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Amazing Amritsar!

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Streets bustling with bazaars, people jostling for space, the aroma of food wafting everywhere…Amritsar is a town that has captured the hearts of many. Although it might seem overwhelming at first, few days here and Indian Vagabundo assures you that you would want to come back to this wonderful place. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of  sikhism in the world. It also has been focal point of Indian freedom struggle. People from all over India and the world travel here to visit Golden Temple and enjoy the cultural & historical potpourri the city has to offer. Places to Visit in Amritsar: Jallianwala Bagh Just a few minutes’ walk from Golden Temple is the great Jallianwala Bagh. A place of national importance, the garden is associated with the Indian Freedom Movement. With efforts being made to preserve the place for what it was half a century ago, the place is now a full-fledged garden with pathways, and has a light an...

6 Tips for packing smart and traveling light

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Here are some amazing tips to pack light and travel easy. Read on! Bag within a bag : Carry a fold-able hand bag within your suitcase in case you are planning on doing some shopping. Divide your luggage well into the check in bag and the cabin bag to avoid paying hefty overweight fees. Carry a larger hand luggage if required but make sure that you check the cabin size restrictions before doing so. Backpacks are the way to go!  A sizable backpack lets you travel with ease within your destination of choice. Multiple pockets help you separate and organize your luggage to avoid one big mess. In case the backpack gets a little heavier than expected, it can still be carried around with ease. Also invest in a good, water-proof, strong and secure backpack to ensure maximum safety. To shop for a sturdy and fashionable backpack visit  Amazon India . Roll your clothes instead of folding them : This saves a lot of space in the bag and also reduces the creasing of c...

Marvellous Manali!

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Soulful Escapade into the Mountains – Manali With snow clad Himalayan peaks in the background and restless rivers flowing through makes Manali a well-endowed temptress to one and all. With fairy-tale like views and spell binding beauty of nature, Manali has become a major tourist attraction, though the surrounding areas are still relatively untouched. The Indian Vagabundo aims to assist travellers seeking to escape from man-made concrete jungles to the blissful warmth of nature by providing insight and helping you plan a soul enriching holiday without burning a hole in your pocket. The Mighty Mountains- Sourced from google Accommodation Manali caters to all types of travellers, opening up a variety of accommodations to choose from like Hotels priced from INR 999 onwards, to Hostels like Zostel, Rockaway Hostel among others reasonably priced at INR 600 and above. To search similar listings one can visit TripAdvisor . Places to Visit The Indian Vagabundo ensur...

Gorgeous Gokarna!

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Gokarna, a small pilgrimage town in Karnataka has grown into a budget travel and tourism destination over the years, thanks to its stretch of beautiful, sandy Konkan beaches. With the advent of foreigners thronging it, it no longer remains a quaint temple town, but a thriving budget vacation spot that is as laidback as Goa, only less commercial. With beautiful beaches, serene shrines, hospitable homestays and hostels, Gokarna is a place that is sure to give you a lifetime of memories without burning a hole in your pocket. Gokarna Holiday If you are planning a budget weekend getaway to Gokarna, you are in the right place (or if it’s in near future, feel free to bookmark this). So, without further ado, here are Indian Vagabundo’s suggestions for Gokarna. Places to Visit in Gokarna: Indian Vagabundo has identified a number of places of interest in Gokarna, that are sure to help you find a bubble of calm and peace for your budget holiday trip to Gokarna. Ther...

Mesmerising Mussoorie!

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In the Cradle of Nature, lies the Queen of Mountains, Mussoorie.   About two hours away from Dehradun, neatly tucked into Uttarakhand’s majestic mountains, Mussoorie serves as a perfect hill station for travelers of all ages. With budget hotels and amazing roadside dhaabas, this trip will definitely not burn a hole through your pocket. Sourced from Google Images An ideal vacation spot where leisure meets adventure, Mussoorie provides you with a cheap getaway from mundane activities. The Indian Vagabundo is here to give you an insight into Mussoorie’s ‘Haseen Vadiyan’ to help you plan your perfect budget retreat and make your quintessential ‘north trip’ a memorable one. Accommodation: One of the most important aspects of your holiday will be the stay. You can choose from a variety of options; from 3- star hotels to homestays. Mussoorie has it all! You can book clean and comfortable rooms at budget hotels such as the Value Hotel and Spa and Paradise Continental...