The Musafir Journal
(8 published stories)

Field Notes & Stories

Unfiltered tales from the road, budget guides, nomad blueprints, and late-night common room conversations across India.

All Field Stories

8 articles
12 Days in Himachal: The Route We’d Actually Take
01
Guide
8 min readHimachal Pradesh
Musafir Journal•8 min read

12 Days in Himachal: The Route We’d Actually Take

A practical road map through mountains, villages, cafés and stays without spending a fortune.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewMarch 2026
Udaipur Beyond the Lakes: Where Locals Actually Go
02
Local Guide
6 min readUdaipur, Rajasthan
Musafir Journal•6 min read

Udaipur Beyond the Lakes: Where Locals Actually Go

Sunsets, cafés, hidden corners and the little things that make Udaipur worth slowing down for.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewMarch 2026
Sissu in Winter: Beautiful, Brutal & Absolutely Worth It
03
Destination Guide
7 min readSissu, Lahaul Valley
Musafir Journal•7 min read

Sissu in Winter: Beautiful, Brutal & Absolutely Worth It

Frozen waterfalls, snow-covered roads and what you really need to know before heading into the valley.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewFebruary 2026
We Came for the Mountains. We Stayed for the People.
04
Travel Story
5 min readThe Himalayas
Musafir Journal•5 min read

We Came for the Mountains. We Stayed for the People.

Somewhere between a bunk bed, a shared meal and a late-night conversation, a trip becomes a story.

MC
Musafir CommunityFebruary 2026
What It’s Actually Like to Spend a Night in the Thar
05
Experience
6 min readThar Desert, Rajasthan
Musafir Journal•6 min read

What It’s Actually Like to Spend a Night in the Thar

Sand dunes, desert skies, folk music and dinner under the stars: the Jaisalmer experience beyond the postcard.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewJanuary 2026
How to Plan a Weekend in Jaisalmer Without Missing the Good Stuff
06
Travel Guide
8 min readJaisalmer, Rajasthan
Musafir Journal•8 min read

How to Plan a Weekend in Jaisalmer Without Missing the Good Stuff

The places to see, things to do and experiences worth making time for.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewJanuary 2026
What 5 Years of Running Hostels Taught Us About Travellers
07
Musafir Story
6 min readAcross Musafir Nests
Musafir Journal•6 min read

What 5 Years of Running Hostels Taught Us About Travellers

The unexpected things we’ve learned from thousands of people who walked through our doors.

MF
Musafir FoundersDecember 2025
7 Things to Do in Udaipur Before You Leave
08
Local Guide
5 min readUdaipur, Rajasthan
Musafir Journal•5 min read

7 Things to Do in Udaipur Before You Leave

Not another tourist checklist. Just the experiences we’d tell a friend not to miss.

MC
Musafir Editorial CrewDecember 2025
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