Best Places To Tavel In India Before You Turn 30
It’s no secret that Goa is a favourite beach destination in India. It has a laid-back lifestyle, hippie vibe, glorious scenic beaches, natural tranquillity, beach sports, and awesome parties.
The hotels and resorts in Goa slash their prices during summer, but the facilities are just as good as at other times of year. What’s more, flights to Goa are cheaper. So, if you want a luxurious holiday on a shoestring budget, head to Goa this summer.
In summer, it’s easier to snag a table at a beach shack to enjoy a romantic evening by candle light, away from prying eyes! Alternatively, enjoy a quiet, serene sunset cruise along the Mandovi River.
Water sports definitely shouldn’t be missed on a trip to Goa: parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, wind surfing, banana boat ride, scuba diving, dolphin spotting, snorkeling… Get ready for an adrenaline rush!!!
Best time to visit: November to February.
How to reach??
1- By railway: Madgaon Railway Station and Thivim Railway Station are the main railway heads of Goa.
2- By air: Dabolim International Airport is the major airport in Goa.
3- By sea: You can also opt for ferry services which is an excellent way of commuting. You can take a ferry from Mumbai to Panaji and easily reach Goa.
4- By road: Margao Bus Terminal, Kadamba Bus Terminal, and Mapusa Bus Terminal are best connected bus terminals in Goa. However, many people prefer taking a car/bike ride from Mumbai and Pune.
Attractions: Beaches like Vagator, Calangute, Anjuna, Colva, & Benaulim, Fort Aguada, Church of Mae De Deus, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Temple of Bodgeshwar, Dudhsagar Waterfalls, St Xavier’s Church, Grand Island (for watersports), Deltin Royale Casino and clubs like Cafe Mambos,Titos, LPK (Love Passion Karma), SinQ, & Club Cubana.
Things to Do: Take the famous cruise from Mumbai to Goa.
Events: Sunburn Festival in December
Water Sports at Baga and Calangute Beaches: Kneeboarding, Kayaking, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing, Scuba Diving, White Water Rafting
Famous Markets: Anjuna Flea Market, Panjim Market, Mackie’s Night Bazaar, Saturday Market
Best Resorts Near Baga Beach: Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Resort Rio
Mcleodganj – Little Lhasa
I have recently been to Mcleodganj and have had a delightful experience. Mcleodganj is a suburb area of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
Visit Mcleodganj For:
1. Breathtaking scenic beauty of Mcleodganj: Hill stations are famous for their scenic beauty and Mcleodganj is no behind when it comes to visual treat. The best part being, you will be able to witness fog, greenery, ice and sunlight all in one frame.
2. Dalai Lama temple: Dalai Lama temple is the first thing that comes up in the list of places to see in Mcleodganj. It’s grandeur clearly suffices its popularity. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful temples you should have ever been.
4. The trek to Triund will bring the best out in you: One thing that you cannot miss for the world is the trek to Triund. It is a trek of 9 kilometers. You can cover the first 3 kilometers by a taxi but after that you will have to be on foot. It is a rough trek of 6 kilometers. It is tiring and will definitely cause every inch of your muscle ache very hard in the end. But every bit of it is worth because of scenic beauty that you will get to see.
Best time to visit: September to June
How to reach??
1- By road: Numerous state government & private buses ply between Mcleodganj and various cities of north India like Delhi, Chandigarh, Dharamshala etc. on a regular basis. Passengers can take a bus till Mcleodganj bus stand and then hire a taxi.
2- By air: Gaggal Airport (18 km away) is the nearest airport.
3- By railway: The nearest rail head is Pathankot Railway Station (89 km away)
Attractions: Kangra Fort, Bhagsunath Temple, Bhagsu Falls, Namgyal Monastery, Dalai Lama Temple complex, HPCA Stadium, tea plantations of Kangra valley, and Triund trek.
Must Visit Restaurants: Nick’s Italian Kitchen, Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant.
