Popular Summer Holiday Destinations
in India
Summer holidays are known to
get away from routine work and activities. Everyone wants to enjoy these
special holidays in cool destinations. India is famous for its top summer
holiday destinations. Numerous summer destinations including hill stations,
beaches and cool places which make you enjoy.
Snow covered valleys,
waterfalls, beautiful places, clear water streams, picturesque hill stations,
snow capped peaks and chill winds can make your summer memorable.
Summer is time to enjoy
these places. We have brought you few of the summer destinations in India.
1)
Kashmir {Jammu and Kashmir}
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| Leh Ladakh |
Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places in
the world. Jammu and Kashmir, a state of India has three regions –Jammu,
Kashmir and Ladakh.
Top hill stations, diverse
culture, traditions and different people at one place make it unique.
Captivating beauty of
mountains, dazzling rivers, serene lakes, snow capped ranges, pristine streams,
stunning landscapes, beautiful gardens and friendly people and no words can
describe the heaven. Better to feel the heaven while visiting near to it.
i)
How to reach - Flights, buses and trains
are available regularly from Delhi. Srinagar is 845 kms from New Delhi.
§ Air-
The nearest airport is ‘Sheikh ul Alam Airport’ in Srinagar it’s an
International Airport connected with all domestic regular flights from Delhi,
Mumbai, Chandigarh and Jammu. It takes just 11/2 hours
from Delhi by Air. [Jet Airways, Air India and Spice Jet are options]
§ Bus/Car-
it will take 15 to 16 hours from Delhi to Srinagar by bus or car covering 854
kms via NH-1A. From Chandigarh it may take 10 hours covering 596 kms via NH-1A
§ Train - Jamu Tawi, Udampur and Srinagar are major stations in Jammu and Kashmir
which are well connected to other major railway stations.
ii)
Sightseeing - Ladakh, Dal Lake , Vaishno Devi, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Mughal
Gardens, Parimahal, Martand temple, Betaab Valley, Bahu Fort etc.
iii)Nearest Cities/Places - Srinagar,
Jammu and Udampur
iv)
Kashmir Packages Cost – you can have best of
Kashmir in Rs. 14,999/ per person on twin sharing basis for 4 Nights which
includes breakfast, dinner and sightseeing.
2)
Shimla
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| Mall Road, Shimla |
Shimla is the most beautiful hill station in India. It is a capital city
of Himachal Pradesh a state in northern India. Shimla was named after a Hindu
Goddess Shyamala an incarnation of
Goddess Kali. It used to be a summer capital of India during British rule from 1864
to 1947. This is most preferred and toured hill station by travelers. This
beautiful town is situated on the North West Himalayas and called ‘Queen of the
Hills’. Having various tourist attractions makes it most popular destination
among tourists.
Clad hills, cool climates, river rafting, trout
fishing, colorful markets, range of cultural activities, deep valleys, crystal
clear water streams and many more attraction make you engage in Shimla.
i)
How to reach – Shimla is 320 kms from
Delhi and 120 kms from Chandigarh.
§ Flights-
The nearest Airport is Chandigarh Airport which is 120 kms from Shimla. There are
regular flights available from Delhi to Chandigarh by Indian Airlines and Spice
Jet
§ Train-
Shimla has narrow gauge rail track which is connected to Kalka Railway station.
The nearest railway station is Kalka Railway station which is well connected by
all major railway stations. There are many regular trains from Delhi to Kalka
that takes 8 hours only. Kalka to Shimla is 7 hours journey by toy train.
§ Bus/Car-
Shimla is connected by NH-22. It may take 8 to 10 hrs. There are direct Volvo
Buses from Delhi to Shimla or Chandigarh to Shimla.
ii)
Sightseeing - The Mall (Shopping Street of Shimla), Jakhu
Hill (Highest Peak, Hanuman Temple), Christ Church (second oldest church of
India), Tara Devi Temple, Anand Villa
(Surya Dharma Mandir), Kufri
iii)Nearest Cities/Places - Kufri, Chail ,Solan, Kasauli, Narkanda, Mandi, Chandigarh, Mohali
iv)
Packages Cost – From Rs. 15,000/ to Rs. 29,990/
for 3N including food, hotels and transportation and all sightseeing that
included in Package.
3)
Shillong
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| Shillong(Night View) |
Home to several waterfalls,
situated on hills, Shillong is capital city of Meghalaya (abode of clouds) a
state in north east India. The Shillong named after a smart boy ‘Shyllong’ who
was born to a virgin mother near Bisi. Shillong is also known as the ‘Scotland of East’.
Beautiful lakes, amazing
waterfalls, green mountains, pine forests, pollution free environments,
attractive golf course, amiable atmosphere , mesmerizing scenic beauty, vibrant
culture and pleasant climate make your journey happiest.
This is tourist hub in north
east; Cherapunji is 60 kms from Shillong which is known for the heaviest
rainfall in the world.
