Summer season has been started and also the planning of vacations for children also started. If you really getting bored and need some relief from this hectic time and need some outing then lets plan a trip with us.
Though the season comes with plenty of options to plan your vacation but there is no better time to go to cool places.
We are jot down some places here where you can plan your vacation to beat the heat this summer.
Kashmir:
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Dal Lake, Srinagar |
Not less than heaven! set amidst the snow-clad mountains, tall Chinar trees, green valleys and beautiful climate make Kashmir a great place for tourists. Who one goes here would definitely suggest to visit it once in life time.
Places to visit in Kashmir: Dal lake, housboat stay, Nisht bagh, Shalimar bagh, Pahalgam, Gondola Ride in Gulmarg, Aru Valley and Betaab Valley, Sonmarg.
Dalhousie:
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Kalatop hill valley, Dalhousie |
The list of places to visit in India in the month of April is incomplete if you have not included Dalhousie. It's the scenic town nestled in Himalaya. Apart from the beautiful fauna one can enjoy trekking, paragliding here.
Places to visit in Dalhousie : Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary, Sach Pass, Panchpula, St. John’s Church and St. Francis Church.
Ganggal airport is the nearest airport to reach here where as you can reach at Pathankot railway station if you are travelling by train. From there you can take a cab to reach Dalhousie.
Manali:
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Beautiful mountain view in Manali |
It is one the destination that should not missed from the list. Situated at an altitude of 2050 meters from sea level and nestled in the lap of Kullu valley is the best option for you if you are planning a trip this summer season in north India.
Along with sightseeing you can do skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking here.
Attractions in Manali: Solang Valley, Hadimba temple, Manu temple, mall road for shopping and lip smacking food, Van vihar, Tibetan Monasteries. If you want to go out from Manali then there are other popular routes/places you can go from Manali.
Kullu Manali airport is the nearest airport in Bhuntar and Ambala Cantt is the nearest railhead to reach Manali. After arrival here you can hire a cab to go Manali or get around.
Gangtok:
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Market of Gangtok |
The capital city of Sikkim is blessed with innumerable attractions, variety of cuisines and authentic folk culture. This town should be in your top of travel wish list.
There are several exquisite spots you can explore in Gangatok like Hanuman Tok, Saramsa Garden, Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Phodong Monastery, Do Drul Chorton Tashi View Point, The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, MG Marg (Walk along the streets, eateries shops, etc)
Approx. 124km away from Gangatok, Bagdogra is the nearest airport and Darjeeling is the nearest railway station.
Kasauli :
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Majestic hill view in Kasauli |
Whether you are planning a short trip or a long trip you kasauli will be best place you should think of in this summer.
Amidst pine forest and majestic hills, Kasauli is a quaint hill station in Himachal Pradesh
Place to visit in Kasauli: Gilbert Trail, Monkey Point, Christ Church, Mall Road, Sunset Point & Lover’s Lane, Timber Trail.
How to reach Kasuali : Chandigarh International Airport is the nearest airport and Kalka railway station is the nearest rail-head to Kasauli. As most of the tourist preferred to take cab from Chandigarh airport.
Pachmarhi:
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Waterfall in Pachmarhi |
It is famous hill station in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state. It can be a perfect summer destination for families and group of friends. Pachmarhi also known as "Queen of Satpura". Town has a mythological significance connect.
Places of attraction in Pachmarhi: Apsara vihar, Jata Shankar caves, Pandava Caves, Dhupgarh, Handi Khoh, Jata Shankar Cave, Bison Lodge Museum, The Satpura National Park are few of places to visit when you are in Pachmarhi.
How to reach Pachmarhi : Bhopal and Jabalpur airport are nearest to Pachmarhi where as the Pipariya railway station is the nearest railway station. Either you can take cab from Jabalpur or a cab from Bhopal to reach to Panchmarhi.
Nainital :
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Naini Lake, Nainital |
Blessed with great treasure of Nature, Nainital is the perfect tourist destination to have a summer vacation. The temperature in the summer season varies from 10 degree Celsius to 28 degree Celsius. It means you can enjoy your holiday to the fullest.
Located in Uttarakhand state, Naintal was the summer capital of British India's United Provinces.
Places to see in Nainital: Naini lake, Nainital zoo, Naina Devi Temple, Tiffin top, snow view, Raj Bhavan,
Apart from tourist attraction you can do shopping, adventure and fun filled activities here like rock climbing, trekking and rope way ride.
Khajjiar :
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Khajjiar Image credit : By Srinivasan G: CC BY-SA 2.0 Flickr |
Now your dream of going to Switzerland can be fulfilled because India has such place which is not lesser than the Switzerland from any of aspect. Khajjiar, situated in the lap of Himalayan mountains and just 26 kms away from beautiful Dalhousie is small hill station which is also known as “Mini Switzerland of India” because the climate and forests of the place is very similar to Switzerland. Here you will also seen an interesting think that there is a signboard installed which showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital Berne -6194 km.
Thought March to June is the best time to visit Khajjiar , you can also visit this place in Monsoon too.
