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   Sri Lanka from India: visa, flights, the ferry and what to bring (2026)

   Sri Lanka from India in 2026: the free ETA, direct flights to Colombo, the Nagapattinam ferry, UPI and current advice.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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   Backpacking Sri Lanka: route, costs and tips

   How to backpack Sri Lanka: how long to give it, a sample route, the daily budget, buses, trains, tuk-tuks, hostels, SIM/eSIM and the ETA, for 2026.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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   Thailand entry requirements 2026: visa rules by nationality

   Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026. Here are the rules by nationality, how to extend, the e-Visa, the TDAC arrival card and what not to pack.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·13 min read

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   Thailand tour cost 2026: daily budget, transport and visa fees

   What a Thailand trip costs in 2026: daily budgets by region, hostels, food, transport, activities, visa and SIM costs in baht with rough USD/GBP, plus independent travel versus a group trip.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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   Sri Lanka from the US: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

   US passport holders get a free 30-day Sri Lanka ETA since 25 May 2026. There's no direct flight, the State Department's advice is worth checking, and here's what to pack.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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   Sri Lanka from the UK: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

   British passport holders get a free 30-day Sri Lanka ETA since 25 May 2026. Non-stop flights from Heathrow, current FCDO advice, money, SIMs and what to pack.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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   Best time to visit Sri Lanka: a month-by-month guide to the two monsoons

   When to go to Sri Lanka, month by month: the two monsoons, weather by region, whale watching, elephant gatherings, surf seasons and the festivals worth planning around.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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   Thailand from the US: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

   US citizens get 30 days visa-free in Thailand since 15 September 2026 (it was 60). How to stay longer, the TDAC arrival card, flights from the US and the medicine rules.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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   Thailand from the UK: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

   British passport holders get 30 days visa-free in Thailand, down from 60 since 15 September 2026. What to file before you fly, direct flights from London and what to pack.

   Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Best time to visit Thailand: a month-by-month guide to the weather, islands and festivals

    When to go to Thailand, month by month: the dry season, the two island coasts, the north's smoky season, the monsoon and the festivals worth planning around.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Sri Lanka ETA and entry requirements 2026: visa rules by nationality

    Sri Lanka's ETA for 2026: the 40 countries with a free 30-day visa, the fee everyone else pays, how to apply, extend your stay and what customs allows.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Sri Lanka from Europe: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Germans, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italians and Swedes get a free Sri Lanka ETA. Ireland doesn't. What differs by country, flights and current government advice.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Sri Lanka from Canada: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Canadians get a free 30-day Sri Lanka ETA since 25 May 2026. There's no direct flight, current government advice, money and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Sri Lanka from Australia and NZ: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Australians and New Zealanders get a free 30-day Sri Lanka ETA since 25 May 2026. Nonstop flights from Melbourne, current advice and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Sri Lanka budget 2026: daily costs, currency and what things cost

    What a Sri Lanka trip costs in 2026: the rupee and exchange rates, what a daily budget covers, hostels, transport, entry fees and SIM cards, plus a group trip comparison.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Thailand from Canada: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Canadians get 30 days visa-free in Thailand since 15 September 2026 (it was 60). How to stay longer, the TDAC card, flights from Canada and the ADHD medicine rules.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Is Thailand safe for solo female travellers? A practical guide

    What official UK FCDO and Canadian advice says about Thailand in 2026, the Cambodian border closure, full moon party and scooter risks, drink spiking, and everyday scams.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Is Sri Lanka safe? A 2026 guide for solo travellers, including women

    Is Sri Lanka safe in 2026? Official FCDO, US, Australian and Canadian advice, fuel rationing, dengue and cyclone recovery, scams, road and sea safety, wildlife, women's safety and emergency numbers.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Southeast Asia packing list: what to bring for Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Bali

    A practical packing list for Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Bali: temple-friendly clothes, rainy season gear, trekking and diving kit, and what to leave at home.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Chiang Mai weather: the best time to visit, month by month

