Best Summer Destinations in India.

1. Ladakh- most amazing holiday destination.

Ladakh ek aisi jagha jaha sbka life mai ek bar jane ka man krta hai. (Especially Indian). Ladakh always a favorite place for bikers India mai sbse jyda bikers aapko Ladakh mai hi milegye. 'Ladakh', situated on the banks of Indus River, is a famous tourist destination of Jammu and Kashmir State.In addition to the main city 'Leh', there are some major tourist sites such as Alchi, Nubra Valley, Hemis Lymourou, Zanskar Valley, Kargil, Ahmed Pangang Tso, and Tso Car and Tso Moriri etc. near this area.

Places to visit: Zanskar Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Khardung-La Pass, Spituk Gompa, and Hemis National Park

Things to do: spot a snow leopard at the Hemis National Park, ride a double-humped Bactrian camel and ride a bike up to the Khardung-La Pass

How to reach:

• By Air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
• By Rail: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (700 km from Ladakh); hire a cab or board a JKSRTC bus to Ladakh
• By Road: Bike ho ya Car nikal pado. 

2.Mussoorie -  Queen of hills

Mussoorie India  mai summer vacations ke liye popular places mai se ek place hai. Yaha aapko garmi ke time kafi crowd milega . Mussoorie ko little fairyland bhi bola jaata hai .From shopping on Mall Road to ropeway cable car to Gun Hill, and from Kempty Falls to the Jwalaji Temple; the summer destination has a lot to offer to its visitors.

Places to visit: Kempty Falls, Landour Clock Tower, Jwalaji Temple, Rajaji National Park, Gun Hill, Library Point, Sir George Everest House, and Cloud’s End

Things to do: Boating in Lake Mist, cable car ride to Gun Hill, roller skating in Kulri Bazaar, and paragliding around Mussoorie Lake

How to reach:

• By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun (54 km from Mussoorie)
• By Rail: Dehradun Railway Station (33 km from Mussoorie).

3.  Kodaikanal- Princess of Hill Stations

kodaikanal Bangaloreans keliye hai jo Nainital Delhi walo ke lie hai ya Darjeeling Kolkata walo ke liye hai.  grasslands, waterfalls, valleys, forests, and lakes of the quaint hill station of Kodaikanal make it one of the most popular summer holiday destination in India.
From boat rides to treks, and from cycle rides to yoga; Kodaikanal has a lot of experiences to offer to its tourists.

Places to visit: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks, Dolphin’s Nose rock, Shembaganur Museum of Natural History, and Bear Shola Falls

Things to do: Experience Brocken Spectre at Coakers’ Walk, ride a rowboat or pedalo at Kodaikanal Boat Club, cycle around the Kodai Lake, take a trek to Kukkal Caves, and practice yoga at the Kodaikanal Yoga Centre

How to reach

• By Air: Madurai Airport (120 km from Kodaikanal)
• By Rail: Palani Railway Station (66 km from Kodaikanal)

4. Gangtok-  Capital city of Sikkim

Gangtok capital city of Sikkim. Gangtok India ki ek or city jo famous hai summer vacations ke liye.

gangtok mai monasteries, adventure activities, or bahot kuch kr skte hai. Gangtok has every reason to be your perfect summer getaway.

Things to do: River Rafting in Teesta, riding a yak at Tsomgo Lake, paragliding, and ropeway cable-ride from Deorali.

Places to visit: Nathu La, Hanuman Tok, Rumtek Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, and Phodong Monastery

How to reach:

• By Air: Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal (124 km from Gangtok); 20 minutes’ helicopter ride from Bagdogra
• By Rail: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in Silguri (148 km from Gangtok)

5. Dharamshala – Home of Dalai Lama.

  

Dharamshala Dalai Lama ka ghar bhi bola jaata hai. Solo traveller ke liye famous Dharmashala summer vacations ke liye one of the famous places mai se ek hai.  Dharamshala budget travellers ke liye bhi ek famous jgha hai yaha aap kam budget mai bhi acha khana, pina, ghumna kr skte hai.

Things to do: Meditation & stay in Namgyal Monastery, boat ride in Dal Lake, and walks through the tea plantations

Places to visit: Kangra Fort, Bhagsunath Temple, Bhagsu Falls, Namgyal Monastery, Dalai Lama Temple complex, HPCA Stadium, and tea plantations of Kangra valley

How to reach:

• By Air: Gaggal Airport (13 km from Dharamshala)
• By Rail: Pathankot Railway Station (85 km from Dharamshala).

6. Almora - A cozy heritage town nestled in the Himalayas.

Uttarakhand mai vaise to bahot sare hill stations hai jo famous hai summer holidays ke liye but unme se ek hai ALMORA.

