Top 12 Summer Holiday Destinations In India

Summer Holidays in India

Summer is the time when kids having their vacations and exciting for their long summer holidays, older ones are fed up from the scorching heat of the sun and looking for the cool & pleasurable climate to relax with their families, and the travellers want to experience the charm of the hill stations during the summer season.

So, if you are also existing in the list of people who are planning for their upcoming summer tour packages then this blog is very helpful for you.

Here is the bunch of some popular places to travel for Summer Holidays in India –

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is the northernmost part of India most of its part is situated in the Himalayan mountains of Leh, Ladakh, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Yusmarg, Nubra Valley, and Drass (known as the second coldest region in the world).

J&K gives you the panoramic glances of extensive landscapes, lofty ice-capped mountains, azure water, and numerous adventurous things to do in J&K. All these glances give you the lifetime experience. 

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is known as the popular destination to visit in India during the summer season. This enchanting state has a list of tourist places to visit like Kullu, Manali, Dharamshala, Kangra Valley, Dalhousie, and Shimla.

The land also offers numerous adventurous tours like Trekking tours, Camping tours, Jeep Safari Tours, Skiing Tours and Adventurous sports tours.

Nainital & Mussoorie

Nainital & Mussoorie are the most prominent places to visit in Uttarakhand and also one of the most visited weekend gateways also in summers. This destination offers numerous beautiful lakes to visit, temples, Wildlife sanctuary, and endless panoramic glimpses.

Apart from this, Uttarakhand has many other tourist destinations also like – Lansdowne,  Almora, Jim Corbett National Park, and Ranikhet.

Hill Stations in South India

It’s an imagination of most of the people that South region of India is hot & humid and perfect to visit only in winters. But, If you’re thinking so then you are absolutely wrong.

South has many hill stations like – Munnar, Ooty, Coorg, and Kodaikanal which gives the mesmerizing glances of nature. You can also experience the backwater houseboat cruise at Kumarakom and Alleppey.

Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills situated in Andhra Pradesh gives the amazing scenic places to visit. The destination gets its name from W. D. Horsley the British collector. The hills give the panoramic view and a list of wonderful things to do like –  rappelling, zorbing, trekking, and rock climbing.

Andaman Islands

Andaman islands are also one of the perfect destinations to visit during summer vacations in India.

This place is like a paradise on land gives the picturesque views like turquoise water, far-spreading sandy beaches, scrumptious food, and a list of things to do like – Banana boat riding, undersea walking, swimming with the elephant, snorkeling, parasailing, and light & sound show in the Cellular Jail, this show depicts the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is like an oasis in the desert, it is the only hill station in the land of desert i.e. Rajasthan. Mount Abu has numerous places to visit like waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and lush green forests. Apart from the natural allure, Mount Abu has several places to visit like Achalgarh Fort, Guru Shikhar, Dilwara Jain Temples, Sunset Point, Peace Park, and Trevor’s Crocodile Park.

Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is one of the best places to visit in the summers near Mumbai & Pune. Mahabaleshwar has numerous breathtaking glances of rivers, splashing waterfalls, lofty mountains & valleys, and green forests.

You can also enjoy Horse riding, boating, and trekking at this place. The destination has Pratapgarh Fort and Mahabaleshwar temple also to visit.

Shillong

Shillong is the best option to spend your upcoming summer vacation as this destination is spruced up with shimmering lakes, splashing waterfalls, impenetrable green forests, and beautiful mountains.

Tawang

Tawang is situated at an altitude of 10000 feet from where you get the best glimpses of nature. Tawang is surrounded by Tibet from the northern side, Sela range from the west, Bhutan from South and Kameng from the east.

Tawang has numerous places to visit like – 14^th-century Tawang Monastery, Gorichen Peak, Taktsang Gompa, Nuranang Waterfall, Pankang Tang Tso Lake, and Bumla Pass.

Gangtok

Gangtok is also a summer destination in India popular for its monasteries, adventure activities, and leisure activities like river rafting, Paragliding, Hanuman Tok, Khecheopalri Lake, and Nathu La.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is globally popular for its plantation of teas. Darjeeling is situated at a height of 8, 586 meters above sea level on Kanchenjunga mountains.

Some famous places to visit in Darjeeling are – Tiger Hill, Peace Pagoda, Gorkha War memorial, and Tea Gardens of Dooars.