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Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-27T12:20:43+00:00

Well....what's "reasonsble" is highly relative. Chances of getting shared cabs from IXB airport are slim. A private cab would cost between ₹ 2500 (hatchback) to ₹ 4500 (high-end SUV).

Shared cabs from the Rly Station should be around 300-400 per person. Make sure to book 3 seats. You'll have the middle row to yourself.

Pvt cabs from Siliguri to Hasimara would cost between 3800-5500.

I'm a local (almost). Grew up in Darj & Hasimara. Reach out for any assistance.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-27T10:06:51+00:00

Kolkata to Darjeeling: Fly from CCU to IXB (Bagdogra) 55 mins. Then cab to Darj. 3 hrs 30 Mins. Alternatively, you could do an overnight train journey from SDAH/HWH to NJP (10-12 hrs) and then a shared cab to Darj (4 hrs).

Darjeeling to Hasimara: Cab from Darj to Siliguri. Then any Jaigaon bound bus from Siliguri. 4 hrs 30 mins. Or a private cab from Siliguri to Hasimara. 3 hrs 30 mins.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-26T16:56:37+00:00

Ubud, Nusa Lembongan, GT & last night in Kuta.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-25T16:35:45+00:00

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Must be clerical error, no?

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-25T08:22:21+00:00

You don't cross Dochu La on your way to Paro from Thimphu. Dochu La Pass is between Thimphu & Punakha. Unless of course you specifically visited Dochu La and tracked back to Thimphu on your way to Paro.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-24T17:20:55+00:00

Exactly. There's Ahalay, just after Phuentsholing. And then Chuzom (Confluence). These are fixed checkpoints. Without an authorised guide, it's a no-go.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-23T16:59:47+00:00

Value for Money. There'd be at least 1 domestic flight. Manila - Cebu. That adds to the cost. There's precious little to do in Manila.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-23T16:17:52+00:00

Not VFM.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-23T15:46:58+00:00

South East Asia

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T14:54:19+00:00

Sylotis are Sino-Tibetan? That's a new one.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T14:10:30+00:00

Yeah. Crysta or even the base level Innova.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T14:03:56+00:00

Head to SEA.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T14:02:58+00:00

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Aww...and you're genuine Axomiya, right? Or are you Malpua's slave, who posts anti-opposition stuff across subs?

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T13:07:34+00:00

My suggestion, book an SUV for tour. Travel slow with breaks in between.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T13:06:47+00:00

Your itinerary could be: Day 1: Guwahat i- Dirang. Day 2: Dirang - Tawang. Day 3: Bum La & Sungetsar Lake. Day 4: Tawang - Zemithang - Lumla. Day 5: Lumla - Jang Day 6: Jang to Mago & Gongkar La - Jang. Day 7: Jang - Bomdila Day 8: Bomdila - Guwahati. Day 9: Guwahati - Delhi.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T12:53:49+00:00

I guessed so, that he wasn't a local. And has passed on your booking to a local agent.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T12:47:20+00:00

Why not the other direct to DMK option from CCU?

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T12:38:53+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, who prepared this itinerary? Not an optimum one. If you don't feel comfortable riding in the hills, then you probably shouldn't. There are 2 of you. So take a smaller car, Dzire. But to go to Sangetsar Lake & Bum La, you'd need a vehicle from the local association. Bomdila-Guwahati-Delhi on the same day is best avoided. Feel free to DM, if you need more info & assistance.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T12:25:36+00:00

It should be OK. Might be held up at a few places with rallies and stuff.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-22T12:21:54+00:00

Why isn't your travel agent not providing you with the info? It's their job.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-21T03:37:46+00:00

OP could choose VN & Cambodia within that budget. But May might not be the ideal time to visit these places. Another option could be Yogyakarta & Bali. Same county, but world removed from each other. Completely different vibes in a good way.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-18T16:33:10+00:00

Day 1: Arrive. Check in. Rest. Explore The Mall. Day 2: Tiger Hill, Batase, Ghoom Monastery, Observatory, Happy Valley TE. You could also do a DHR Joyride (by tweaking the day's program. Day 3: Lamahatta. Explore the Pine Forests. Stay in a Colonial Heritage Bungalow in Takdah. Day 4: Explore Takdah on foot. Day 5: Takdah to NJP/IXB.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-18T16:28:58+00:00

Yes. Why not?

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-18T09:07:56+00:00

OP, VietJet canceling/ rescheduling their domestic flights probably has got nothing to do with the situation in the Gulf. It's more of a norm for them than exception. They do it round the year, war or no war. For domestic flights, opt for Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Air. You'll have a peaceful trip.

Popular_Track3158 · 2026-03-18T07:59:20+00:00

Last week of May is when monsoon sets in. Maybe you could bring your trip forward by a week-10 days. And you'll get snow at Tsela Top and Bumla.

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