The sun is making it tough for us to stay put in our places. Don’t we all just wish to take off on a vacation where it won’t be that hot and clingy? Well, it’s about time you plan your summer holidays and if you’re looking for ideas, here are 11 off-beat Indian destinations that will make your summer a cheerful one. These lesser-known spots will enable you to avoid the crowds and find solace this summer. Take a look.
1. Coorg in Karnataka is rich in flora and fauna and has some wild life sanctuaries too, to keep you entertained. Great place to be at peace.
2. Tawang a small town in Arunachal Pradesh is famous for the Twang Monastery and is an extremely peaceful and scenic place that promises serenity.
3. Munnar in Kerala is famous for its rich tea plantations and fresh air that make it a great vacation destination.
4. Coonoor is a hill station in Tamil Nadu known for its production of niligiri oil and tea. The silent town has a number of resorts that make it a great getaway.
5. Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley in Himachal Pradesh that is very close to nature. The beauty of Spiti is in the fact that it’s lesser-known.
6. Panchmari a hill station in Madhya Pradesh has some great resorts to help you relax and rejuvenate.
7. Wayanad is a district in Kerala with a rich forestation. It stands on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau and also extends to parts of the Western ghats making it a scenic destination.
8. Auli is a great ski destination of India situated in Uttarakhand and offers a great break from the regular vacation destinations.
9. Kalimpong is a hill station in West Bengal that lies in the Eastern Himalayas and is an ecological hotspot. You can also visit the Neora Valley National Park and get a sight of the tigers there.
10. Ranikhet, a hill station in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. With an altitude of 1,869 metres above sea level this place has a beautiful location that overlooks the western ghats and makes for a great place to unwind.
11. Bir, a small village in Himachal Pradesh is famous for paragliding activities that boasts of a tour of the Himalayan range from the sky and is actually a delight.