    Chiang Mai's weather month by month, with temperatures and rainfall, the smoky burning season from February to April, and when Yi Peng, Loy Krathong and Songkran fall.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Best time to visit Vietnam: a month-by-month guide to the north, centre and south

    When to go to Vietnam, month by month: how the weather differs in Hanoi, Hoi An and Saigon, typhoon and flood season, the mountains, the beaches and the holidays to plan around.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·11 min read

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    Laos visa and entry requirements 2026: e-visa, visa on arrival, borders and how to get there

    Laos visa rules for UK, US, EU, Australian and Indian travellers: the US$50 e-visa or a visa on arrival, the LDIF arrival form, border crossings, the slow boat and flights.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·17 min read

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    Best time to visit Leh Ladakh: month by month, roads and festivals

    When to visit Leh Ladakh: a month-by-month climate table, when the Manali and Srinagar roads open, Pangong and Nubra by season, winter and the Chadar trek, and festivals.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Best time to visit Rishikesh: weather month by month

    Rishikesh weather month by month, with the rafting season, monsoon landslides, the International Yoga Festival, the Ganga Aarti and Char Dham traffic.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 3 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Bali trip cost 2026: daily budget, transport and visa fees

    What a Bali trip costs in 2026: daily budgets by area, hostels, food, transport, activities, visa and levy fees in rupiah with rough USD/GBP/AUD figures.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Sapa weather: the best time to visit, month by month

    Sapa's weather month by month, with temperatures and rainfall, winter frost on Fansipan, the fog, and when the rice terraces are flooded for planting or turning gold for harvest.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Backpacking Vietnam: route, costs and tips

    How to backpack Vietnam: how long to go for, a sample month-long route, daily costs in dong, buying or renting a motorbike, sleeper buses, SIMs and the e-visa.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Best time to visit Phuket: a month-by-month weather guide

    Phuket's weather month by month: the calm, dry season, the southwest monsoon's rough seas and red flags, the Similan Islands' closed season, and the festivals to plan around.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·5 min read

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    How much does a trip to India cost in 2026? A budget breakdown

    India trip costs for 2026 in rupees, with rough US dollar and pound conversions: hostels, food, trains, flights, entry fees, SIM cards, visa fees and a backpacking route.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·6 min read

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    Best time to visit Bangkok: a month-by-month weather guide

    Bangkok's weather month by month, with temperatures and rainfall, the hottest month, the flood-prone rains of September and October, and when Songkran and New Year fall.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·5 min read

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    Backpacking Thailand: route, costs and tips

    How to backpack Thailand: how long to go for, a sample month-long route linking the north, the islands and Laos, what it costs, and how to get around.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Is India safe? A guide for solo travellers, including women

    Is India safe for solo travellers? What official travel advice says, common scams, transport at night, safety for women, health basics and emergency numbers.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Is Vietnam safe? A guide for solo travellers, including women

    What official travel advice says about Vietnam, the everyday risks (taxis, drink spiking, motorbike snatch theft), the Ha Giang Loop's licence rules, and tips for solo and female travellers.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    India packing list: what to wear on the plains, in the Himalaya and for Holi

    What to pack for India: modest dress for temples and villages, layers for Rajasthan's cold nights and the Himalaya's altitude, old clothes for Holi, and what to leave at home.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Best time to visit India: a month-by-month guide by region

    When to go to India, region by region and month by month: the north plains, Rajasthan, the Himalaya, Goa, Kerala, the Andamans, and the festivals worth planning around.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 3 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    India e-visa and entry requirements 2026: fees and rules by nationality

    India e-visa fees and rules for UK, US, Canadian, Australian and European travellers, how to apply on the official site, and the e-Arrival card, health form and permits.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·13 min read

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    India from Australia: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Australians need a visa for India. E-visa fees ($25, $40 or $200 for 5 years), how to apply on the official site, the e-Arrival card, flights from Australia and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·7 min read

