Top and Best Summer Holiday Destinations In India
List of the Top and Best summer Holiday Destinations in India, featuring cool hill stations, pristine beaches and rejuvenating Ayurveda resorts. For those who are planning a summer vacation in India, here are some amazing options for holiday destinations during the hot months
List of the Top and Best summer Holiday Destinations in India, featuring cool hill stations, pristine beaches and rejuvenating Ayurveda resorts. For those who are planning a summer vacation in India, here are some amazing options for holiday destinations during the hot months
Kashmir
The original "Paradise on Earth" is a summer delight – cool locales, romantic Shikara on the picturesque Dal, blooming Shalimar Gardens are all views to cherish.
The original "Paradise on Earth" is a summer delight – cool locales, romantic Shikara on the picturesque Dal, blooming Shalimar Gardens are all views to cherish.
Uttarakhand
From Yoga classes to rafting and wildlife stays to humbling pilgrimages – there's something for everyone in Uttarakhand. A particular favorite with foreigners.
From Yoga classes to rafting and wildlife stays to humbling pilgrimages – there's something for everyone in Uttarakhand. A particular favorite with foreigners.
Himachal Pradesh
The Abode of the Himalayas is India's favorite summer destination and home to 100+ hill stations in India. Pine forests and apple orchards further add to its appeal.
The Abode of the Himalayas is India's favorite summer destination and home to 100+ hill stations in India. Pine forests and apple orchards further add to its appeal.
Ladakh
The seemingly photoshopped Buddhist ex-kingdom is home to gompas flanked by whitewashed stupas. Ladakh's cold desert is nature's boon and bane to the Himalayas.
The seemingly photoshopped Buddhist ex-kingdom is home to gompas flanked by whitewashed stupas. Ladakh's cold desert is nature's boon and bane to the Himalayas.
Kerala
"God's Own Country" is a true revelation in summers. If the numerous beaches, backwaters and Ayurveda in Kerala don't get you, the exotic culture and cuisine will!
"God's Own Country" is a true revelation in summers. If the numerous beaches, backwaters and Ayurveda in Kerala don't get you, the exotic culture and cuisine will!
Goa
The tiny emerald Goa, the most popular beach destination in South East Asia just got even hotter! Goa's balmy beaches dole out fun in crazy measures. Evident colonial hangover!
The tiny emerald Goa, the most popular beach destination in South East Asia just got even hotter! Goa's balmy beaches dole out fun in crazy measures. Evident colonial hangover!
Northeast India
The home of the great Brahmaputra and 30+ tribes that caps India's Northeastern borders – no other Indian region is as naturally blessed and verdant as the seven north east states.
The home of the great Brahmaputra and 30+ tribes that caps India's Northeastern borders – no other Indian region is as naturally blessed and verdant as the seven north east states.
Shimla
An engaging hill town with colonial charm and a relatively developed capital city – all rolled into one. Shimla is to hill stations what Shakespeare is to literature – indispensible!
An engaging hill town with colonial charm and a relatively developed capital city – all rolled into one. Shimla is to hill stations what Shakespeare is to literature – indispensible!
Nainital
What was once the favorite summer retreat of the British is still a hot favorite among summer destinations in India. The ideal weekend getaway from Delhi and around.
What was once the favorite summer retreat of the British is still a hot favorite among summer destinations in India. The ideal weekend getaway from Delhi and around.
Munnar
Emerald green plantations, complimented by a low mountain concentration, best describe Munnar's landscape. Located close to several other key tourist areas. Read more on Munnar
Emerald green plantations, complimented by a low mountain concentration, best describe Munnar's landscape. Located close to several other key tourist areas. Read more on Munnar
Kaziranga National Park
If wildlife is what spools your adrenaline, no other place will give you a greater rush. Watch wild rhinoceros in action in the middle of exotic flora and fauna.
If wildlife is what spools your adrenaline, no other place will give you a greater rush. Watch wild rhinoceros in action in the middle of exotic flora and fauna.
Ooty
Ooty offers the best respite from a somewhat harsh sun in South India. Also popular with religious devotees owing to the large number of temples present here.
Ooty offers the best respite from a somewhat harsh sun in South India. Also popular with religious devotees owing to the large number of temples present here.
Gangtok
The proverbial jewel in the crown of the North East India, Gangtok is the perfect potpourri of several ethnicities and their cultures, together bound in harmony!
The proverbial jewel in the crown of the North East India, Gangtok is the perfect potpourri of several ethnicities and their cultures, together bound in harmony!