There are several famous
places including Shillong Peak, Ward’s Lake, Botanical Garden Waterfalls Golf
club, Botanical Gardens, Lum Nehru Park, State Museum, Beadon Falls, Bishop
Falls etc.
i)
How to reach – Shillong is 100 kms from
Guwahati, Capital of Assam. 1121 kms from Calcutta and 1948 kms from Delhi.
·
Flights - The nearest airport is
Guwahati Airport which is well connected by all major airports. Air India and
Jet Airways are options.
·
Bus- Shillong is connected by
NH 40 take direct bus from Guwahati to Shillong. It takes 3 to 4 hours to reach
here.
·
Train- there is no direct train
to Shillong. Nearest station is Guwahati which is connected with all major
cities.
ii)
Sightseeing - The Elephant Falls, Wards Lake, Shillong
Golf Course, Shillong Peak, Forest Museum, Rhino Heritage Museum, State Central
Library , Lady Haydari Park, Bishop and
Beadon falls, Spread Eagle Falls
iii)Nearest Cities/Places - Guwahati
iv)
Packages Cost – 8,500/ per person from
Guwahati including sightseeing and dinner breakfast with sightseeing included
in package
4)
Darjeeling
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| Batasia Loop, Darjeeling |
Darjeeling is a
‘UNESCO World Heritage Site’ located in West Bengal a state in north east India
in Himalaya Range. It’s called ‘queen of mountain’. The name of place is
constructed with two Tibetan words, ‘Dorje’ and ‘Ling’ that mean ‘Thunder’ and
‘Place’. That’s why it’s called place of thunder.
beautiful tea
gardens, the magical sunshine, pleasant climate, dazzling snow peaks, slopes of
rolling hills, the cute Himalayan toy train, attractive waterfalls, museum and
historic places make Darjeeling special.
The majestic Kanchenjunga
mountain range and tiger hill view always attract tourists. The trekking, camping, bird
watching, the spiritual shopping, hill climbing are most popular activities
among tourists. It’s been a favorite place for lovers and honeymooners.
i)
How to reach- Darjeeling is 1439 kms
from Delhi, 511 kms from Guwahati, 523 kms from Patna and 613 kms from Calcutta
§ Flight -
The nearest airport is Bagdogra 96 kms from Delhi. There are direct flights
available from Calcutta, Delhi and Guwahati by Air India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Indigo, and Go
Air.
§ Train-
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri 68 kms from Darjeeling. Siliguri
is another nearest railway station 64 kms from Darjeeling which connects to all
major cities of India. From Jalpaiguri, there are toy trains run on hills which
makes journey joyful.
ii)
Sightseeing - Tiger hill Darjeeling ,
Batasia Loop, Peace Pagoda, Ghoom Monastary,
Senchal Lake, Kanchenjunga View, Bhutia Busty Gompa, Passenger Ropeway,
Chowrasta
iii)Nearest Cities/Places – Siliguri, Jalpaiguri
iv)
Packages Cost - 16999/* to 26,000 per
person for 4n-5 days
5)
Munnar
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| Munnar, Kerala |
Munnar is a small town situated on Kannan Devan Hills in Idukki district
of Kerala a state in south west India. The word ‘Munnar’ is a Malayalam word
that means three rivers. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams-
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala, make Munnar most favorite destination in
summer holidays.
Munnar is abode of nature and famous for winding lanes, pristine valleys
and mountains, sprawling tea plantations, the mist, the beautiful sites, and
grasslands, place of various spices and tea estates.
i)
How to reach – Munnar is 156 kms from
Coimbatore, 131 kms from Kochi, 2606 kms
from new Delhi, 1467 kms from Mumbai, 585 kms from Chennai. The best way to
reach is by Air.
§ Air -
daily flights from Delhi, Chennai, and Bangalore. The nearest International Airport
is Cochin which is 110 kms from Munnar. It takes 2 to 3 hours by road from here
to Munnar.
§ Train-
there is no railway station in Munnar. The nearest railway station is Ernakulum
(128 kms from Munnar) which is well connected by all major railway stations.
Other nearest station is Cochin 128 kms from Munnar.
ii)
Sightseeing - Mattupetty Dam, Mattupedi
Dairy Farm, Kundala Lake, Rajamalai (Part of Eravikulam National Park), Tea
Museum, Marayoor Sandalwood Forests, Blossom Park, Lakkom Water Falls, Elephant
Lake, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Neelakurinji National
Park, Pambadum Shola National Park and many waterfalls.
iii)Nearest Cities/Places – Cochin, Idukki, Ernakulum
iv)
Packages Cost – up to your selection
There are some more holiday
destinations in India which will make your summer enjoyable. Other top famous summer
Holiday destination-
1.
Twang (Arunachal Pradesh)
2.
Horsley Hills (Andhra Pradesh)
3.
Kadmat Island (Lakshadweep)
4.
Haridwar, Kedarnath, Ranikhet, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh,
(Uttarakhand)
5.
Coorg (Karnataka)
6.
McLeod Ganj , Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)
7.
Panchmarhi (Madhya Pradesh)
8.
Kodaikanal(Tamil Nadu)
9.
Mount Abu (Rajasthan)
