Best Places to visit in Summers in India
The sun is shining bright and its summers in most parts of the country. With the temperatures rising each day the need to be at a cool place is growing high. As the summers are in full glory now, we come up with some of the Best Places to visit in Summer in India. This list shall have places mostly around the northern part of the country which is easily accessible from Delhi/NCR, UP and Rajasthan by an overnight journey by bus or train and a few hours by flight. Best Places to visit in Summer in India or for planning the summer vacation for the family with your kids are as follows:
Places near Delhi in Uttarakhand to visit in Summers:
Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states in north India. Comprising of many hill stations both famous and off-beat this is well connected to Delhi with all means of transport. Here is a list of places near Delhi in Uttarakhand to visit in Summers:
Almora:
One of the most famous hill stations in north India, Almora has been the favorite of most of the tourists planning the summer vacation. Located at a convenient distance from Delhi covered in an overnight journey Almora can easily be visited over a weekend. Read more about the destination guide to Almora and the things to do in Almora here.
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Ranikhet:
Located close to Almora, Ranikhet is another serene hill station in Uttarakhand. Ranikhet also is known as the queen of the hills is located at a distance of only 60kms from Almora and the both can be combined during one trip. Here are all the details you need to know before you plan a trip to Almora and Ranikhet.
Binsar:
Binsar is one of the important wildlife sanctuaries in North India. Known for its pine trees and a beautiful view of the valleys, Binsar can easily be reached in a around 30 mins time from Almora. Binsar’s beauty lies in the forest trees on both sides and makes the location as one of the most Instagrammable places in Uttarakhand.
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Kanatal:
Kanatal is one of the most charming off-beat destinations in Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in scenic pristine surroundings Kanatal offers one of the best experiences during summers to spend time with the family. Read more about our experiences from Kanatal here.
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Dehradun:
Dehradun is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Dehradun can be conveniently reached from Delhi via road, rail, and air. The things to do in Dehradun make it one of the most happening holidays in north India. Read more about the things to do in Dehradun here.
Mussoorie:
How many of us have visited the Kempty falls in Mussoorie during our childhood? Mussoorie is a famous family hill station in Uttarakhand. The reason we call Mussoorie a family hill station is because of its popularity amongst families and newly married couples. Mussoorie is located at an overnight journey from Delhi and the nearest railway station is Dehradun. Read all about how to reach Mussoorie, the places to visit in Mussoorie and the best time to reach Mussoorie here.
Chainsheel, a popular trek in Uttarakhand:
One of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand, Chainsheel trek is for the adventure and fitness junkies who want to explore the unexplored part of Uttarakhand. Covered all the way with the forest and meadows the Chaainsheel trek provides some of the most breathtaking views of the mountains. Read more about our experiences from the Chainsheel trek here.
Best Places near Delhi in Himachal to visit in Summers:
If you are fond of the Himalayas and want to explore Himachal Pradesh in summers, here are a few popular summer destinations in Himachal Pradesh
Kasauli:
The nearest hill station to Delhi, Kasauli is a tiny town in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The close proximity of Kasauli from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh make it a popular choice for a weekend getaway in summers. The town is small, is less commercialized and provides a peaceful atmosphere to spend time with friends and family. Read more about Kasauli here.
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Kullu:
If you want to explore some of the untouched parts of Himachal Pradesh, there are many villages near the Kullu town which fits in completely. One of such unexplored village is Raison near the Kullu town of Himachal Pradesh. Located only 15kms from Kullu, Raison village stands by the banks of river Beas and is calm and peaceful to the core. Kullu is definitely one of the best places to visit in May. Read more about Raison here.
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Manali:
Are you looking for a hill station that is cool and happening? Then Manali is just the right place for you. Being one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, Manali is known for its upbeat mall road, the adventure sports in Solang valley and also the famous Hiddimba Devi Temple. Here is a perfect weekend itinerary to Manali.
Sirmour:
Sometimes it is better to explore the lesser known places when planning a trip to the Himachal. The entire state of Himachal Pradesh is full of such places which are not known, are completely off-beat but provide the best break possible. Kanera village in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh is also one such destination. The village is small, has very less population but is a perfect place to visit in April or May in Summers. Read more about the village and the place to stay in Kanera village here.
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Palampur:
Palampur has been one of our favorite hill stations. Palampur is known for its forests ranges and the Baijanath temple. Quite famous for the pine trees and the Jwala Devi temple near it, Palampur offers a peaceful and rejuvenating break in the month of May and June.
