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Best time to visit, routes, budgets and trip ideas across India – from the Maplura Travel team in Raniganj.

Darjeeling and Gangtok trip guide: best time, days needed and route
8 Nov 2026

Darjeeling and Gangtok trip guide: best time, days needed and route

Planning a Darjeeling Gangtok tour? Best time to visit, how many days you need, the classic route from NJP and what to see at each stop.

Puri, Konark and Chilika: a complete trip plan from Raniganj and Durgapur
7 Nov 2026

Puri, Konark and Chilika: a complete trip plan from Raniganj and Durgapur

Plan a Puri tour from Raniganj or Durgapur: Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake and Bhubaneswar, with route, days and tips.

Kashmir for first-timers: when to go, where to stay and what to book
6 Nov 2026

Kashmir for first-timers: when to go, where to stay and what to book

First Kashmir trip? Best time to visit, how to split nights between Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and what to book in advance.

Short trips from Durgapur and Asansol for a long weekend
5 Nov 2026

Short trips from Durgapur and Asansol for a long weekend

Best weekend trips from Durgapur and Asansol: Shantiniketan, Bishnupur, Mukutmanipur, Purulia, Digha–Tajpur, Dooars and more, with ideal nights for each.