Hi Leo, if you are seeking peaceful places without the crowds then here is the list: Kutch, Bastar, Araku Valley, Wayanad, Chilika Lake, Auroville, Spiti Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya. These places emit a peaceful vibe and are relatively untouched by the hordes of tourists. The culture of these places will mesmerize you.
Hi Ravi, the best route from Ahmedabad to Leh is the following: Ahmedabad->Jaipur->Chandigarh->Manali->Leh. The Manali-Leh highway is only open from June to October. If you are not traveling during these months then you will have to take the Srinagar-Leh highway. So, that will be Chandigarh->Jammu->Srinagar->Leh.
Hi Arti, the best and safest way to travel from Bhubaneswar to Puri is by hiring a reputed private taxi. If you do prefer public transportation then there are plenty of buses and trains that ply this route. At least one bus or train per hour leaves Bhubaneswar for Puri. Of course, there are fewer trains and hardly any buses between 10pm to 6am.
Hi Mrunal, Sitlakhet doesn't have enough attractions to keep one there for a week. Unless, you like to relax and experience the village life. The prime attractions there are Jhula Devi Temple, Chaubattia Orchard, and Khoont village. There is one trek (4km) to Syahi Devi Temple that lot of travellers enjoy. Some travellers trek to nearby traditional Kumaoni villages from there. However, Sitlakhet is close to other prime places like Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Mukteshwar, Kaladhungi and Binsar.
October - June is the best time to visit Mcleodganj
Mcleodganj experiences extremely pleasant summers with the temperatures hovering around 25 degrees. The best time to visit Mcleodganj is during the months of September to June. It is best to avoid July and August due to the heavy rainfall Mcleodganj receives. so October is not off season , so may ne crowd is there.
you can spend 2 to 3 days normally there.
Hi Sanjana
I can suggest few places in India for a perfect hangout with friends.
1) Ladakh: Now its the perfect time to visit Ladakh. And its dream vacation for most of the travelers all around the world.
2) Goa: Best place for a beach holiday.
3) Coorg: Experience tranquility, serenity and few adventure activities like trekking, rafting, hiking etc.
4) Andaman and Nicobar: You can enjoy the best water sports in Andaman like Scuba diving, Sea Walk etc.
Check out the following link https://www.funstay.in/ to explore more places.
The Hampta Pass is a grand trek for any season. And the Hampta Pass is open to trekking for more months in the year than our other treks like the Roopkund, Rupin Pass or Goecha La. There is a simple reason for this: Hampta Pass, at 14,500 feet, is at a lower altitude.
The special thing about the mid June attempt on the Hampta Pass is the snow. The amount of snow that you will see on Hampta Pass will make you believe that you are in the Arctic.
It has also got to do with the terrain. Most treks that we conduct are over very open valleys like the Rupin Pass or the Roopkund. The Hampta Pass, on the other hand, is a crossing that starts out in a narrow valley and stays that way until the very end, when we descend at Chatru. The narrowness of the valley accentuates the gathering of the snow.
In mid June, you will find the first patches of snow, even on Day 1, lining the sides of the valley walls. On Day 2, as you climb through the Jwara meadows, snow patches start increasing they are everywhere and almost immediately, you hit the first snow bridges over the Rani Nalla.
That day, when you camp at Balu-Ka-Gera, you are on a wide river bed with snow mounds rising all around you. The temperature drops. Quick acclimatization climbs on the snow patches around the camp make for perfect preparation for your next days adventure of the Hampta Pass crossing.
The next morning, just as you step out of the Balu-Ka-Gera campsite, the Rani Nalla disappears under you under a vast snow bridge. It reappears briefly as it widens to a flat bed of clear water in fact, your last water source to go under snow and ice never to be seen again. It is strange to think that a good part of your trek to the Hampta pass is actually over a snow glacier on the Rani Nalla.
for more detail visit - https://indiahikes.com/why-hampta-pass-is-a-superb-trek-for-mid-june/
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.
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.
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.
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
Hi 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.