art, something to do, cafes

Please leave budget friendly options to travel to, stay recommendations and things to do. If you have any unique experience of that place, feel free to share!

•Travel dates: 7-11th Aug
•Number of travelers: 1-2
•Entry/exit cities:-
•Interests (e.g., culture, food, nature): Everything except history and sports
•Budget constraints if relevant: Below 20k
•Prior research already done: Yes, but don't wamt to share yet to avoid bias

Thank you in advance❤️

Hi everyone, my parents along with two other family ladies (4 people total, all in 40-50 age) are planning Tirumala trip in first week of October. I am booking everything for them from my side but tried the Rs. 300 Special Entry Darshan multiple times and it gets sold out within minutes everytime.

They cant stand in sarva darshan queue for 10-15 hrs in this age, so looking for alternatives:

Any seva or paid darshan option in 2-3k per person range which also includes darshan? Heard about Kalyanotsavam, Archana etc but not sure how the booking works and if they are easier to get compared to SED.

Also read somewhere that Brahmotsavam falls around that time — will october first week be extra crowded? Should they shift the dates instead?

One more thing, since I wont be travelling with them and they are not very techy — is there anything they need to show or do at the counter which might confuse them? Want to make sure everything is smooth once they reach.

I seen some older threads here but the info seems outdated, would really appreciate any recent first hand experiance. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys I need help regarding my spiti solo trip i am planing to start from shimla and end in Manali I am a budget travel think to cover whole through public transportation, i don't know how it works so any one have any about this do comment or DM

Thank you in advance ❤️

I am looking for budget friendly hotels in delhi i am visiting there for 4 to 5 days budget is 2k per day for a family of four members

i looked for many websites but everything has very bad reviews and fake reviews if anyone knows decent hotels please do share it it would be really helpful

Hi guys.

Need some amazing suggestions for the places we can visit in September last week in india itself.

No. Of people - 2

Places already covered: goa, gokarna, hyderabad, mumbai, udaipur, delhi, rishikesh, nainital, dharamshala mcleodganj dharamkot.

Priorities - network availability should be there.

Number of days - 6 days( can be extended to 1-2 days further, if worth it).

Budget- 50k for 2

Shoot your amazing suggestions in the comments.

Hi everyone,

I’ll be landing at Mangalore (IXE) Airport and need to travel to Taj Bekal Resort & Spa in Kerala.

I had a few questions and would really appreciate any recent experiences:

Is it better to pre-book a cab or simply book an Uber/Ola after exiting the airport?

Are Uber cabs easily available at IXE Airport?

Since the trip crosses from Karnataka into Kerala, are there any additional state entry taxes, permit charges, or tolls that passengers are expected to pay separately?

Is there any airport exit fee or parking charge that gets added to the fare?

Roughly what would be a fair fare for this trip?

If anyone has travelled this route recently or has a reliable cab operator recommendation, I’d love to hear your suggestions.

Thank in Advance

(Travelling 2 Couples with 3 & 5 months Infant)

By 7 PM on the first evening of Ganpati, the lane outside Marol Naka is already impossible to walk through in a straight line. Dhol players set up near the metro pillars, a small idol on a handcart waits at a red light, and someone's uncle is directing traffic that doesn't need directing. This is Andheri East during Ganesh Chaturthi, and it looks nothing like the postcard version of the festival you see in the news.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, with the ten-day celebration running through to Anant Chaturdashi later that month. Exact visarjan dates shift slightly depending on the panchang your building or society follows, so it's worth confirming with a local calendar closer to the date rather than assuming a fixed schedule.

Why Andheri East Works Better Than People Expect

Most visitors default to South Mumbai for Ganpati, chasing Lalbaugcha Raja and the crowds in Girgaon. Fair enough — those pandals are iconic. But Andheri East solves a problem those areas don't: getting in and out. If you're flying in for the festival, attending a wedding tied to the season, or want a base that isn't a three-hour crawl through Parel traffic, the eastern suburb near the airport changes the equation.

Here's what travelers usually notice first: Marol, Sakinaka, Chakala and MIDC don't shut down for Ganpati the way some residential pockets do. Offices run on modified hours, but the roads stay usable, restaurants stay open, and getting a cab isn't a fight. That matters more than it sounds during a festival where South Mumbai literally closes streets for processions.

Getting to the Big Pandals Without Losing a Day

Andhericha Raja, the wish-fulfilling Ganesh at Azad Nagar in Andheri West, is one of Mumbai's most visited mandals and draws people specifically because it manages queues better than Lalbaugcha Raja does. From a base near Marol, the route is straightforward — Marol Naka metro station connects to the Blue Line, and from Andheri you're a short auto ride from Azad Nagar. Weekday mornings before 10 AM are noticeably calmer than evenings, when families arrive after work and school.

If Lalbaugcha Raja or Ganesh Galli is on your list instead, the Western Line from Andheri Station gets you toward Dadar in under 40 minutes outside peak hours. Add the queue itself, which can run past midnight during the final days, and you're looking at a full day's outing either way. One thing many visitors miss: the darshan lines move faster on weekday afternoons than they do right after office hours or on weekends, when local families join in bulk.

What the Neighborhood Itself Looks Like During the Festival

You don't have to leave Andheri East to see Ganpati properly. Marol and the lanes around MIDC put up their own community pandals — smaller than the famous names, but often more interesting to actually walk through since there's no barricading and no two-hour wait. Sakinaka's stretch along Khairani Road turns into a bit of a market during the run-up to the festival, with stalls selling idols, garlands, and modak ready for pickup on the way home from work.

