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Our New Zealand Honeymoon Adventure Feb–Mar 2016 | A romantic, adventurous, and unforgettable journey! 🛂 New Zealand Visa for Indian Travelers 💰 Visa Cost: Around ₹9,000 (as of 2016) 🕒 Processing Time: ~1 month (pre-COVID era) 🌐 Type: Tourist Visa 📄 Visa Requirements (for Indian Passport holders) ✅ Salary slips (last 3–6 months) ✅ ITR (Income Tax Returns) for 3 years ✅ Leave letter from employer OR self-employment proof ✅ Confirmed return air tickets ✅ Accommodation booking or proof of funds ✅ No criminal record ✅ Travel history (helpful, not mandatory – this was our first trip!) ✅ Recent passport-size photos ❌ COVID-19 vaccination certificate – not applicable in 2016 ✅ Sufficient bank balance to show financial stability ⚠️ Important Customs Rules – What NOT to carry! ❌ No fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, raw nuts, eggs, or honey ❌ Dirty hiking shoes — must be cleaned thoroughly 💡 NZ is extremely strict about biosecurity...

 🏍️ Riding Through Meghalaya – 10 Days of Clouds, Valleys & Root Bridges on a Royal Enfield Cold breeze, winding mountain roads, deep valleys, and landscapes that take your breath away – Meghalaya was a dream. Riding through it on a Royal Enfield made it even more magical. Here's our detailed 10-day itinerary packed with distances, trekking steps, safety tips, and scenic highlights Must visit are marked in Pink   Day 1 – 🛬 Guwahati ➝ Shillong (100 km / ~3 hrs) We landed in Guwahati and took a taxi to Shillong (~₹3000). The hill drive was scenic and refreshing. Day 2 – 🏙️ Exploring Around Shillong (~80 km round trip) 🏞️ Laitlum Canyon (21 km): Vast cliffs and valleys covered in mist. Great for sunrise/sunset views. 🚣 Umiam Lake (15 km): A serene, man-made lake surrounded by pine forests. Perfect for boating and lakeside walks. 🔭 Shillong View Point (11 km): Highest point in Shillong. Offers panoramic views of the city and hills. 🌳 Mawphlang Sacred Fo...