5 Best Places to Visit in India on a Summer Vacation with Family
Ever thought what places are trending in India right now to spend your summer vacations with your family? If not, then let me disclose some of the most visited places in India over the past few months.
India has been undoubtedly one the favourite spots for tourists from all around the world. The beautiful Indian scenic beauty, breathtaking landscapes and its vivid biodiversity are enough to attract global eyes. Though, India has always been a resort for stalling international tourists during all around the seasons of the year, especially summers. As the scorching heat of summer approaches and the school summer break commence, most of the family’s head to hilly or mountainous region to have a quality family time. Here’s the gleaned list of the top 5 places on a summer vacation in India. Follow us down to the rest of the post.
Manali- the Land of Perfect Landscapes
Beas river bed near Manali in Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
This beautiful place falls in the Pir Panjal mountainous range of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The snow-capped mountains, chilled breeze, the tall coniferous trees, lush green land and gloomy dusks and dawns. The famous tourist attraction spot in Manali is- The Hidimba Devi Temple, Solang, Rohtang Pass, Bhrigu Lake, Pandoh Dam, Manali Sanctuary, Rahala Falls, Beas River, Hamta Pass and The Great Himalayan National Park. If you have older kids than 8 years then you can also enjoy the adventurous sports i.e hiking, river rafting, bunjgee jumping, paragliding, skiing, etc
Kashmir- the Adventure Valley
Kashmir- the Adventure Valley
Kashmir Valley is situated in the middle of Pir Panjal and the great Himalayas. Basically, it has four famous tourist destinations where you can enjoy your holidays- Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Srinagar. The snow-covered mountains make it more recreational with the available adventurous options such as, skiing in Aru Valley and river rafting in the Lidder river.
Gulmarg lies amidst the beautiful snow-covered mountains and the main attaraction for the tourists in Gulmarg is cable car ride to and from Kongdoori and Apparwath.Peak.
Sonmarg is slightly unconventional place to be visited by familes , yet it has some striking things to offer such as camping, fishing, tent-staytrekking to Thajiwas glacier and a saunter along the lakeside.
Last destination is Srinagar, besides being the capital city of the state Jammu & Kashmir, it falls amongst the best to-be-visited places in India with family. There are also some gardens to serve the site seeing purposes such as- Mughal Gardens, Chashma-e- Shahi, Nishat Garden, Hazratbal Shrine, Shalimar Bagh, and Haru Parbat Fort.
Ladakh- the Land of High Passes
Ladakh- the Land of High Passes
Ladakh region basically extends the Kunlun Mountain Range to the Great Himalayas.
Besides its unpredictable weather, the place is perfect for a vacay with your family. The factors that make it pleasantly visitable- firstly, the proper air service is available to reach as high region as Ladakh, Secondly, the temperature even during the summer season remain as constant as 30°celsius. There are some historical places you would like to visit in Ladakh such as- the 800-year-old Kali Mandir bunked on the top a high range mountain, seventeenth century’s Leh Palace, and the Sanchi Stupa located outside the city. Thiksey, Hemis, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa monasteries, Pangong & Tso Moriri Lake and Magnetic Hill are also counted as the major attractions of Ladakh for the tourist around the globe. Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary, Bactarian Camel Safari, Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary are other prime attractions of Ladakh.
Sikkim-the Scenic Beauty Queen of India
Sikkim-the Scenic Beauty Queen of India
Among the north-eastern states of India, Sikkim is the pickiest place to visit in India. Despite being the second smallest state in India, the state has lots of places to offer for traveling. Ravangla, Pellimg and the capital city of Sikkim- Gamgtok are some of the most visited places. The exhilarant Mt. Khangchendzonga is the prime attaraction in Pelling. It is a small yet a town full of landscapes and scenic beauty. Mt. Kanchenjunga (the highest peak in India), Mt. Pandim, Mt. Sinialchu and Mt. Kabru are always on the list of sites seeing places in Sikkim, India.
Nainital- the Land of Lakes
Nainital- the Land of Lakes
Situated approximately 1900 m above the sea-level, Nainital is a small hill station of Uttarkhand state in India. The city of Nainital is surrounded by many lakes such as Saattal, Bheemtal, Naukuchiyatal and Khurpatal and is majorly visited for recreational activities in summers such as- boating, viewing Nainital by cable cars or ropeway and paragliding. Strolling around the mall road is an ultimate experience.
Naina Devi Temple, Tibetan Market, Snow View, Tiffin Top and China Peak Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, High Altitude Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens, Astronomical Observatory, Himalayan Botanical Garden are some other places located in Nainital to visit with family.
Closure
The above-mentioned places are enough to provide an idea about the top 5 places to visit in India this summer season. So, what are you waiting for, Book your tickets now here.
