Destinations this summer

Shillong : A cheerful family holiday destination

The fresh mountain air and the clear blue sky is a powerful combination that will makes your excursion in Shillong remarkable! The beauty of North East never fails to impress travel enthusiasts. Situated in the East Khasi Hills, Shillong is one of the most easily accessible cities in North East India. Mused with pristine nature and a fine mixture of culture and tradition, Shillong is one of the best places for a family vacations. Relax and rejuvenate your senses and slowly get drifted in the cheerful ambiance here. You can visit Lady Hydari Park, Ward’s Lake, Shillong Golf Course, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Crinoline Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, and Sweet Falls and many other places and attractions around Shillong like Elephant Falls, Sohpetbneng Peak, Jakrem, Ranikor and Dawki.

Almora : A soulful holiday in the lap of Uttarakhand

Another gem from the pocket of Uttarakhand, Almora is well known for its unique cultural heritage, fascinating handicraft, succulent cuisine, and rich flora and fauna. Wrapped with greenery and graced by River Kosi. Chittai Temple and beautiful sunrise and sunset of Bright End Corner, Almora is indeed a gift to nature lovers. The mix of quaint and urban setting with the lofty mountains as a backdrop makes it an ideal summer holiday destination. Places of interest are Kasar Devi, Martola, Katarmal Sun Temple and Baijnath Temple for an exhilarating experience. A short walk from Almora city is Simtola, which is an ideal picnic spot with fine alignment of pine and deodar trees making the place picturesque! Almora is also the perfect destination for spending a family holiday because it offers every family member equal opportunity to enjoy.

Ranikhet: A laidback holiday specialist

Situated at a distance of about 63 kms from Nainital, Ranikhet is a green, quiet and picturesque hill station in North India. An ideal destination for a laidback holiday experience is right in the lap of nature. Ranikhet rejuvenates and makes the experience of travelling with family more special. Chaubatia Garden is an apple garden, sprawling over an area of about 265 acres. Mamkhameshwar Temple, Tarikhet, Syalikhet and Bhalu Dam are popular places in Ranikhet that one can visit with family. Trekking in Ranikhet is also an option. As it is a calm and quiet place, you will enjoy your long leisure walks in the nearby forest areas. Also, one can enjoy the traditional Kumaoni delight in many of the restaurants situated in the market area here.

Mussoorie: A completely refreshing holiday experience:

Situated at an elevation of 2000 metres, Mussoorie has always been a popular tourist destination in India. Green rolling hills and varied flora makes it a living fairyland. Mussoorie becomes quite crowded in the summers. A ropeway or the cable car ride to Gun Hill offers a fantastic panoramic view. The Mall Road is quite the charmer as this place allows tourists to shop for various gifts and souvenirs to take with them for their family members and friends. Another fun place to visit in Mussoorie is Kempty Falls, where one can enjoy bathing under a giant waterfall to one’s heart’s content. Other than these Cloud End and Lal Tibba are some must visits in Mussoorie.

Shalini Dutta
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