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    Thailand from Europe: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Germans, Dutch, Irish, French, Spanish, Italians and Swedes get 30 days visa-free in Thailand since 15 September 2026. What differs by country, direct flights and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Thailand from Australia: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Australians get 30 days visa-free in Thailand since 15 September 2026 (it was 60). The TDAC card, direct flights from Australia, and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    India from Europe: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    India visa rules for German, Dutch, Irish, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish citizens: e-visa fees, how to apply, the e-Arrival card, direct flights from Europe and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Thailand from India: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Indian passport holders can still visit Thailand visa-free, now for 30 days rather than 60 since 15 September 2026. The TDAC card, nonstop flights from India and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    India from the US: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    US citizens need a visa for India. E-visa fees ($25, $40 or $160 for 5 years), how to apply on the official site, the e-Arrival card and nonstop flights from the US.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    India from the UK: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    British citizens need a visa for India. The 5-year e-visa now costs $484 for UK passports, so compare the $40 1-year option. How to apply, the e-Arrival card and flights from London.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    India from Canada: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Canadians can get the Indian e-visa again. Fees ($25, $40 or $200 for 5 years), how to apply, the e-Arrival card, flights from Canada and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Bali visa and entry requirements 2026: rules by nationality

    What you need for Bali in 2026: the e-VOA, the All Indonesia arrival card and the IDR 150,000 tourist levy, plus extensions, the C1 visa, customs and this year's changes.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·14 min read

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    Bali from the US: visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    US citizens need a visa for Bali. How to get the e-VOA, file the arrival card and pay the tourist levy, plus one-stop routes from the US, the CDC health advice and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Bali from the UK: visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    British citizens need a visa for Bali. How to get the e-VOA, file the arrival card and pay the tourist levy, plus one-stop routes from the UK, FCDO and TravelHealthPro health advice and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Bali from India: visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Bali isn't visa-free for Indians, but the IDR 500,000 e-VOA is easy to get. The arrival card, tourist levy, airlines flying from Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Bali from Europe: visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Travellers from Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and Sweden all need a visa for Bali. How the e-VOA, arrival card and tourist levy work, and which airlines fly there.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Bali from Australia: visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Australians need a visa for Bali. How to buy the IDR 500,000 e-VOA, file the arrival card and pay the tourist levy, plus which airlines fly nonstop from Australian cities.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·10 min read

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    Best time to visit Bali: a month-by-month guide to weather, crowds and festivals

    When to go to Bali, month by month: the dry and wet seasons, the calmest seas for Nusa Penida and the Gilis, Nyepi and other festivals, and the cheapest months.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Vietnam visa and entry requirements 2026: who needs an e-visa

    Who gets 45 days visa-free in Vietnam, who needs the e-visa, and how to apply on evisa.gov.vn without paying a fake site. Plus the pre-arrival QR form, customs and vapes.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·12 min read

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    Vietnam from the US: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    US citizens need a visa for Vietnam. How to get the USD 25 e-visa on evisa.gov.vn, the only non-stop flight from the US, what to pack and what happens on arrival.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Vietnam from the UK: visa-free rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    British passport holders get 45 days in Vietnam without a visa. When you need the e-visa instead, direct flights from Heathrow, the cheapest months and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Vietnam from India: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. How to apply for the USD 25 e-visa on evisa.gov.vn, direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·8 min read

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    Vietnam from Europe: visa rules, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Germans, French, Spanish, Italians and Swedes get 45 days in Vietnam visa-free, and the Dutch get 45 days for tourism. Irish travellers need the e-visa. Flights and packing too.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Vietnam from Canada: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Canadians need a visa for Vietnam. How to apply for the USD 25 e-visa on evisa.gov.vn, the passport rules, how to fly from Canada and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read

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    Vietnam from Australia: e-visa, flights and what to bring (2026)

    Australians need a visa for Vietnam. How to get the USD 25 e-visa on evisa.gov.vn, direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and what to pack.

    Sarthak Dhonchak·Updated 6 Oct 2026·9 min read