Almora city puri trha se Mandiro se saja hua hai, Kasar Devi temple, Raghunath Mandir, Nanda Devi, Binsar Mahadev and Rudreshwar Mahadev temple are the popular names. Almora from its height of above 1600 m offers a spectacular view of the nearby peaks of Kasan Devi, Nanda Devi and Trishul.

Almora is the perfect destination for everyone. It is very popular with honeymooners, adventure travellers, photographers, families and groups of friends looking for somewhere to cool off. 

Places to visit: Zero Point, Jageshwar, Kasar Devi Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple.

How to reach:

• By Air: Pantnagar is the closest airport, situated 115 km away. There are regular taxis and buses from the airport to Almora. New Delhi is the nearest international airport and is well connected by road to Almora. 
• By Rail: Almora does not have a railway station and the nearest station is in Kathgodam. Most trains to Kathgodam are via Delhi and this route connects Almora to most of the country. You can hire taxis from Kathgodam to Almora.

7. Srinagar – Heaven on earth.

Srinagar ko Summer vacation ka capital bhi bola jaata summer mai jitne log Srinagar mai ghumne aate hai shyad utne log khi or jaate hongye ghumne. Popular for its Shikara rides, floating gardens, and serene beauty, the city has been regarded as cash-cow of J & K. At the moment, it is one of the most loved tourist places in the country.

Places to visit: Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Tomb of Zin-ul-Abidin, Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque, and Shankaracharya Hill

Things to do: Shikara rides in Dal Lake, bird watching at Hokersar, wildlife seeing at Dachigam National Park, and shopping from the floating markets of vegetables & flowers in Dal Lake

How to reach:

• By Air: Srinagar Airport
• By Rail: Udhampur Railway Station(229 km from Srinagar); Srinagar Railway Station is under construction.

8.Manali – Backpacker’s paradise

Himachal Pardesh ka sbse famous places mai se ek hai Manali. Manali humesha se hai sbki favourite place hai. Manali is a popular backpacking and honeymoon destination in Himachal Pradesh.the Pir Panjal & Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas, Manali remains to be a popular honeymoon destination in north India. But it holds an equally important position among those who are looking for adventure activities or holy places.

Things to do: Paragliding at Solang & Rohtang Valleys, yoga at Shri Hari Yoga Ashram, yak-riding at the wildlife sanctuary and dipping in hot-water springs at Vashisht

Places to visit: Hadimba Temple, Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa monastery, Club House, Solang Valley, Jogini Falls, Arjuna Gufa, and Vashisht Hot-Water Springs

How to reach:

• By Air: Bhuntar Airport (50 km from Manali)
• By Rail: Joginder Nagar (50 km from Manali) on narrow gauge; Una (245 km from Manali) on broad gauge

9. Nainital – The Queen Of Taals.

Nainital is one of the prime summer holiday destinations in India. Naintal summer vacations ke liye ke famous or budget mai ghumne walo ke liye ek famous place hai . The quaint hill-station is often pictured as a forested valley amidst which lies a beautiful lake. Though the list of places to visit in Nainital is pretty long, the Naini Lake and the Naina Devi Temple attract the maximum number of tourists.

Things to do: Boating in Naini Lake, view sunrise from Tippin Top, view sunset at Hanuman Garhi, shopping at Tibetan market, and enjoy a ropeway ride

Places to visit: Raj Bhavan, Naini Lake, Bhimtal, Tiffin Top, Nainital Zoo, and Naina Devi Temple

How to reach:

• By Air: Pantnagar Airport (65 km from Nainital)
• By Rail: Kathgodam Railway Station (34 km from Nainital)

10.Ooty – Toy-train city in India.

Ooty, is another prime destination in Tamil Nadu to spend your summer holidays in India. Located in the Nilgiri Blue Mountains hills, the hill station is often called the Queen of Hills. The famous toy train takes you through the nearby lush hills. The little hill station also offers a lot of places to visit and adventure activities to its visitors.

Things to do: Ride the Nilgiri Toy Train, horse riding, boating in Ooty Lake, mountain biking in the Blue Mountains, and hang gliding at Kalahatti (20 km from Ooty)

Places to visit: Doddabetta Peak, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, tribal Toda huts, Deer Park, Upper Bhawani Lake, Avalanche Lake, St Stephen’s Church, and Kalhatty Waterfalls

How to reach:

• By Air: Coimbatore (105 km from Ooty)
• By Rail: Mettupalayam (47 km from Ooty); toy train connects Ooty.

Top 5 Cheapest Places Travel in India

1. GOA

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you:
Train travel Mumbai to Margao and back: INR 450.
Stay: Decent accommodation and beach huts start at INR 500/night.
Food: Shacks on the beach are the best, a good seafood meal for as low as INR 150.
Bike rentals: Start at INR 250/day and go up to INR 500.

