Travel guides & itineraries
Plan smarter with simple, practical guides from the Idea Holiday team.
Goa · 4 min read
Best Time to Visit Goa: Month-by-Month Guide
Plan your Goa trip: which months suit beaches, nightlife, budget stays and the monsoon, with tips on what to expect each season.
Kerala · 5 min read
Kerala Honeymoon Itinerary: 5 Nights, 6 Days
A relaxed 5-night Kerala honeymoon plan covering Munnar, Thekkady and an Alleppey houseboat, with tips on timing and what to book first.
Manali · 4 min read
Manali Trip Itinerary for 5 Days
A practical 5-day Manali plan: Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Old Manali and local sightseeing, with seasons, permits and how to reach.
Dubai · 5 min read
Dubai Trip from India: Planning Guide for First-Timers
What to see in a 4-night Dubai trip from India, best months to go, and what to check on visas, flights and what a package includes.
Kashmir · 4 min read
Best Time to Visit Kashmir: Season-by-Season Guide
When to visit Kashmir for tulips, summer escapes, autumn colours or snow, plus what to see in each season.
Bali · 5 min read
Bali Honeymoon Itinerary: 5 Nights, 6 Days
A relaxed 5-night Bali honeymoon plan covering Ubud, Uluwatu and Nusa Penida, with the best months and what to check before booking.
Thailand · 5 min read
Thailand Trip from India: Bangkok and Pattaya Guide
A simple 5-night Thailand plan for first-timers from India, with the best months, what to see in Bangkok and Pattaya, and what to check before you book.
Andaman · 5 min read
Andaman Trip Itinerary for 6 Days: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil
A practical 5-night Andaman plan with Radhanagar Beach, Neil Island and water activities, plus best months and ferry planning tips.
Ladakh · 4 min read
Best Time to Visit Ladakh: Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Ladakh for road trips, Pangong and Nubra, with notes on road openings, altitude and acclimatisation.
Rajasthan · 5 min read
Rajasthan Tour Itinerary for 7 Days: Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer
A 6-night Rajasthan plan covering forts, palaces and a desert camp, with the best months to travel and tips on distances.
Goa · 6 min read
Goa Trip Cost for Couples: A Realistic Budget Breakdown
How much a 4-night Goa trip costs for two: approximate prices for flights, hotels, transport, food and activities in peak and off season, with ways to save.
Kerala · 5 min read
Kerala Family Itinerary: 6 Days at a Child-Friendly Pace
A 6-day Kerala itinerary for families: Munnar, Thekkady, an Alleppey houseboat and Fort Kochi, with drive times, what children enjoy and tips for seniors.
Manali · 5 min read
Manali vs Shimla: Which Should You Pick?
Manali or Shimla? Compare distance from Delhi, snow, things to do, who each suits and the best season, or combine both in one 6-night trip.
Dubai · 6 min read
Dubai 4 Nights Budget from India: What It Really Costs
Approximate cost of a 4-night Dubai trip from India: flights, visa, hotel, Burj Khalifa, desert safari, transport and food, with a sample budget per person.
Kashmir · 5 min read
Kashmir Honeymoon Itinerary: 5 Nights, 6 Days
A 6-day Kashmir honeymoon plan with a Dal Lake houseboat, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and a Sonmarg day trip, plus the best months and what to book first.
Andaman · 4 min read
Best Time to Visit Andaman: Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit the Andaman Islands: the best months for beaches, scuba and calm ferries, what the monsoon is like and when prices peak.
Thailand · 5 min read
Phuket and Krabi Itinerary: 6 Days in Southern Thailand
A 6-day Phuket and Krabi itinerary from India with Phi Phi, James Bond Island and the Krabi 4-island tour, plus visa, ferry and season tips.
Singapore · 5 min read
Singapore with Kids: A 5-Day Family Itinerary
A 5-day Singapore itinerary for families from India: Universal Studios, Night Safari, Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa, with visa, transport and timing tips.
Bali · 6 min read
Bali Trip Cost from India: Budget, Mid-Range and Villa
How much a Bali trip costs from India: approximate prices for flights, visa on arrival, tourist levy, villas, private driver, food and activities for 5 to 6 nights.
Uttarakhand · 5 min read
Rishikesh and Mussoorie Itinerary: 5 Days in Uttarakhand
A 5-day Uttarakhand itinerary from Delhi or Dehradun: Ganga aarti and rafting in Rishikesh, then Mussoorie's Mall Road, Kempty Falls and Landour.
Rajasthan · 5 min read
Best Places to Travel During the Diwali Holidays
Where to go over the Diwali break: Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Andaman and short trips abroad, with tips on booking early and what each place is like at festival time.
Goa · 5 min read
Christmas and New Year Trip Ideas from India
Where to spend Christmas and New Year: Goa, Kerala, snow in Manali or Gulmarg, Rajasthan, Andaman, Dubai and Thailand, and how to book the busiest week of the year.
Andaman · 5 min read
Best Honeymoon Destinations in December
December honeymoon ideas: Kerala, Andaman, Goa, Udaipur, snowy Gulmarg, Thailand and Dubai, which places to skip that month, and how to book in wedding season.
Manali · 5 min read
Summer Holiday Destinations in India (May–June)
Where to go in the May–June holidays: Kashmir, Manali, Ladakh, Uttarakhand hill stations and Andaman, with tips on beating the crowds and booking early.
Uttarakhand · 5 min read
Weekend Getaways from Lucknow
Short trips from Lucknow by road and rail: Ayodhya, Varanasi, Nainital, Dudhwa, Agra and Rishikesh, with approximate travel times and the best season for each.
Goa · 5 min read
Goa Trip from Delhi: Flights, Trains and Budget
How to plan a Goa trip from Delhi: flights to Dabolim or Mopa, trains to Madgaon, approximate costs for 4 nights, and the best time to go.
Kashmir · 5 min read
Kashmir Trip from Mumbai: Planning Guide
Plan a Kashmir trip from Mumbai: flights to Srinagar, how many days you need, a sample 6-day plan, approximate costs and the best season.
Thailand · 6 min read
International Trips from India Under ₹50,000
Trips abroad for about ₹50,000 per person including flights: Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia, with visa notes and ways to keep costs down.