I arrived at BLR airport 2.5 hours before departure, only to realize that immigration would be handled at DEL airport, as my international flight to Ho Chi Minh City departed from there. With some extra time on hand, I relaxed in the lounge and enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Soon, I boarded the Air India A350—a new aircraft with spacious legroom—for my flight to Delhi. Upon reaching Delhi, I went through immigration and boarded the smaller A320 Air India flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Landing in Ho Chi Minh City around 8 PM, I used Grab to book a cab to my hotel. Communication with the driver was a bit challenging, so I shared a photo of my location. Thankfully, he was kind enough to find me. The ride to the hotel took about 30 minutes, and along the way, I noticed the city was well-lit, bustling with motorists, and surprisingly reminiscent of Bangalore—though the traffic seemed more disciplined.

After checking into the hotel and freshening up, I ventured out for a quick stroll. I grabbed a bite to eat from a nearby 7-Eleven, satisfying my late-night hunger. With an early morning day trip planned, I called it a night soon after.