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Please provide some information about Hampta pass, Is it gud for current season?
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Sushant Shrivastav
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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/
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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.
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It has become too commercialized, yes. You can head up to Dharamkot ( about 4-5 km from Mcleo ) if you wish to avoid the crowds.
UpvoteCommentHi Shalini, I am glad you spending 20 days in Canada. Just the right amount of time to get to know the Great White North. Here is the itinerary: Day 1: Land in Montreal and check-in to your hotel.
Day 2 and 3: Explore different attractions of Montreal and walk around its 5 main neighbourhoods: the Plateau Mont Royal, Old Montreal, Downtown, the Latin Quarter and Mont Royal Park.
Day 4: Head to the Thousand Islands and take a boat tour on the St. Lawrence River.
Day 5: #BucketListMoment. Be awed by the majesty of the Niagara Falls.
Day 6: Visit Marineland, Niagara-on-the-Lake region and Clifton Hill.
Day 7: Make your way to Toronto. Check-in the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Day 8 and 9: Visit Toronto's main attractions: Bay Street, CN Tower, Yonge Street, the Ontario parliament, Chinatown and shopping at Eaton Centre.
Day 10: Head to Ottawa. Check-in and relax.
Day 11 and 12: Visit Ottawa's main attractions: ByWard Market, Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and Canadian Museum of History.
Day 13: Time to get in touch with nature at La Mauricie National Park.
Day 14: Drive through most scenic routes into the Haute-Mauricie region and take a boat to reach remote Seigneurie du Triton.
Day 15: A day in the wilderness of Haute-Mauricie. Hike, canoe, fish, kayak and other simple pleasures of life.
Day 16: Visit Lac St-Jean, a veritable inland sea surrounded by warm hospitality and colourful culture.
Day 17: The OhMyGod! moment awaits at the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
Day 18: Hike or kayak in Saguenay Fjord National Park. Or visit Quebec's most picturesque villages, l'Anse-St-Jean and Ste-Rose-du-Nord.
Day 19: It's time to face the world's largest animal at Tadoussac. Spotting the whales will leave you breathless.
Day 20: Make your way back to Toronto, Montreal or wherever your return flight is from.
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Hi Vipin, Best places to visit during Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh are Shimla and Manali as fog and greenery turn these places to heaven.
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Hi, you can visit Mcleodganj,Rishikesh and Valley of flowers..
UpvoteCommentHi Ayush, here are some offbeat weekend getaway ideas: Bateshwar-Khajuraho, Udaipur-Jodhpur, Peora, Kasauli, Lansdowne, Naukuchiatal, Pangot and Nahan. For more options refer to the attached articles.
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Rameswaram,Tamil Nadu will be a memorable experience for you as well as your mother. It even comes under one of the "Char Dham"(four abodes) of India.
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Hi Hafiz best season to visit October to March: October is when the monsoon season ends and a slight chill is observed in the weather. Winter season begins in full swing and it is during the months of mid-November to January, when the average temperature ranges between 7 and 5 degree Celsius. Snowfall is rarely seen in Darjeeling.
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Hi Hafiz, from temperature perspective, Darjeeling is an year-around destination. But, it is best to avoid it during the monsoon months from July to September since it rains a lot. Summers, from April to June (18 to 25 Celsius) is the best time to visit Darjeeling.
UpvoteCommentWhat is the best time to do Kinnaur-Spiti circuit by HRTC buses ??
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Ashutosh Taide
AnswerWishlistUpvoteCommentHi Ashutosh, the best time to do the Kinnaur-Spiti circuit is from April to June. Kinnaur sees fair amount of rainfall from July to September which could lead to landslides, road blockage and severe delays. However, you can still opt for Manali-Spiti circuit during these months since it sees little rainfall when compared to Kinnaur.
