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Hi, you should reserve 10 days for your trip. It will take you two to three days to reach Leh from Delhi depending on how long you drive for. You can spend the first night in Manali and second in Jispa. Reserve five days for Leh and surroundings. The places to visit in and around Leh are Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Pangong Lake, Khardung-La Pass and Hemis. For your return trip take the Leh-Srinagar highway. You can spend the 15th of August in Kargil :) before moving on to Srinagar. Places to visit in and around Srinagar are Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Gulmarg and Sonmarg. Halfway between Kargil and Srinagar is a lovely mountain hamlet of Naranag. If you have time do visit it. I have attached an article that gives you more information about it.
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Hi Geeta, finally someone who is interested in going to Pakistan like me. Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to travel to Pakistan. The Pakistani High Commision issues a non-extendable tourist visa valid for 14 days through approved tour operators/travel agents. Unfortunately, no tour operators/travel agents information is available on their page: http://www.dgip.gov.pk/Files/VisaforIndian.aspx. You have three options when it comes to visiting Pakistan: 1. Fly to Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad,
2. Take the Samjhauta Express (14001) from Old Delhi to Lahore,
3. Take a bus from Amritsar to Lahore. For an entire list of visa requirements you can refer to the link I shared above. I am looking forward to hearing your experience.
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Hi Suman, the best time to visit Sikkim is either between March and May or October and mid-December. You can decide between North Sikkim or West Sikkim. The Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Kanchandzonga National Park in North Sikkim house some of the rarest species of flora and fauna. Chungthang, Singiek, KabiLungtsok and Yumthanga are other sites to visit in North Sikkim. Pelling, Yuksong and Rabdentse ruins are places in West Sikkim that have been gaining prominence. Yuksong is fast becoming an urban settlement owing to the influx of the tourists from various parts of the world. You can also refer to Tripoto's Sikkim travel guide: http://tripoto.com/travel-guide/sikkim. It has 5 to 10 days itineraries. Also refer to the attached article to get a better idea of Sikkim.
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4N 5D you can either choose North and East or South East or South West. If you need the itinerary and cost let me know. Or WhatsApp or call +91 8974269132
UpvoteCommentHi Divya, it's so beautiful that you are traveling with your grandparents. You have two options, either start in Tirupati and go south or start in Rameshwaram and move up. Tirupati itself has an airport that you can fly to. Or, you can fly to Chennai Airport (150km) and hail a taxi to Tirupati. The closest airport to Rameshwaram is Madurai Airport (149km). You can hire a taxi from Madurai to Rameshwaram. Since you are traveling with your grandparents, I suggest that you take a flight from Tirupati/Chennai to Madurai or vice versa. Because, by road it's a 12 hour journey. As for places to visit goes, do check out Meenaxi Temple (Madurai), Dhanushkodi, Thanjavur, Pichavaram Mangroves and Pondicherry. I am attaching an article. Yes, it is titled Backpacking Trail but you will get an idea of the places mentioned.
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Hey hetvi beauty of the snowcapped mountains in the backdrop, the green meadows and the white clouds blend to make dreamlike Valley of Flowers trek. Perched at an altitude of 14,400 ft, this trek was a sudden discovery by British traveller Frank Smith in 1931. Step into the bed of flowers while you head out for this one of a kind beautiful trek. You will start this trek from Govindghat via Joshimath which will lead you to Hemkund Sahib on day fourth. The trek is considered as an easy to moderate trek and is a favourite among the beginners as well as avid trekkers. Feast your eyes with the thousands of flowers in full bloom. You will come across several streams casually meandering through the valley. Next, you will come across the high altitude serene lake, Hemkund 4329 metre. This lake is considered as a holy site for both Hindus and Sikhs. The trail will be a steep one but the amazing view with the seven snow-capped mountain around you will definitely make you feel enchanted. Witness the beauty of Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks that feed the lake and you will find a small stream called Himganga which flows out from the lake. It is believed that Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one during the ancient times. On your fifth day, you will take the same trek route Ghangaria to Govindghat and then to Joshimath. Your trek will be a steep one from Ghangharia while enjoying some amazing view of the regions. The valley of flowers treks will take you to the world of the most beautiful and enchanting wildlife which you will cherish for a lifetime. From Govindghat, drive to Joshimath and you can witness the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers to form the River Ganges while you pass through Devaprayag. You can also explore Auli if you wish in the evening. There are lots of valley of flowers trekking packages which will take you through the beautiful land. Spend some time with nature and capture the scenic images in your heart.About the Destination:Known as the most beautiful trek in the world with the blue Primula, Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand is a must do trek for you. Tucked up at a high altitude this trek is renewed with the Mountaineers and adventure seekers. Blessed