Bir-Billing:
One of the most famous paragliding sites in the world, Bir Billing is located close to Palampur. Bir is the landing point while Billing is the starting or take off-site for paragliding. Bir-Billing is very famous amongst the adventure junkies who would like to experience the divine feeling of flying above the birds just like we did here.
Dharamshala:
Dharamshala is a very famous hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Known for one of the highest international cricket stadiums in the world, Dharamshala is visited usually with its twin town McLeodganj. Famous for the Tibetan temples and museums and also known as the house of Dalai Lama, Dharamshala is easily reachable from Delhi by an overnight bus or train journey.
McLeodganj:
McLeodganj is the neighboring town of Dharamshala and is quite popular among tourists from all parts of the country. The small town has many Irish cafes in the main market area and serves as popular hangout places for the tourists. Mcleodganj is also famous for the Bhagsunath temple and the Bhagsunath Falls which is 2 km away from the city center. The best time to visit McLeodganj is between March and May and also between September to November.
Dalhousie:
Dalhousie is spread amongst the Dhauladhar mountain ranges and is also one of the most popular hill stations in north India. Located in the Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. This town is quite popular amongst tourists as the climate remains cool during the summers. Thus Dalhousie becomes one of the best places to visit Summer in India for a vacation experiencing the best of nature, food, and culture.
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Best Places for planning a week-long trip in Summers in India
How about taking a week-long break in the summers and planning a vacation with the family? If you can plan a week-long trip to spend time with your family and friends, here are our recommendations for the best places to visit in summers in India.
Leh-Ladakh:
Leh in the Ladakh district is definitely one item in the bucket list of most mountain lovers. Extremely popular amongst the bikers, riders and driving enthusiasts, the terrain of Leh Ladakh offers some of the most memorable and scenic landscapes you will ever witness. You can plan a week-long trip to Leh Ladakh and check out our experiences from our trip to Leh here.
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Spiti:
To explore your endurance and to experience one of the most memorable trips ever, you can plan a trip to Lahaul-Spiti for one week. Located in Himachal Pradesh, Spiti is one of the least populated regions in India and is often inaccessible most part of the year due to the harsh weather conditions. However, for all those people who want to explore nature’s beauty at its best, Lahaul Spiti is just the best place to visit in summer in India.
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Bhutan:
Many of us always plan to do an international road trip. Apart from Nepal being the closest neighbor, Bhutan is one destination which can be planned for a road trip with friends and family. During our visit to Bhutan we explored the famous cities of Thimpu, Paro, and Punakha, we also did the famous trek to Tiger’s Nest. Bhutan can definitely be one of the best places to visit in summers if you plan a week-long trip. Read more about it here.
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Best Places in South India to visit in Summers
Coorg:
Coorg is also known as the weekend paradise for those living in Bangalore. Known as the coffee capital of India, Coorg is famous for the coffee plantations in the entire region. The distance from Bangalore to Coorg is covered in less than 5 hours and thus makes it a popular weekend getaway from Bangalore.
Ooty:
Ootacamund or Udagamandalam or Ooty is one of the most popular hill stations in South India. Known as one of the best places to visit in South India, Ooty is located in the Nilgiri Hills. The consistent weather conditions of Ooty makes it a favorable place to plan a vacation with the family. Ooty is located at a distance of almost 100 km from famous cities like Mysore and Coimbatore and is easily accessible by roads, buses or railways.
Munnar:
Munnar is one of the most famous hill stations in south India. Known as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar in Kerala is quite popular as a honeymoon destination. Munnar is centrally located in Kerala with four different directions pointing it to four tourist destinations. The location, the climate which is usually cool during summers and the places to visit in Munnar makes it one of the best place to visit in summers in India.
Darjeeling:
Darjeeling also is known as the tea capital of India is popular for its natural beauty. The toy train in Darjeeling is one of the best train journeys in India which starts from Jalpaiguri and is the highest narrow gauge railway line in India till Ghum. Darjeeling can definitely be one of the best places to visit in summers in India. The sunrise at the Tiger Hill or a visit to the famous places in Darjeeling like the Batasia Loop or the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute will make your holiday a memorable one.
This was our list of one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in India. Do let us know which one do you like the most or few of the unexplored destinations which we should be exploring.
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