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Hi Priyanka Regardless of how financially sound you are, traveling cheap can be a rewarding experience. Travel during the off-season to get some great deals on accommodation. Live at shacks, homestays or hostels and eat at local (but 8clean) food joints. All you need is a curious mind, a willing heart and about Rs 5000 to explore these amazing destinations in India. 1. Lansdowne: One of the lesser known hill stations of Uttarakhand, Lansdowne offers abundant natural beauty and spectacular views and is surprisingly easy on the pocket. Where to stay: Hotel Galaxy (Rs 1000 per night) : 094121 10553 GMVN Lansdowne tourist bungalow (Rs 900 per night) : +91-135-2740896 What to do/Places to visit: a. Visit the War Memorial and the Tip-in-top point b. Check out the Bhulla Tal lake. c. Take a long walk exploring the hill station. d. Visit the Kalagarh wildlife sanctuary Where to eat: Tipsy restaurant, Mayur, Fairydale restaurant, local stalls 2. Parvati valley: Cheap train and bus tickets will get you to Kasol which is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys and cheap accommodation options. Nearby villages like Tosh host some of the hottest parties in the valleys. A trek to Kheerganga to take a dip in the hot water springs costs absolutely nothing. Accommodation at the top begins at Rs 150 per night and food is cheap too. The entire 3-4 day trip can be wrapped up under Rs 5000. Where to stay: Alpine guest house, Kasol (Starts at Rs 600): 91 - 01902 - 273710 The Mountain goat, Tosh (Starts at Rs 500): +91-8527202757 What to do/places to visit: a. Chill in Kasol gazing at the spectacular views of mountains all around b. Attend a party in the valley ahead of Tosh c. Take the trek to Kheerganga and take a dip in the natural hot water springs while looking at snow-clad mountains. Where to eat: The Evergreen in Kasol, Jim Morrison cafe in Kasol, Little Italy in Kasol and local stalls in Tosh and Kheerganga. 3. Goa: What can be said about Goa that hasn't already been said? India's favorite beach state is the place to go to no matter what you want to do: laze around by the beach or party the night 8away at a club (the latter may not be possible though, if you are on a budget). Where to stay: Roadhouse Hostel, Anjuna (starts at Rs 500): 0832 652 5552 Altrude Villa, Candolim (Multiple occupance - starts at Rs 1000): 098812 90636 Where to eat: a. If you are in north Goa, rent out a scooter (Rs 250 per day) and explore the capital, Panaji, and its neighboring Donna Paula. b. Ride down to Old Goa and visit the Basilica de Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and St Francis of Assisi Church. c. Give the commercialized beaches of Baga and Calangute a pass and instead bask in the Candolim sun or check out the light house at Fort Aguada. d. If you just want to laze around on the beaches, consider heading to South Goa. Spend a couple of nights at Palolem or Patnem and you are gold. Places to eat: Anandashram in Panaji, Biryani palace in Anjuna, Mango shade in Anjuna
. 4. Mcleodganj: A cheap bus ride from Delhi gets you to this wonderful, calm, and picturesque holiday destination. Hotel rooms can cost as low as Rs 300 per night. Once you are here, every place worth visiting is just a walk away so you do not spend anything more on transport. Where to stay: Hotel Hills Heaven (Rs 500 per night): 0189 222 1091 Green hotel (Rs 1000 per night): 0189 222 1479 Green view house (Rs 500 per night) What to do/Places to visit: a. Check out the Bhagsu falls and the Shiva cafe b. Take the Triund trek and camp overnight for just Rs 500 c. Visit the monastery and meet the Dalai Lama d. Chill out at the amazing cafes with spectacular views Where to eat: Tibetan Mandala cafe, Common ground cafe, McLo restaurant, Green hotel
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Hi Kanika, here is an excellent EBC package: https://www.tripoto.com/tour-packages/everest-base-camp-trek-kathmandu. It costs Rs. 38,999 per person for 15D/14N.
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For affordable price and itinerary here is the link for you https://www.alpineramble.com/everest-base-camp-trek-8-days
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Hey,
You can check out Zostel. It's a hostel at Jaisalmer and they also have their own camps :)
UpvoteCommentRoyal Desert Camp is one of the best desert camps in Jaisalmer. It is a treat for the luxury lovers. They have 50 desert camps, five cottages, one restaurant and evening musical programs. It's location is also hard to beat since it is very close to main Sam parking. Other options are Dangri Desert Safari Camp and Rajputana Desert Camp.
