The Glen View Travels blog provides comprehensive destination guides, practical road trip advice, route itineraries, and seasonal inspiration for exploring Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Imphal, Mizoram and Tripura.
Complete starter guide to planning your trip across Northeast India — covering Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Imphal, Mizoram and Tripura.
Discover the ideal months to explore Cherrapunji waterfalls, Dawki crystal river, and Nongriat living root bridges.
Plan your dream Meghalaya road trip with our comprehensive itinerary guide covering Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, and Dawki.
Discover essential sightseeing spots, local Khasi cuisine, Police Bazar shopping, and nearby day trip routes.
A perfect 4-day itinerary covering Guwahati, Shillong pine hills, Cherrapunji waterfalls, and limestone caves.
Guide to Dawki Umngot River boat rides, Tamabil India-Bangladesh border, and nearby Mawlynnong clean village.
Explore Assam's top travel highlights — Kaziranga rhinos, Guwahati Kamakhya temple, Majuli river island, and tea estates.
Everything you need to know about Kaziranga safari zones, elephant vs jeep safari bookings, and wildlife sighting tips.
Explore Guwahati city — Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Peacock Island, Alfresco Grand sunset river cruise, and Assamese dining.
Travel guide to Majuli Island in Assam — ferry access from Jorhat, Satra monasteries, Mishing tribal villages, and bamboo cottages.
Comprehensive travel guide for visiting Arunachal Pradesh — Tawang, Dirang, Bomdila, Ziro Valley, and Inner Line Permit (ILP) rules.
Essential Tawang travel guide — crossing Sela Pass at 13,700 ft, 400-year-old Tawang Monastery, Madhuri Lake, and War Memorial.
Travel guide to UNESCO-nominated Ziro Valley — Apatani tribal villages, facial tattoos, paddy-fish farming, and Ziro Music Festival.
Explore Dirang valley en route to Tawang — Dirang Dzong fort, natural hot water springs, National Yak Centre, and kiwi gardens.
Comprehensive Manipur travel guide covering Loktak Lake floating phumdis, Keibul Lamjao Sangai deer, Kangla Fort Imphal, and Ukhrul.
Guide to Imphal capital city — Kangla Fort royal palace, Ima Keithel all-women market, WWII Commonwealth War Cemetery, and handlooms.
Everything you need to know about visiting Loktak Lake, Sendra Island boat rides, and Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Discover Mizoram's top attractions — Aizawl hill city, Reiek Peak trek, Hmuifang hill resort, Vantawng Falls, and Mizo culture.
Travel guide to royal Tripura — Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal Water Palace in Rudrasagar Lake, Unakoti rock carvings, and Matabari temple.
Practical advice for planning a road trip across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura with Glen View Travels.
Complete Bhutan travel guide — visa, Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), best time to visit, top places, permits, and packing tips.
Step-by-step guide to trekking Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) — trail difficulty, timing, altitude tips, viewpoints, and what to expect inside.
Everything about Punakha Dzong — history, architecture, the Punakha Tshechu festival, suspension bridge, and how to get there.
Dochula Pass (3,150 m) — 108 memorial chortens, panoramic Himalayan peak views, Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, and the December Druk Wangyal Tshechu.
Month-by-month breakdown of Bhutan's seasons — festivals, weather, crowd levels, and which type of traveller loves each season most.
Complete guide to Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indian nationals — INR 1,200/night, exemptions, payment methods, and what it covers.
Complete guide to Thimphu — Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum, Memorial Chorten, Centenary Farmers Market, and local food.
Phobjikha (Gangtey) glacial valley guide — Black-Necked Crane migration, Gangtey Goenpa Monastery, Nature Trail, and November Crane Festival.
Bhutan's spiritual heartland — Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang (the oldest temple), Tamshing Goemba, Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), and Swiss cheese.
Haa Valley — Bhutan's most isolated and pristine valley, Chele La Pass (3,988 m), White & Black Lhakhang temples, traditional nomadic culture.
Druk Path Trek guide — 5-day route from Paro to Thimphu crossing high lakes, ancient ruins, rhododendron forests, and Himalayan views.
Paro Tshechu complete guide — Cham dance programme, thongdrel (giant tapestry) unfurling, best viewing spots, dates, and photography tips.
Complete guide to the Jomolhari Base Camp Trek — 7-day itinerary, Lingzhi Dzong, Jomolhari views, permits, best season, and what to expect.
Why Bhutan is perfect for honeymooners — exclusive resorts, private valley experiences, couple rituals at sacred sites, and romantic itinerary ideas.
How Indian nationals can visit Bhutan — documents needed, Entry Permit at the border, route-specific permits, and tourist ID card process.
Offbeat eastern Bhutan — Trashigang Dzong, Chorten Kora, Khoma village silk weavers, Trashiyangtse, and the Trans-Bhutan Highway journey.
Complete guide to Bhutanese cuisine — Ema Datshi (national dish), Phaksha Paa, Suja butter tea, Ara rice wine, Jasha Maru, and local markets.
Top luxury lodges and resorts in Bhutan — Amankora chain, Uma by COMO Paro, Six Senses Thimphu, COMO Uma Paro, and mid-range alternatives.
Complete road trip guide from Bagdogra airport to Bhutan via Phuentsholing — distances, road conditions, permit process, and travel time breakdown.
Why combining Bhutan, Darjeeling tea hills, and Sikkim's monasteries in one trip is the ultimate Himalayan experience — itinerary and routing.
Where to take the most stunning Bhutan photographs — Tiger's Nest golden hour, Punakha Dzong at sunset, Dochula Pass mist, and festival photography.
Trongsa Dzong — Bhutan's most powerful historical fortress, the birthplace of the Wangchuck dynasty, Ta Dzong (Tower of Trongsa) Museum, and Mangde Chhu Gorge.
What is Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy, how it shapes daily life, policy, architecture, and tourism — and what travellers can learn from it.
Why winter is Bhutan's best-kept secret season — snow at Dochula Pass, Druk Wangyal Festival, peaceful monasteries, lower prices, and Paro Valley warmth.
Bhutan's national sport — traditional bamboo archery vs compound bows, match culture, dances and songs, archery grounds in Thimphu, and how to watch a match.
Everything about Chele La Pass — how to drive up, Mt. Jomolhari views, prayer flags, Paro–Haa Valley crossing, best months, and what to bring.
Bhutan wellness tourism — meditation retreats at monasteries, traditional Bhutanese hot stone baths (dotsho), sowa rigpa herbal medicine, and wellness resorts.
Bhutan's incredible wildlife — Black-Necked Crane, Royal Manas National Park, Takin (national animal), Red Panda, Snow Leopard, and conservation story.
What to buy in Bhutan — Thangka paintings, Kishuthara silk, Yathra weaving, traditional wooden bowls, incense, and where to shop authentically.
Complete Bhutan packing list — clothing layers, trekking gear, altitude medication, important documents, and what NOT to bring to Bhutan.