with exotic flowers, faunas and magnificent views this trek will take you to the world of snow clad mountains and high cliffs. High in the grand Himalayas of the Garhwal district sprawls this captivating valley. The best time to do this trek is during the month of mid-July to mid-August. For this trek, you will have to trek from Govindghat, on the route to Hemkund Sahib, up to Ghangaria which is quite an exhilarating climb. Catch the glimpse of the Himalayan beauty while you head out on this trek. At an altitude of 14,400 ft, you will come across the large clear water lake which will make you stare at it for long. This hidden jewel is a unique habitat and home to millions of species of wildflowers such as saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendular, daisies, geranium, zinnia and petunia. Not just this you will come across varieties of colourful butterflies as you continue your trek. This valley is at an altitude of 3250 m and above. This valley is also a core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve with an expanse of 87.5 sq km which is just a colourful paradise with alpine flowers. According to the legends, it is believed that this is the place where Pawan Putra Hanuman had collected Sanjeevani Buti to cure Laxman. Listen to the sound of birds chirping and the musical sound of the stream during the trek. The soothing breeze and the enchanting beauty lure away the nature lovers and the photography lovers. This valley was also declared as a National Park in 1982 and is a world heritage site. One can also find a variety of rare and endangered species of animals like Asiatic black bear, brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep and more. With the backdrop of the mountains and the scenic trail, you will feel as you have definitely landed in the land of fairies.Valley of Flowers Trek Highlights:- Blessed with the verdant beauty of the meadows, and the exotic flowers this will be trek which will take you through small streams.- Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region like saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendula, daisies and brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep.- Catch the glimpse of the famous Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks while you head out on this trek.- Meet the local people and learn about the culture of this region. Also, do share a cup of tea with them.- While at Hemkund Sahib take a dip in the holy water and purify your soul.- Also, enjoy a lakeside camping and spend the night under the clear night sky. Quick Facts:Altitude: 14,400 ftTemperature: Day: 12C-20C and Night: 4C-10CTrekking Distance: 47kmDifficulty Level: Easy To Moderate Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at JoshimathRailway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, DehradunBase Camp: GovindghatATM: Joshimath is the last place where ATM is there..
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UpvoteCommentPlease help me with beautiful places to visit in Kasol and nearby areas.
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Tushar Nangia
AnswerWishlistHi Tushar, most popular and beautiful places around Kasol are Tosh, Malana, Manikaran and Kheerganga. With that said, the government is bringing in lot of changes to this area. A lot of illegal hotels, campsites and restaurants have been shut down. So, do check the current situation before you leave. Refer to local news or call hotels in Kasol to find out about the situation.
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Check out my travel blog on the same: https://www.tripoto.com/trip/backpacking-in-himachal-dalhousie-khajjiar-mcleodganj-via-amritsar-595fae41acd2e
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Hey there I am Mohit. Attaching our best packages for you below. Please click on them to read about inclusions, a day-wise itinerary and other relevant details. For more information about booking or customizing these packages, please submit your details in the form alongside and we will put directly in touch with the package providers.
UpvoteCommentSeeking female travellers/ group for leh trip in the first week of august
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Shabista Ansari
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Hi Nidhi, you are spot on. You might face torrential rain, landslides and blocked roads resulting in delays. It is best to go there after second week of June. You can even take advantage of the 15th of August holiday which is Wednesday. Take Thursday and Friday off and you have a long-long weekend. Plus flowering is better in August and the Brahmkamal in Hemkund Sahib also blooms around this time. Cheers.
UpvoteCommentHi Solotraveler, you will spend approximately Rs. 1000-1200 per day if you travel economically. Flight-ticket cost will be another add-on to the budget. You can refer to Tripoto's Vietnam travel guide page for more info: https://www.tripoto.com/travel-guide/vietnam
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Hi Diksha, we have two fantastic tour packages for you. The first one is a 4D/3N Bali Watersport Adventure package (https://www.tripoto.com/tour-packages/bali-watersport-adventure-3n) and the other one is 6D/5N Bali Scuba Escapade (https://www.tripoto.com/tour-packages/bali-scuba-escape-trip) package.
UpvoteCommentWe do zip lining, kayaking, boating, cliff jumping, scuba diving, trekking, village stays and explore the hills side, mountains, canyon, crystal natural pool, river island, lots of waterfalls, natural living root bridges and more. We do in North East India. If you are interested let me know so that I will send you the package with costs and how many of you?
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It's good and if you need any help regarding your trip you can ping me..
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