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Curating a list of places you can go within India if you are cancelling/avoiding international travel this summer/monsoon due to corona virus. Follow this thread.
As hot as India may seem in summers. April/May (more may actually) is perfect to get to Himachal and uttarakhand. It will be cold and dry.
Dharamshala/mcleodganj/bir are perfect for solo travelers and family travelers, and is connected by road and airport very well.
Dharamshala/mcleodganj/bir are perfect for solo travelers and family travelers, and is connected by road and airport very well.
If you are more adventurous and have atleast 10-14 days, rent a car, join a trip to Spiti valley in May/June. Rains and snow may postpone your plans.
This makes more sense if you are a group of 4-6 people so taxis are more economic.
And dont litter plz. Plz be respectful.
This makes more sense if you are a group of 4-6 people so taxis are more economic.
And dont litter plz. Plz be respectful.
For those looking for shorter trips up north. I think a chill dalhousie scene is best. Its connected by flights and trains that go to pathankot.
If you are in the south, monsoon onwards I have loved driving from Bangalore to Mangalore with stopovers in Bylakuppe and Coorg.
If you are in the south, monsoon onwards I have loved driving from Bangalore to Mangalore with stopovers in Bylakuppe and Coorg.
As much as I loathe Goa. I end up spending a week in South Goa every year during peak monsoons. Solo/friends or family travelers, take the vista coach train from mumbai to goa and back!!!!
You will never forget this train ride!!! Details: https://lbb.in/goa/vistadome-coach-konkan-coast
You will never forget this train ride!!! Details: https://lbb.in/goa/vistadome-coach-konkan-coast
I would highly recommend roadtrips across kerala come July/August. Pallakad - Kochi - Kumarakom - Allapey. Nehru boat race in Kumarakom + houseboat + toddy. It will be hot but so worth it.
Also really enjoyed Kovalam (leela) and Varkala in August. It will be rainy + breezy!!
Also really enjoyed Kovalam (leela) and Varkala in August. It will be rainy + breezy!!
Extreme peak monsoon getaway: One of the CCD properties in Kabini or Bandipur. Extremely luxurious but so so so worth a 4-5 day trip. https://www.theserai.in
I have never been to Arunachal. But honestly, get away from the crowds. Summers and Monsoons both are supposed to be great here. Go show yours kids something new!
Here is a sample itinerary. https://www.tourmyindia.com/packages-tour-india/arunachal-tours/explore-arunachal.html
Here is a sample itinerary. https://www.tourmyindia.com/packages-tour-india/arunachal-tours/explore-arunachal.html
Short treks for those who have a week.
Go to Haridwar - Rishikesh and then do a trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila.
Read up here but google for a trek operator basis your comfort: https://indiahikes.com/deoriatal-chandrashila-trek/#detailed-itinerary
Go to Haridwar - Rishikesh and then do a trek to Deoriatal Chandrashila.
Read up here but google for a trek operator basis your comfort: https://indiahikes.com/deoriatal-chandrashila-trek/#detailed-itinerary
If you are VERY backpacker kind then May/June are also excellent to make a trip to Manali - Kasol - Rasol - Tosh Pulga. Kheerganga (2 days) and Waichin valley (1 day) treks are a lovely add on.
I would say avoid Ladakh. Its too crowded and nature is taking a toll here.
A fantastic trek option here is Markha Valley if you have a week. Treks are a great way of seeing new and believing the new. :)
A fantastic trek option here is Markha Valley if you have a week. Treks are a great way of seeing new and believing the new. :)
Another very good roadtrip is Srinagar - Sonemarg - Drass - Kargil - Leh and back. Stay at every place for 2 nights!
Here is a list of treks for families. Go on! Do something different this summer with your spouse/children/cousins! https://indiahikes.com/for-families-and-junior-youth/
Monsoon time is also fab to visit one of those beaut resorts in Gokarna.
Another late monsoon trip worth it is Hampi. Both are accessible from Bangalore.
Another late monsoon trip worth it is Hampi. Both are accessible from Bangalore.
Darjeeling and Kalimpong. I havent been there but if I had a week I would definitely go this way.
Feel free to add anything to this list. Feel free to talk to one another. As a traveler I am so sad I aint gonna be traveling far but i am going to make the best of my time in himachal again exploring something new. xoxo
