Stories from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India

The HSJ Travel Journal

Field notes, festivals and trail guides from our team

Wildlife

Featured

Best Time for a Ranthambore Tiger Safari from Singapore (2026-27)

The best time for a Ranthambore tiger safari is 1 October to 30 June , when the park is open.

Read story

7 November 2026 · 13 min read

Best Time for a Ranthambore Tiger Safari from Singapore (2026-27)

Latest stories

Fresh from the trail

Festival & Events

Tibet Festival Calendar 2027: Dates for Singapore Travellers

7 Nov 2026 · 11 min

Read story

Trekking Tips

Druk Path Trek from Singapore: Itinerary, Altitude and Visa (2026-27)

7 Nov 2026 · 14 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Nepal Trip Cost from Singapore: Flights, Visa and Fees in S$ (2026-27)

7 Nov 2026 · 13 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Things to Do in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor and a 3-Day Plan

5 Nov 2026 · 9 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Things to Do in Thimphu: Top Sights, What to Do at Night and a 2-Day Plan

5 Nov 2026 · 9 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Singapore to Ladakh: Flights to Leh, Permits, Altitude and Best Months

5 Nov 2026 · 15 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Nepal Visa for Singaporeans (2026-27): Visa on Arrival, Fees and Online Form

5 Nov 2026 · 8 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Golden Triangle India from Singapore: How Many Days, Itinerary and Flights

4 Nov 2026 · 10 min

Read story

All stories

Every journey, every word

13 stories

Trekking Tips

Druk Path Trek from Singapore: Itinerary, Altitude and Visa (2026-27)

7 Nov 2026 · 14 min

Travel Guide

Nepal Trip Cost from Singapore: Flights, Visa and Fees in S$ (2026-27)

7 Nov 2026 · 13 min

Festival & Events

Tibet Festival Calendar 2027: Dates for Singapore Travellers

Tibet's festival dates for 2027 are 7 February for Losar (Tibetan New Year), 17 to 19 July for the Tashilhunpo Thangka Festival in Shigatse and…

7 Nov 2026 · 11 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Things to Do in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor and a 3-Day Plan

5 Nov 2026 · 9 min

Travel Guide

Things to Do in Thimphu: Top Sights, What to Do at Night and a 2-Day Plan

5 Nov 2026 · 9 min

Travel Guide

Nepal Visa for Singaporeans (2026-27): Visa on Arrival, Fees and Online Form

5 Nov 2026 · 8 min

Travel Guide

Golden Triangle India from Singapore: How Many Days, Itinerary and Flights

4 Nov 2026 · 10 min

Travel Guide

Singapore to Ladakh: Flights to Leh, Permits, Altitude and Best Months

There is no direct flight from Singapore to Ladakh. The usual route is Changi to Delhi, a night there, then a morning flight of about an hour and a…

5 Nov 2026 · 15 min

Read story

Travel Guide

Tibet Altitude Sickness: How to Prepare from Singapore, from Lhasa to Everest

4 Nov 2026 · 11 min

Travel Guide

Bhutan or Nepal: Which Is Better for Your Trip from Singapore?

4 Nov 2026 · 9 min

Travel Guide

Best Time to Visit Nepal from Singapore: Month by Month, for Trekking and Touring

4 Nov 2026 · 11 min

Read story

Food & Cuisine

Bhutan Food: What to Eat, How Spicy It Is and Halal Tips (2026-27)

3 Nov 2026 · 12 min

Read story

Editors' picks

The stories our team reaches for first

Festival & Events

Tibet Festival Calendar 2027: Dates for Singapore Travellers

11 min read

Trekking Tips

Druk Path Trek from Singapore: Itinerary, Altitude and Visa (2026-27)

14 min read

Travel Guide

Nepal Trip Cost from Singapore: Flights, Visa and Fees in S$ (2026-27)

13 min read

Travel Guide

Things to Do in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor and a 3-Day Plan

9 min read

Get the Journal by email

New stories, trail notes and departure news, for travellers in Singapore