Located on the banks of the mighty Bharamaputra River is the city of Guwahati in the North Eastern state of Assam. The city is situated at an altitude of 55 metres above sea level and has the eastern hill flanks of the Himalayan ranges surrounding the city. Guwahati is also known as the gateway to the...Read More
Deep within the forest area of North-Eastern state of Meghalaya, considered one of the wettest regions in the world, is a small War-Khasis tribal village named Riwai where a bridge to cross the flowing river water within the forest hasn’t been constructed or built out of wooden logs or bamboos but rather strangely has been grown...Read More
Located at a distance of 90 km from the state capital of Shillong; in the state of Meghalaya is the village of Mawlynnong. This village has been dubbed as God’s own garden because of its stunning natural beauty and cleanliness. Mawlynnong was awarded the cleanest village in Asia for the sanitation in and around it, a...Read More
This monsoon The Land Of Wanderlust will be organizing the following treks over the weekend, starting from the first weekend of June till the end of September. Click on the name of each trip to get more information about the Treks Lohagad Fort; Lonavala = RS 500 2. Karnala Fort; Panvel= RS 500 3. Zenith waterfall; Khopoli=...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to an eight-day backpacker’s road trip around the lesser explored states of Meghalaya and Nagaland in the North-Eastern part of India. Meghalaya is well known for having a couple of the wettest villages in the world and also the living root bridge. Nagaland is the epicentre of culture and...Read More
Cherrapunji is a small town in the state of Meghalaya which is famous for being the wettest place on earth. However, the nearby town of Mawsynram receives more rainfall and both these Indian towns have now been surpassed by a town in Colombia called Lloró. Cherrapunji is situated at an altitude of around 4,869 feet above...Read More
Here is a blueprint, taking backpackers through northern Rajasthan from the holy towns of Ajmer and Pushkar to the royal city of Jodhpur and then camping in the Thar desert.Rajasthan Dates: 18th-24th Nov’24 | 4th-10th Jan’25TRIP COST: Depends on number of people Plan A {6+ PPL} = 16,800/pp Plan B {3-5ppl} = ₹18,900/pp Plan C {solo/Couple} = ₹21,000/pp Inclusion:Accommodation. Travel. Permits....Read More
Located at an altitude of around 4937 feet above sea-level is the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. The city of Shillong is inhabited by the Khasi tribe and is also the district capital of the east Khasi Hills. Shillong is located 103 kilometres from Guwahati which is the gateway to the entire North East of India. There...Read More
Sarahan is a tiny and remote Himalayan village known as the gateway to Kinnuar district in Himachal Pradesh. This small village of Sarahan is located at an altitude of around 7,589 feet above sea level and about 7 km above the River Satluj.To reach the village of Sarahan there are no direct buses from New Delhi,...Read More
Located at an altitude of 9,186 feet above sea level is the bustling Himalayan town of Kalpa in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The town of Kalpa is located in the Sutlej River valley and is famous for its apple plantation. Kalpa is located approximately 250 km from the state capital of Shimla and the most...Read More
Located at an altitude of around 8,530 feet above sea level along the banks of the River Baspa and the world’s most dangerous road is the small Himalayan town of Sangla in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, close to the India-Tibet border. The best way to reach the town of Sangla is to board a government...Read More
We at The Land Of Wanderlust are trying to popularize the trend of backpacking in India and hence we want to make travel very economical and fun for all.The first thing a camper needs before he/she sets out for an overnight camping trip is a tent and we know how costly a good tent is and...Read More
Located 3 kilometres uphill from the bustling town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh is the quiet little settlement which is known as Old Manali and is also home to the backpacker and hippie travel crowd and is located at an altitude of around 6,589 feet above sea level. Old Manali is easily approachable from New Manali...Read More
We at The Land Of Wanderlust are trying to popularize the trend of backpacking in India and hence we want to make travel very economical and fun for all.The first thing a traveller needs before a trip is a backpack and we know how costly a good bag is and for a rookie traveller thats unwanted expense.So...Read More
Here is a list of 10 places which we at The Land Of Wanderlust feel are a must for anyone who plans to backpack across India. Since we have only listed 10 backpacker destinations; if you feel a place of your choice is missing do drop in a comment with the name of the place and...Read More