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Hi Rajat, it's your choice. You can always put a watermark/name/blog url in the captions of the photos you post in the article.
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Please suggest Jungle Safari options near Pune with contacts.
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Santosh Kumar Ghosh
AnswerWishlistHi Santosh, Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary, Tadoba National Park, Chandoli National Park and Bhimashankar Forest are nearest jungle safari options from Pune. You can contact Maharashtra Tourism (MTDC) - (022) 22845678 - for more information regarding jungle safari bookings.
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Hi, must see places in Udaipur are the City Palace, Lake Palace, Vintage Car Museum, Sajjangarh and Bagore Ki Haveli. I highly recommend the Bagore ki Haveli light and sound show and a sunset boat ride in Lake Pichola. You can cover all these places in two days. Then, you have the option of taking a day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple. You can head to Mt. Abu on the third day or the fourth if you decide to take the optional day trip. In my opinion Mt. Abu is an overrated destination. I recommend you go to Chittorgarh on the fourth day to see its magnificent fort. And, yes August is a good time to visit Udaipur.
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Hi Amit,
Please inbox me for more details and refer this link http://www.letmego360.com/package/amazing-tour-of-udaipur-and-mount-abu-4-nights-5-days/26
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Hi Manali, eight days might be too few to cover both the countries. I recommend you spend the time in one country. Still, if you want to cover both then fly into Phnom Penh Airport (Cambodia) and visit Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh in three days. On the fourth day take a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. Spend a couple of days exploring Hanoi before heading to Halong Bay. Explore the surreal beauty of Halong Bay for a couple of days and then head back to Hanoi to catch your return flight. For more information regarding both, check Tripoto's Travel Guide pages: https://www.tripoto.com/travel-guide/vietnam and https://www.tripoto.com/travel-guide/cambodia.
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Hi Manali, I have detailed my entire visit to Cambodia. Check out the post. https://www.tripoto.com/trip/cambodia-roaming-through-ruins-5b882ff97ef9e Hope the details help :)
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Hi Vishal, I am quoting Philippines Embassy in India website: Indian nationals who wish to visit the Philippines for tourism purposes may be granted visa-free entry into the country in any port of entry (major international airports and secondary international hubs (SIHs), as well as in seaports by passengers on board cruise ships/vessels) for an initial authorized stay not exceeding fourteen (14) days, provided they possess the following: 1.) Either a valid (used or unused) American (US), Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, United Kingdom, or Singaporean multiple-entry visa or permanent residence permit. 2.) An Indian passport valid at least six (6) months beyond the date of departure from the Philippines;
3.) Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination; and
4.) No derogatory record with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. The fourteen (14) day, visa-free entry may be extended by an additional seven (7) days with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for a maximum stay of twenty-one (21) days but is non-convertible to other visa categories. Make sure your visa is valid and you hold return or onwards flight tickets.
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Each season has it's own charm for goa. I have been in monsoon. you can go for it. here is my blog you can check out...
https://www.tripoto.com/trip/south-goa-in-off-season-golden-sand-and-lush-greenery-59be9b598447d
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Hello Himanshu, Yes Goa will be less crowded this time. But best time to visit during winter. For more details check out the video : https://youtu.be/3HEhLIITnhk
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Yes easily you can cover thailand in 10-15 days, you will experience wonderfull things there. https://www.google.co.in/destination/map/topsights?q=thing+to+do+in+thailand&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIN788IN788&site=search&output=search&dest_mid=/m/07f1x&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwif7uf7y6_cAhXFo48KHUKwAWkQ6tEBCC0oBDAA#dest_mid=/m/07f1x&trifp=t%3De
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Tripoto has a great travel guide on Thailand: https://www.tripoto.com/travel-guide/thailand
You will be able to find a lot of the information here. There is also an 8-day guide which can serve as a reference for your trip: https://www.tripoto.com/trip/a-8-day-thailand-itinerary-the-best-of-the-tropical-island-in-50-000-all-incl-59f7980770e32
UpvoteCommentI want to know about the places in uttrakhand best for solo female travellers.
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