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal or just Kodai, if you please, strikes that perfect climatic equilibrium – not cold but cool enough, and not hot but warm enough. Ideal for 2 day trips.
Kodaikanal or just Kodai, if you please, strikes that perfect climatic equilibrium – not cold but cool enough, and not hot but warm enough. Ideal for 2 day trips.
Dalhousie
This quaint little town in upper Himachal Pradesh was the favorite summer retreat of the British. The place still retains its colonial hangover and is a great host.
This quaint little town in upper Himachal Pradesh was the favorite summer retreat of the British. The place still retains its colonial hangover and is a great host.
Wayanad
One third of the popular Ooty-Mysore-Wayanad circuit, Wayanad's imperious waterfalls and lush green cover strengthen its image as a popular summer destination.
One third of the popular Ooty-Mysore-Wayanad circuit, Wayanad's imperious waterfalls and lush green cover strengthen its image as a popular summer destination.
Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir's capital city is the tourist Mecca of India, with a host of attractions bejeweled in its lofty mountains. Especially popular with families, couples and foreigners.
Jammu and Kashmir's capital city is the tourist Mecca of India, with a host of attractions bejeweled in its lofty mountains. Especially popular with families, couples and foreigners.
Gulmarg
India's own representation of a ski resort best in Asia, Gulmarg is a regular feature in Bollywood movies, thanks to its aesthetics, almost unreal landscape that pulls everyone.
India's own representation of a ski resort best in Asia, Gulmarg is a regular feature in Bollywood movies, thanks to its aesthetics, almost unreal landscape that pulls everyone.
Ranikhet
Ranikhet majorly is a cantonment area surrounded by the humbling Himalayas on all sides. Comparatively more secluded than other 'touristy' hill stations.
Ranikhet majorly is a cantonment area surrounded by the humbling Himalayas on all sides. Comparatively more secluded than other 'touristy' hill stations.
Corbett National Park
Made famous by the great Ruskin Bond, the 1318 sq. km. national park is the one of finest examples of wildlife in India. Your best chance to spot the wild cat!
Made famous by the great Ruskin Bond, the 1318 sq. km. national park is the one of finest examples of wildlife in India. Your best chance to spot the wild cat!
Tawang
This quaint little town in Arunachal Pradesh is devoid of fancy attractions you'd find in other popular hill stations. Ideal for the idle vacationer to chill!
This quaint little town in Arunachal Pradesh is devoid of fancy attractions you'd find in other popular hill stations. Ideal for the idle vacationer to chill!
Shillong
The capital of Meghalaya is also one of the most picturesque and modern hill towns set along the Northeastern Himalayas. Vintage / Overhauled cars and waterfalls are a rage here.
The capital of Meghalaya is also one of the most picturesque and modern hill towns set along the Northeastern Himalayas. Vintage / Overhauled cars and waterfalls are a rage here.
Coonoor
Smaller, quieter and cheaper than Ooty, Coonoor in Tamil Nadu is for the lazy traveler who prefers solitude over melange or a lengthy novel over a rough trek. No place to rush.
Smaller, quieter and cheaper than Ooty, Coonoor in Tamil Nadu is for the lazy traveler who prefers solitude over melange or a lengthy novel over a rough trek. No place to rush.
Darjeeling
The real "Queen of the Hills" in West Bengal is also home to the Daarjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Daarjeeling is every bit the quintessential summer getaway.
The real "Queen of the Hills" in West Bengal is also home to the Daarjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Daarjeeling is every bit the quintessential summer getaway.
Lakshadweep
India's answer to the Bahamas, Lakshadweep is an archipelago of tropical islands in the lower Arabian Sea. Be a true castaway when here in seclusion, with all the luxuries, of course.
India's answer to the Bahamas, Lakshadweep is an archipelago of tropical islands in the lower Arabian Sea. Be a true castaway when here in seclusion, with all the luxuries, of course.
Rishikesh
White water rafting at grade 5 rapids? Or some soul curry in a Spa, Ayurveda and Yoga Ashram Himalayas? Maybe both! Choose whichever, you're still coming to Rishikesh!
White water rafting at grade 5 rapids? Or some soul curry in a Spa, Ayurveda and Yoga Ashram Himalayas? Maybe both! Choose whichever, you're still coming to Rishikesh!
Kalimpong
This brilliant natural establishment in West Bengal is within sight of the great Khangchendzonga Mountain, and comes loaded with Buddhist and colonial influences in its culture.
This brilliant natural establishment in West Bengal is within sight of the great Khangchendzonga Mountain, and comes loaded with Buddhist and colonial influences in its culture.