Altitude sickness is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the most common problem faced by travellers when there is a change in altitude. Most travellers take this issue very lightly and do not take necessary precautions while travelling. This leads to a lot of strain on one’s health and can be fatal too. You...Read More
This is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to a backpacking trip around Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh for eight days.Parvati Valley Trip Cost: Rs 10,000 + 5% GST = Rs 10,500/- Inclusion: Accommodation. (3 to 6 based on room size) Travel begins and ends at New Delhi. Entry Fee.Exclusion: Food.Only on payment of 50% of the trip cost will a seat be booked.For booking...Read More
Situated 14 kilometres from Ajmer in the northern state of Rajasthan is Pushkar. One of the oldest existing cities in India, the actual time of origin of Pushkar is unknown. The town is well known for its temples and ghats. The Pushkar Lake which is believed to be sacred for the Hindus is surrounded by innumerable...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint for a road trip through the trans-Himalayan region of Leh Ladakh, which is also known for its barren rugged mountains, splendid monasteries and funny road captions.Leh Ladakh Trip cost: Rs 21,000 + 5% GST = Rs 22,050/-Inclusion: Accommodation (3 to 6 based on room size) Travel begins and ends at New Delhi...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to a road trip through the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, which is also known for its barren rugged mountains, beautiful monasteries and funny road captions.Leh Ladakh TRIP COST: Rs 22,500 + 5% GST = Rs 23,625/-Only on payment of 50% of the trip cost will a seat be confirmed.Inclusion: Accommodation (3 to...Read More
Here is a blueprint taking backpackers through northern Rajasthan from the holy towns of Ajmer and Pushkar to the royal city of Jodhpur and then open air camping in the Thar desert and if that’s not good enough we make day trips to a gypsy and haunted village.RajasthanTRIP COST: Rs. 10,800/- + 5% GST = Rs. 11,340/-Inclusion: Accommodation...Read More
Jaipur was the first planned Indian city and it gets the name Pink city due to all its architecture being the colour pink. Jaipur can be divided into two subdivision the outer city and the inner city. The inner city is where all the main activities happened during the reign of the kings and the whole...Read More
Located not too far away from the backpacker town of Kasol in Himachal Pradesh is the tiny village of Chalal. The village of Chalal is located at an altitude of around 5366 feet above sea-level and is located on the banks of the River Parvati.Chalal can only be approached by foot from the town of Kasol...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust blueprint to a backpacking trip around the coastal town of Murud and Janjira in two nights and three days. Murud TRIP COST: Rs 3500/-Inclusion:Accommodation Travel Entry Fee PermitsExclusion:Food.For more information mail us at : info@tlow.in Day 1:Board a ferry from Gate way of India to Mandwa at 8 am. Reach Mandwa by 9...Read More
Here is TLOW’s blueprint for our new beach camping trip along the Konkan coast of Kashid near Alibaug which is known for its virgin beach, fishing village, paddy fields, green hills, rivulets and fish thali. With a bonfire and tents, our campsite in the village is just 700 metres away from the beach.[tc-pricing-table tableid=”53687″] Day 1:– Board...Read More
Hidden deep within the foothills of the Himalayas lies a small village by the name of Rasol which is at an altitude of around 10,000 feet above sea level (3048 m) and has not more than 75 houses. Rasol is located in the Parvati Valley which is in the state of Himachal Pradesh.The only option to...Read More
Located at a distance of 3.2 kilometres away from the Manali bus stand across the River Beas is the hot spring village of Vashisht. This village of Vashisht is situated at an altitude of around 6503 feet above sea-level (1990 m). The village is located just above the Manali-Keylong road and is easily approachable by foot via...Read More
Manali arguably the most famous place in the state of Himachal Pradesh, the town is located at an altitude of around 6398 feet above sea-level (1950 m). Manali is situated on the Beas river and is a popular holiday destination spot for backpackers and holiday makers during the summers and a majestic, snow covered place in...Read More
A good off beat village to visit while in Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh in northern India is the tiny village of Khardang. This high altitude Trans-Himalayan village is located at an altitude of around 11, 347 feet above sea-level (3459 m).Khardang is located across the River Bhaga that flows below the valley and is only...Read More
Peokar is a tiny remote offbeat village that is located opposite the district headquarters of Keylong across the Bhaga river, in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh and is located at an altitude of 11,854 feet above sea-level (3613 m).PeokarThis remote village of Peokar is easily approachable from the town of Keylong. The best way to...Read More
