r/desitravellers

Hi everyone. Me and my colleague were supposed to go for product training in south korea. He applied at the kolkata visa office and I from Mumbai. We both are on similar posts. I got my visa within 4 days since i took the express option. His got rejected after 2 weeks. Reason stated was: 8. Your current status (family and economic conditions) does not prove your return within the given period of stay.

We both provided flight tickets, hotel stay, company sponsorship and employment letters. We both are married. Only difference is that he is still on probation and didn't have his own ITR. Also, it would have been his first international trip.

Do these factors really render rejection based on the above mentioned reason? I don't get how a company sponsored trip is not eligible for a visa!

I do have an active US visa. Did that help mine get accepted? If not, would I also have been denied?

Me and my friends are going to Jaipur and Udaipur.

Yes, we already know late May is probably the worst time possible 😭

We’re not looking for cover all tourist places type advice. We want realistic suggestions from people who’ve actually travelled there in this heat.

Finally after a year I have 6-7 days of free time where I can consider travelling but the problem is either it rains a lot or it's too hot and humid everywhere. We were thinking about flying to Mumbai from Kolkata and driving the Konkan coast by renting a car. Would that be a feasible thing to do at that time? Approx 70k 2 pp cost estimate in that.
Do you have better recommendations?

On a trip to Manali soon, being a foodie would like to explore good food options in Manali. I heard Siddu is something i should have but don’t know exactly where, same goes for momos, esp the mutton momos in hill stations are really good. Any suggestions are welcome.

I’m planning for Valley of flowers and Hemkund sahib and I want to drive till there to enjoy to route maximum

What do you guys suggest? And let me know the dos and don’ts for the same

Hi, I’m planning a trip in India for about 8 days. Me and my wife will be travelling, budget is around 1.2L total including flights. I’m interested in mountains and lakes since beaches I’ve travelled a lot. I have been to Tosh, McLoedganj and Bir in Himachal so maybe would skip Himachal. What are some good options? We like mountains, lakes, waterfalls, good restaurants and cafes, nice weather, one day hikes, etc.
We were thinking of many places but the weather is making it difficult to plan. North East (Assam, Meghalaya and Sikkim) has many places but rainfall and landslides may occur making travel unpredictable. Uttarakhand we have been to Rushikesh. Himachal also we have visited already. Leh Ladakh is great but flights are too expensive, 50k return per person from Mumbai.
Kerala and Karnataka also heavy rainfall predicted so not sure where to go.
Suggest any option, as long as the weather is not extreme so that our trip isn’t cancelled or we aren’t stuck somewhere.

I’m planning my first international trip for next years January. I want the place to feel foreign.
Different culture, food, vibe and most importantly less Indian crowd.
I’m an experienced traveller(but in India), still I need some info about the places and do I’ve any other options to consider within the same budget

I'm 19 and planning my first international trip...Stuck between Thailand and Malaysia and honestly can't decide....like my main priority is islands, nature and scenic beauty ....( something calm, peaceful and not too overcrowded ) Trip will be around 10-13 days. Which one would you recommend and why??