Weekend Getaways near Kinnaur

Chandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organized. It is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, but the city itself is not part of either state, being a union territory, i.e. administered directly by the central governm...

If there were a list of some of the most sought after tourist destinations in India, Shimla tourism would undoubtedly be grouped at the top, just like its geographical location on the map of India. Sitting peacefully at an altitude of 2,200 metres above sea level, over a 12 km-long ridge, ...

Dehradun is between a scenic retreat and a growing urban city and we believe this is the best combination for travellers who are looking for short getaways. But, let this fact not dissuade solo travellers and backpackers since Dehradun tourism offers quite a few hidden gems that are best e...

The hill station of Manali is a charming town situated in the northern end of Kullu valley with a growing number of tourists contributing to Manali tourism. Manali, Himachal Pradesh once served as the ancient trade route between India and China. Today it is an abode for modern creativity w...

Have you noticed that most Rishikesh travel guides have a wealth of information on adventure and spirituality? Some mention the city’s surreal natural beauty while others detail the historic significance but what Rishikesh tourism guides don’t mention enough is the unique and diverse exper...

A quick getaway destination for Delhi-NCR residents, Mussoorie or the 'Queen of Hills' is the most favoured place for anyone battling urban heat. It remains quite crowded from May to July, as popular hotels and hangouts such as Mall Road, Mussoorie Lake, Kempty Falls and Gun Hill remain ...

Nainital tourism’s popularity has endured over the decades. Located in the hills of Kumaon, Nainital’s proximity to Delhi is a major factor in its legacy as among the most popular hill stations in India. Known as the ‘City of Lakes’, Nainital sits at an altitude of about two thousand metre...

Located 3km ahead of the Dharamshala town is the settlement of Mcleodganj, or Upper Dharamsala, which is the home of the 14th Dalai Lama. Mcleodganj has a strong Tibetan presence with monasteries, meditation centres and a big library of Tibetan history. This is owing to the Tibetan refugee...

An ancient holy town and the starting point for pilgrimages to the Kedarnath Temple and the Badrinath Temple, Haridwar is the first recipient of the mighty rapid and revered Ganges, originating from the Gangotri Glacier. Its vast mythological background, beautiful temples (Shanti Kunj Gaya...

Imagine a high altitude cold desert that’s incredibly beautiful yet sparsely crowded. Well, that’s Spiti Valley for you. Towering mountains, the colours of which appear to change with the weather, breathtaking views, thinly-populated villages, rare variety of flora and fauna, delicious loc...