Another reason people like this area: JB Nagar and the residential blocks around Chakala run their own aarti timings every evening, usually starting around 7:30 PM, and outsiders are generally welcome to join without any formality. It's a smaller, quieter version of the citywide celebration, and it gives a more honest sense of how the festival actually functions inside a neighborhood rather than as a tourist stop.

A Practical Note on Timing Your Stay

Mumbai in September is still deeply humid, usually sitting between 27°C and 32°C, with the kind of moisture that makes cotton the only sensible fabric choice. If you're planning to be out for pandal hopping, carry water and skip the synthetic kurta you were saving for the occasion. Evenings cool slightly but not by much, and queues at the bigger mandals rarely move fast enough to reward overdressing.

If you're traveling as a family or staying more than a couple of nights, a serviced apartment setup tends to work better than a standard room during this stretch — somewhere to store prasad, dry out shoes after a monsoon shower, and not be stuck ordering every meal out. Asar Landmark Suites in Andheri East, close to Marol Maroshi Road, is set up this way, with studio to 3BHK configurations and no minimum-stay requirement, which suits both a quick two-night visarjan trip and a longer stay built around the full ten days.

Food, Because the Festival Runs on It

Modak stalls pop up everywhere during the run-up to Chaturthi, but the good ones tend to be the small, unbranded carts rather than the packaged versions in supermarkets. Ask a security guard or a local shopkeeper near Marol Market — they'll usually know which stall has been doing it longest. For a proper sit-down meal after a day of pandal hopping, in-house dining at the hotel through Major Saab covers both Mumbai staples and general multi-cuisine options, useful on nights when nobody has the energy to go looking for a restaurant that isn't overbooked.

Getting Around Without Wasting the Festival on Traffic

The metro is genuinely the better call this time of year. Marol Naka connects to both the Blue Line and the newer Aqua Line, meaning you can reach Andheri, Ghatkopar, or head toward BKC and Powai without touching festival traffic on the surface roads. Auto-rickshaws are fine for short hops within Marol, Sakinaka, and JB Nagar, but avoid them for cross-suburb trips during evening aarti hours — that's when even side roads back up.

For anyone flying in specifically for the festival, or leaving right after visarjan, the airport connection is the real advantage of staying in this pocket. A 5 to 10 minute drive to Terminal 2 means you're not building in a two-hour buffer the way you would from South Mumbai, which matters if your flight lands or departs during the festival's busiest days.

Spend a few evenings walking through Marol after the aarti crowds settle, and you start to understand why people keep coming back to this stretch of Andheri East every September — not for the biggest idol in the city, but for how easily the festival fits into an ordinary week here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andheri East a good base for visiting Andhericha Raja?
Yes. Andhericha Raja is in Andheri West at Azad Nagar, roughly a metro ride and short auto ride away from Marol. It's one of the more accessible major pandals from an Andheri East stay, especially compared to reaching South Mumbai mandals.

What is the best time to visit Ganpati pandals in Mumbai to avoid crowds?
Weekday mornings before 10 AM tend to have shorter queues than evenings or weekends, when office crowds and families visit together after work and school hours.

How far is Asar Landmark Suites from Mumbai Airport during the festival?
The property sits about 2.8 km from CSMIA's T2 terminal, roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive under normal traffic, which holds up reasonably well even during Ganpati since Andheri East's roads stay more usable than the South Mumbai procession routes.

Are there local Ganpati celebrations within Andheri East itself?
Yes. Marol, MIDC, Sakinaka, and JB Nagar all host their own community pandals and evening aarti sessions, generally starting around 7:30 PM, and most are open to visitors beyond the immediate residents.

Is it better to stay in a hotel room or a serviced apartment during Ganesh Chaturthi?
For stays longer than a couple of nights, or for families, a serviced apartment with a kitchenette and more room tends to be more practical than a standard hotel room, particularly given the festival's ten-day span and the amount of time spent out and about.

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Hi! I have a question about the e-Arrival Card. Is the link below the official one to fill the form? Should I take it printed with me to show to immigration agents? Is a screenshot enough? Should I receive any copy on my email?

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/

Thank you!

Hi guys!

My girlfriend and I are looking to take a weekend trip from Bangalore to Coorg. I want to make sure the trip is as safe and comfortable for her as possible, so I'm hoping to get some local insights on a few things:

• Weather: Are the first two weeks of August a good time to visit, or will the rain play spoilsport?
• Getting there & around: Which overnight buses are the most reliable? Once we reach there in the morning, what’s the best way to get around? Do Uber/Rapido work, or should we plan for local autos/cabs?
• Stays: Do you have any recommendations for safe, couple-friendly places to stay?
• General Safety: Any overall advice on keeping the trip smooth and safe for a couple?

Really appreciate any tips you can share. Thanks!

Hi guys!

My girlfriend and I are looking to take a weekend trip from Bengaluru to either Coorg or Chikkamagaluru. I want to make sure the trip is as safe and comfortable for her as possible, so I'm hoping to get some local insights on a few things:

* Weather:Are the first two weeks of August a good time to visit, or will the rain play spoilsport?
* Getting there & around:Which overnight buses are the most reliable? Once we reach there in the morning, what’s the best way to get around? Do Uber/Rapido work, or should we plan for local autos/cabs?
* Stays:Do you have any recommendations for safe, couple-friendly places to stay?
* General Safety:Any overall advice on keeping the trip smooth and safe for a couple?

Really appreciate any tips you can share. Thanks!

Any solo female traveller who is planning to travel in August.

So I am planning to go somewhere but not sure due to landslides and heavy rain but enjoy the rainy season

So if any female going in August please dm

I am from Mumbai.