Top 10 most visited places in summer vacation

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India is a diverse country. It is adorned by the Himalayas in the north and the Indian Ocean in the south. It has several mountains, beaches, plains and also plateaus. In summer, the scorching heat of the sun drives us to go out to cool places. The hill stations become the hub for tourism from April to July. The concept of hill stations was given and popularized by Britishers who built them to prevent themselves from the scorching heat of the sun in the Plains.

Summer vacations means lots of traveling. Things like Packing bags, carrying a DSLR, and going out to a pleasant destination with friends and family, gives thrill and excitement. People start planning about their travel destination months before summer vacation to finalize their tickets and hotels. Here are some places which are most visited during summer vacations:

Manali

This place is a mixture of green mountains and snow-capped hilly terrain. It is full of natural beauty and provides us with multiple adventurous activities. Manali has many beautiful locations which are a must-visit. The Solang valley provides many adventurous activities such as paragliding and snow sports. The natural beauty of flowing water in the river Beas is pleasant to look at. There is a Jogini waterfall amongst the green mountainous terrain. Then we have Manikaran Gurudwara and Hidimba Devi temple. The Manu temple is must visit. People also go to Rohtang pass to enjoy the snow. People are seen enjoying water rafting on the river Beas.

Rishikesh

This place is the center of adventure for youth and there is a yoga hub for spiritually conscious people. Not only Indians but also foreigners come to Rishikesh to cherish precious moments of their life practicing spirituality. This is the best place in Uttarakhand where you can sit at the banks of the river Ganga and enjoy the scenic beauty all around. Adventurous activities which people enjoy doing in Rishikesh are camping and river rafting in the Ganges. There is an ayurveda ashram which offers yoga packages for keen learners.

Ladakh

When we come across this name, high altitude motor riding comes to our mind. A long drive with friends to Ladakh on a motorbike gives goosebumps even when thought about. It is also known as the land of high passes and records the lowest temperature during winters in India. It is also a center of Tibetan monasteries where you can see Llamas and the Buddhist lifestyle. River rafting on the Indus River is a popular sport here.

Nainital

This place is one of the centers which is crowded in midsummer. People from all over the country come to enjoy the cool weather. The Naina Devi temple is a must-visit and it is advised that you should do trekking to this temple. Other activities which can be done here are boating in Naini lake, Bhimtal, Sattal etc. Walking all around to enjoy the natural beauty is one of the things you should do

Lonavala

This is a center of adventure, which attracts young people from all over the country. Hiking is one of the things you could do here. There is Kune Waterfall where people enjoy the natural beauty, visiting Lohagad Fort, and trekking at the Canyon Valley are some of the popular sports.

Shimla

This city is also known as the queen of all the hill stations. The temperature here remains pleasant and hotels are full of visitors and tourists throughout the summers. Even if you do not go to practice any adventurous sport, this place satisfies you with the natural beauty it offers. Mall road is full of eatables and other accessories which keep the visitors busy. People also visit Christ Church to get a glimpse of British architecture

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

If you are a beach lover, then this is the perfect holiday destination for summer vacation. This place is surrounded by water and covered with tropical rainforest. Viewing the sunset and sunrise from these Islands is one of the activities which people love to do. Water sports activities are popular in this place. People also do bird watching.

Munnar

A beautiful place in Kerala which is a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers. It is covered with natural beauty throughout. It is a small place situated in Western ghats which offers a cool environment. Therefore, visitors come here. One of the popular things people do here is trekking to anamudi peak. This place is famous for its elephant ride. You can see the tea plantations all around. There are some lakes which can be visited in Munnar.

Gangtok

This capital city of Sikkim is one of the tourist destinations in North East India. Situated in the terrain of the Himalayas, this place offers views of natural beauty to visitors. It is a home to many Buddhist monasteries. It also offers trekking to peaks. River rafting on river Teesta is a popular sport. Paragliding and yak riding also can be seen here.

Dharamshala

This is a hill station which is home to Buddhist culture. It is known as the home of the Dalai Lama. Eating fried momos known as dumplings in the cool weather of Dharamshala makes one feel like they are in 7th heaven. The scenic beauty of Kangra valley makes it a popular tourist spot.

These are some places which you can consider for spending summer vacations. Holidays become memories when they are loaded with experiences.