Weekend Getaways near Leh Ladakh

Gar firdaus ruhe zamin ast, Hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast. “If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here.” This is how the Sufi mystic Amir Khusrow has described the Kashmir Valley, and Srinagar is at the heart of the valley. Smack in the middle of the city is the...

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...

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...

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...

Located in Himachal Pradesh, what most people refer to as Dharamsala is actually Lower Dharamsala. This is where the bus drops you, and from here you can make your way to Mcleodganj, or Upper Dharamsala, which is definitely the more popular destination among tourists. However, Dharamshala ...

Himachal is the throne of a number of 'mini-Switzerlands' and Dalhousie is widely known to be one of them. Named after the British Governor-General of India (1848), Lord Dalhousie, this place remains a popular summer retreat mainly for the charming walks it offers around the pine-sheathed ...

Now one wouldn't consider Mandi to be a touristy spot. Lying between Manali and Punjab, this small halt is actually quite a surprise. Offering you stunning views of the cascading mountains, the lush forests and the swiftly flowing Beas, Mandi is a delight. Yet to become as popular as Kul...

A picturesque and quiet little town, Palampur is a panorama of stunning tea gardens, brooks, creeks, rice paddies and colonial era buildings all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking snow-peaked Dhauladhar ranges. It is perfect for those who seek a getaway from noisy cities and most...

Kasol is situated among the lush green pines of the Parvati Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This place happens to be ideal for those who wish to laze around and pass the weekend sipping on some steaming cups of tea while watching the beauty of nature unfold before one’s eyes. A tr...

Barely 18 kms from Dharamshala, Kangra is the perfect weekend getaway for tourists and explorers alike. This small bustling city hides away quite a few marvels within its Dhauladhar Ranges. Those looking to nestle amidst its simplistic beauty must make it a priority to visit Pragpur villag...

Kullu, in Himachal Pradesh, has a lot to serve nature lovers. The first thing they can do is visit the mesmerisingly beautiful and majestic Great Himalayan National Park, which is home to more than 375 flora species and a plethora of fauna, all protected by the law and the herculean Hima...

Popularly known as the valley of shepherds, Pahalgam is almost 95 km away from Srinagar. The small hamlet offers breathtaking views of highland pastures engulfing thickly-wooded pine forests and Himalayan ranges adorned with snow. The confluence of Lidder River and the Sheshnag Lake is a m...