10 Summer Holiday Destinations in India 2022

The peak of the summer season means having to face the sweltering heat of the sun. It is the best season to get away from daily mundane routines. Summers are also popular for vacations. Children are super excited to go for outings. To get relief from uncomfortable heat, people make plans to go to hill stations.

If not hill stations, then they plan to go to cities situated near the coast. The Ocean or sea neutralizes the temperature and provides instant relief. There are many places where you can go to spend your summer vacation:

Manali

This city in Himachal Pradesh is the most popular tourist destination during summer vacations. It is often crowded during this period because it offers multiple adventurous sports activities in the snow.

Apart from families, this place is a famous honeymoon destination for newly married couples. You must have heard about people telling adventurous stories about their time spent in Manali.

Mall road is famous for shopping and restaurants. People also go to the Hadimba Devi temple and museum of Himachal culture and folk arts. There is a facility for camping, rafting and paragliding for tourists who go there.

If you do not want to experience any sports activities then this place is a heaven for nature lovers. The site of snow-capped mountains is pleasurable.

Shimla

Shimla is a beautiful city in Himachal Pradesh which also serves as its capital. To enjoy snowfall, people plan trips to Shimla. 

Some of the popular places to visit in Shimla are Mall road, Jakhu hill,  green valley, Kufri, viceregal lodge, Himalayan bird park,  Kali Bari temple, etc. Shimla gets its name from the ancient temple of Kali Bari temple.

If you go to Shimla then you should definitely ride the toy train, it is one of the experiences that you should not miss.

The Chadwick waterfall is one of the most visited sites. If you want to visit the forest and absorb natural beauty then Majathal sanctuary is the perfect destination.

Mount Abu

This is a hill station situated in Rajasthan. It is situated in the Aravalli mountain range. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli range and is situated near Mount Abu. Situated at a height of 1722 metres from sea level, this is a perfect spot for adventure.

You can enjoy boating in Nakki Lake. Shikaras and Pedal Boats are available for boating purposes. There is Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary where you can go if you want to explore the rich flora and fauna of the region. 

Jeep Safari is available for tourism. The dilwara temple is a pilgrimage place for the Jains. It was made between the 11th and 13th centuries.

It is famous for its architecture. There are many more places you can visit with the help of a local guide.

Rishikesh

This is a sacred place situated in Uttarakhand. It is famous for its ghats, temples, yoga centres, river water sports etc. You can walk over Lakshman jhula and Ram jhula which are built over the river Ganga.

Sit and watch the river flow vigorously at its full capacity. This place is famous for its serene and spiritual environment.

You can enjoy river rafting in the Ganges. You can also witness the grand Ganga Aarti which is performed every evening. Camping, cliff jumping, and Bungee jumping are some adventure activities you can partake in.

Gangtok

This is a beautiful place in North East India which you should visit at least once in your lifetime. This place is known for its hilly region surrounded by lush green nature.

There are many waterfalls which you can visit. Nathula pass is a very popular tourist  site which you should not miss. Gangtok is also famous for its Buddhist culture and monasteries.

Rumtek monastery situated on a hill is one of the largest monasteries in that region. It offers a beautiful view of the entire City. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake is famous for the mesmerising beauty of the alpine forest.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station situated at a height of 2050 metres above sea level. This place was known as the summer capital by Britishers. It is known for its famous Darjeeling tea.

You will get to see many tea plantations on the way around the city. Darjeeling ropeway is a perfect adventure as it offers a spectacular view of the valley.

Tiger hill is also a place where people go to see the sunrise. Other places you can go to are Nightingale Park, Batasia loop, Himalayan mountaineering institute etc.

Majuli

This is the largest river island in the world. It is located on the Brahmaputra river. This place has a rich cultural heritage and is a tourist attraction.

You can visit its famous religious sites such as Kamalabari Satra and Dakhinpat Satra. You can also visit Garmur. Far from the crowd, this place is rich in scenic beauty.

Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a holy place for Hindus. It is located in the Western ghats and is known for the origin of the river Krishna. This hill station is famous for the lush green view it provides.

There are many places to visit such as Chinaman’s fall, Wilson Point, Dhobi Waterfall, Arthur’s Seat, Elephant’s Head Point etc. This place is rich in natural heritage and it also connects us to nature.

Ooty

This hill station is situated in South India. It is a popular place to go for couples and nature lovers. Many song shootings have been done in the natural beauty of this place.

You can visit the Nilgiri mountain railway, Ooty lake, dolphin’s nose, the Ooty botanical gardens, Rose garden of Ooty etc.

Mussoorie

Situated at a height of 7000 feet above sea level, this hill station is a popular tourist destination. It is famous for the ropeway adventure and mesmerising views. Popular places to visit are  kempty Falls, Dalai hills, gun hill, Mussoorie Mall road etc.

These are some of the places you should visit to make your summer vacations memorable.