You can have a chill-out and have fun with your besties in some of the best beaches. Goa has no lack of exciting and lively places where you can have fun at cheap prices. It is definitely the tourist destination where King’s beer comes at just 30 bucks.

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 lighthouse 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.

2. JAIPUR

The ideal duration of stay: 2 Night/3 Days.
What it will cost you: 
Stay: INR 500– INR 1500 per night
Food: INR 150 per meal.

The Pink City provides a lot of cheap and easy accommodation options. You can have a lot to see and do here and you can head to some of the splendid forts here and explore the brilliant architecture.

3.Pondicherry 

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you:
Bus travel from Chennai to Pondicherry and back: INR 500, if you prefer traveling unreserved in a train, the fare is as low as INR 45 one way.
Stay: Comfortable cottage stay at INR 300 or budget hotels at INR 500

Food: Try out some Indianized French cuisine starting at INR 200-300 for two

If your budget is extremely tight, consider staying at Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry and enjoy the free quality vegetarian dishes and yoga classes and lessons of Mother Mirra Alfisa.

4. RISHIKESH

Ideal duration: 1 Night/2 Days
What it will cost you: 
Travel to and from Delhi: INR 300
Stay: INR 150 per night
Food: INR 200/meal
River rafting: INR 400 to INR 1300 per person

Beach camping: INR 1600 per person (includes 1 Night stay, 3 meals, and river rafting)

Apart from rafting, there are many adventure activities that will appeal to the adventure seekers. Some activities tourists can try at Rishikesh are bungee jumping, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, and zip lining.

5.DHARAMSHALA & MCLEODGANJ

Ideal duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
What it will cost you: 
Delhi to McLeodganj and back: INR 1000
Stay INR 130/night – INR 500/night
Food: Tibetan and Chinese cuisine at little cafes @INR 100 – 200 for two

A colorful hill station, Dharamsala is a mini-Tibet. The dual cities of Dharamsala and McLeodganj are lined with numerous monasteries and temples to visit and the views of the hills and valleys are nothing short of magical. For those who love treks, be sure to try Triund trek and camp. So, if you are looking for some adventurous cheap trips in India, you sure can count on Dharamsala and McLeodganj.

"The Ancient Seat of Knowledge"- Nalanda

The most popular Mahavihara of the ancient times, a significant Buddhist seat of academic excellence and a modest pilgrim centre, all wrapped in a wisp of spirituality, Nalanda continues to be an equally enriching location in the present. It offers vibrant substance of spirituality, history, culture, architecture, and tourism.


History of Nalanda

Nalanda was originally just a village that ran past the route of Rajgriha (modern-day Rajbir) which was then the capital of Magadha (modern-day Bihar). It is believed that the 24th Jain tirthankar- Mahavir Jain spent 14 rainy seasons in Nalanda. Also, Gautam Buddha delivered his lectures in the area. Not much is known about the territory in the centuries to follow. However, it is believed that in the 17th century King Ashoka- the great Mauryan and Buddhist emperor, built a temple at Nalanda in reverence for Buddha and his belief in the religion. He placed famous philosophers and intellectuals like Nagarjuna and Aryadeva as the head of the institution to impart education. But the notable history of Nalanda begun supposedly during the Gupta era, according to the seal found in the name of King Kumargupta. His successors expanded the empire by building many more monasteries and temples. Post Gupta period, Nalanda flourished under the reign of emperor Harsha. But the place suffered a big blow under the rule of Pala dynasty when it was plundered and destroyed by the Muslim Mamluk Turkish kings. Later in 1915, the Archaeological Survey of India studied the site and excavated 6 temples and 11 monasteries. The site is still a popular tourist destination in India.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nalanda

Nalanda has got pretty plain food habits, mostly due to the Buddhist influence. The cuisine is pretty much vegetarian and healthy comprising of dal roti and seasonal vegetables. Litti Chokha is the most favourite snack of the people. Some other popular snacks are Samosa, Kachori, Aalu Kachaalu, Bhooja, Ghughni Choora, Dahi Choora, Jhaal Moodhi etc.

How To Reach Nalanda

Nearest Airport: Patna Airport (PAT) - 64 km from Nalanda

How to Reach Nalanda by Road

Nalanda is well connected to nearby cities like Patna, Bodhgaya, and Rajgir by a good network of roads. Regular state-run and private buses move to and from Nalanda to these towns.

How to Reach Nalanda by Train

The Nalanda Railway station controlled by the East Central Railway is well connected to major cities of India via the Delhi-Kolkata Line and Patna-Mughalsarai Line. Regular superfast and express trains are available on this route.

Commuting Within Nalanda

Buses and jeeps are used to get around in Nalanda, but the local way of travel is Tonga, i.e the horse-drawn cart.