Cool Adventures

As Summer Draws Close We Bring You a List of Places to See in India While You Escape the Heat.

Uttarakhand

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the location of this state is indicated in its very name – Uttarakhand – the Northern Land. If you’re planning a trip to Uttaranchal, give yourself plenty of time to take in its splendours. There are several wildlife sanctuaries to choose from. The Jim Corbett National Park is synonymous with tigers. Nainital and Mussoorie are hugely popular hill stations. Adventure lovers can try their hand at kayaking, paragliding and whitewater rafting. If you just want some peace, visit some of the remote villages that seem to be caught in a time warp.

Himachal Pradesh

Him means ‘snow’ in Sanskrit, and Himachal Pradesh, roughly translated, means the ‘Land of Snow’. The region was also once known as deva bhumi or Land of Gods. Replete with scenic beauty, this northern Indian State is a favourite holiday and honeymoon destination.

The capital, Shimla, was also the summer capital of the British during colonial rule. It was here that the decision to partition the country was finally taken. Today, Dharamshala city is the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile, led by the Dalai Lama.