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Which are the best summer holiday destinations in India?

Are your looking to escape from the scorching sun to relax with your family? Have you not yet decided which destination to choose to beat the heat? No worries, you have come at the right place. Our India travel expert is giving you some details to help you select your best summer holiday destination in India with your family. You will find the list of some known and some off the beaten destination to help you plan an unforgettable summer holidays in India.


The five best summer holiday destinations in India


1.      Darjeeling

Darjeeling, situated in the West Bengal, is also known as ‘Queen of the Hills’. The small hill station, known for its tea plantation, is one of the most happening summer holiday destinations in India. This hill station has lots to offer to tourists, like the Tiger Hill where you can witness the best sunrise in the morning. The Toy Train, Rock Gardens, Darjeeling-Rangit passenger cable car, The Mall Road or Chowrasta, Ghoom Monastery, Dali Monastery, Tamang Ghumba and Aloobari Monastery in Darjeeling are the main attractions to visit. The Ava Art Gallery, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, Botanical Garden, Scrubbery Park, Red Panda Breeding Farm, Himalayan Zoo and Dhirdham Temple are other attractions in Darjeeling.

2.      Shimla

One of the most know destination among travellers. Shimla is the best destination to spend your summer holiday in India. Once the heaven for the british officers to beat the heat of plains. Here you can explore lots of things such as the Mall Road, the beautiful church located on the Ridge near the mall, Jakhu Temple, which is perched on top of a hill and has a huge statue of Hanuman, Kali Bari Temple are the main attraction in Shimla to visit.

3.      Manali

Manali is another tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh and it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India during summer holidays. The snow-covered mountains, the evening scarlet sky and the picture perfect Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple, Solang Valley, Vashisht Village, Naggar, Rahala Falls are some popular sightseeing places in Manali.

4.      Mussoorie

Situated in the Uttarakhand at an elevation of 2000 m, Mussoorie has always been a popular tourist destination in India for families. Enjoy the ride on the ropeway or the cable car, which takes you to Gun Hill, The Mall Road, Kempty Falls, where one can enjoy bathing under a giant waterfall to one’s hearts content. Other than these Cloud End and Lal Tibba are some must visits in Mussoorie.

5.      Leh-Ladakh


Leh Ladakh: Surrounded by two beautiful and powerful mountain ranges namely Karakoram and the great Himalayas, Leh Ladakh is a beautiful city in India. It is a place for cultural and adventure enthusiastic as there are numerous historic monasteries known as Gompas which are situated in the hills and mountains. You can also experience Buddhist art and architecture in these monasteries and the breathtaking views that the city offers to its tourists. Visit the beautiful Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri Lake and Nubra Valley.

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