Tourist attraction in Khajjiar: Kaliope wildlife sanctuary, Khajjiar lake, Kailash village, Panch Pandav tree, Khajji Nag Temple, Dainkund Peak, Golden Devi Temple, Tibetan Handicrafts Center, etc
How to reach Khajjiar :Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport to Khajjiar where as the Pathonkot is the convenient railway station to reach here if you are planning a trip via train.
Ooty:
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Ooty |
Ooty is anther picturesque destination to visit this April. It is situated amidst the beautiful hills which is makes it a peaceful vacation place. It has everything that will make your tour enjoyable. Ooty is budget friendly hill station as there are amazing hotels stay packages as well pocket friendly cab tour packages available from nearby cities.
Attraction in Ooty : Avalanche Lake, Botanical gardens, Deer park, Doddabetta Peak, Kalhatty Waterfalls, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Mudumalai National Park, Ooty Rose Garden, Toy train.
How to reach Ooty: Coimbatore International Airport is 91 km away from Ooty and it is the nearest airport to reach here. Mettupalyam railway station is nearest railhead to Ooty which is 40 kms away. You can hire private chauffeur driven cab from there to reach Ooty.
Munnar :
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Tea plantation farming, Munnar |
One of the best place to visit from “Gods own country” [Kerala]. filled with lush green meadows, scenic lakes, majestic mountain peaks attracts tourist from the globe. Tourist can visit this place throughout the year but the best time to visit is summer.
Beautiful Tea plantation gardens, Lakkam Waterfalls, Carmelagiri Elephant Park, Rose Garden, Blossom International Park, Cheeyappara Waterfalls are some of places of attraction in Munnar.
Shillong :
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Shillong |
Located in one of the Seven Sisters Of India (seven states), Shillong serves as the capital of Meghalaya state in country's northeast region.
It also known as the "Scotland of East" due to its tropical resemblance with the Scottish climate. The place is blessed with beautiful fauna and spellbound landscapes
Places to visit in Shillong : Nohkalikai Falls, Elephanta fall, Sweet fall, Ward lake, Umaim lake, Mahadev Khola dam, Air Force Museum,
Coorg :
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Coorg Image credit: By muscicapa CC BY 2.0 flickr |
Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with emerald landscapes, Misty mountains, coffee plantations, lush green scenery and fresh air makes it a best place visit during summer. It is also known as the “Scotland of India”.
Coorg is also best place for outdoor activities such as trekking, angling and white-water rafting.
Raja's seat , Madikeri fort, Omkareshwar temple, Abbey falls, Nehru mantap, Shri Kamakshi temple, Government museum, Coorg wildlife society, Kote abbe falls, and many more. Coorg city guide help you to plan your trip well in advancel.
Shillong :
Located in one of the Seven Sisters Of India (seven states), Shillong serves as the capital of Meghalaya state in country's northeast region.
It also known as the "Scotland of East" due to its tropical resemblance with the Scottish climate. The place is blessed with beautiful fauna and spellbound landscapes
Places to visit in Shillong : Nohkalikai Falls, Elephanta fall, Sweet fall, Ward lake, Umaim lake, Mahadev Khola dam, Air Force Museum,
Mount abu :
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Mount Abu Image credit : By Selmer van Alten CC BY 2.0 flickr |
You can add Rajasthan in your travel bucket list when you are planning your summer vacation because the state has a hill station situated at an elevation of 1,220 meters (4000 ft) in the Aravalli ranges
It has pleasant climate and surrounded with lush greenery, scenic lake.
Places of attraction in Mount abu : Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, Trevor’s Tank, Guru Shikhar Peak, Peace Park, Achalgarh Fort. If you are adventure enthusiasts then you can do camping, biking, trekking and rock climbing activities.
Coonoor :
If you are planning a trip to get rid from hustle and bustle of city life then Coonoor is the best place to be consider as holiday destination this summer. Coonoor is one of the popular and most visited hill stations in India and thousands of tourists, nature lover come here from across the World. A misty and foggy climate creates a picturesque atmosphere here which make it a must see place on everyone’s travel bucket list.’’
Mcleodganj :
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Mcleodganj Image Credit: bY Erik Grootscholte CC BY 2.0 flickr |
Mcleod Ganj is a famous tourist destination and beautiful town situated in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as "Little Lhasa".
It is a paradise for the nature lover and a perfect place for relaxing holidays in summer season. You can visit this place even in winter to witness the snow fall. The best time to visit this place is from September to June.
Tourist can reach this place via road, rail and flight. Either you can reach Mcleodganj from Delhi or from Dharmashala, Dehradun and Delhi by cab or bus. Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi is the nearest airport and Pathankot junction is the nearest railway station if you are travelling by train.
Places of interest in Mcleodganj are Triund Trek, Bhagsunath Temple & Waterfall, Namgyal Monastery, Kareri Lake, Dharamkot, Minkiani Pass, Naddi View Point, Dal Lake, Kangra Fort, Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Indrahar pass, The Dalai Lama’s Temple and Gunna Devi.
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