Srinagar – City of Lakes
April is when summers start getting really hot in India. It is the best time to escape to one of the cooler places of the country. One of the finest summer destinations of India is the wonderful city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Abundant in natural beauty as well as cultural activities, Srinagar is the perfect place for a break from the heat as well as the daily routine.
Srinagar is home to Asia’s biggest tulip garden which is at its best during April. Open till April 15, the Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden gives you the opportunity to check out around 60 varieties of tulips.
The Dal Lake is one of the biggest draws in the city of Srinagar. A boat ride here can be a rejuvenating experience and takes you through some marvelous views of snow-clad mountains.
April is the beginning of summer in Kashmir. During this season, the Kashmir valley gets covered in blossoms making it an ideal time to explore the natural beauty of the place.
Best time to visit: April to September
How to reach??
1-By Roadway: Unless you are traveling from a city of Jammu & Kashmir, road is not a preferred way to reach Srinagar.
2- By Air: Srinagar has its own airport.
3-By Railway: The Srinagar Railway Station is under construction. Till then, passengers can take a train to Udhampur Railway Station (229 km from Srinagar).
Attractions: Dal Lake (boating in shikaras & nightstays in houseboats), Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Tomb of Zin-ul-Abidin, Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque, and Shankaracharya Hill, Pari mahal, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
Restaurants In Srinagar: Mughal Darbar, Cafe De Linz
Famous Lakes In Srinagar: Nagin lake, Dal lake.
Andaman – The Beach Heaven
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the Maritime Southeast Asia. The summer heat is scorching hot but the fall seems to be a great time to visit. From the moment you land on Port Blair, all you will see is the blue ocean and the azure sky.
Visit Andaman For:
1- Weather and Ambience: It is mostly sunny and occasionally drizzles. The weather could be called the “Goldilocks” weather as you will never need a blanket at night or an air conditioner during the day.
2- Adventure Sports: Other places don’t seem to match up to the level of Andaman when ‘adrenaline junkie’ is your middle name. You can go parasailing at speeds of 40-70 mph against the strong winds or you could walk on the sea bed, strolling around fishes and turtles or you could go kayaking amongst the mangroves, get on a banana boat or the clichéd but classic, jet skiing in the ocean.
3- Scuba Diving- Scuba diving as an adventure sport is highly recommended. The trainers will train you properly before you go for your dive, like learning how to communicate under water. You will be taken amongst the coral reefs and you’ll see organisms of every possible color in the spectrum – creatures you have only seen on National Geographic. After coming out of the water, I guarantee you’ll have a tough time coming back to reality.
Best time to visit: November to mid-May
How to reach??
1- By Air: Vir Savarkar Airport in Port Blair is the archipelago’s major airport.
2- By Sea: Ships ply between Haddo Wharf Port in Port Blair and cities of Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam.
Attractions: Cellular Jail National Memorial, Radhanagar Beach, Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex in Port Blair, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Chidiya Tapu, and watersports like scuba-diving, snorkeling, & parasailing
Water activities: Banana boat rides, snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, undersea walking, speed boating, scuba diving and sport fishing.
Andaman Cruises: You can board a cruise to Andaman from Chennai, Vizag and Kolkata.
Average Temperature: 22 degrees Celsius (Min.) and 34 degrees (Max.)
Beaches of Andaman: famous beaches include, Radhanagar beach, Corbyn’s Cove, Wandoor Beach and Merk Bay Beach.
Leh-Ladakh – The Biker’s Paradise (The Little Tibet)
A destination that will always remain etched in a traveller’s mind, Ladakh is not just another destination BUT is a crosscut to a landscape that is a slice of solitude on Earth. You might be a skeptic traveller who is still worried about visiting Ladakh because of its altitude and remote location.
Visit Leh-Ladakh For:
1- Sweeping scenic beauty- Enclosed in between the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges, the Ladakh region is a highland that is layered in spectral of red, orange, brown, green, and grey with large crystal blue water bodies. The rugged landscape under the stark blue sky, aligned by snow crested peaks and some lush green patches of vegetation along the valleys formed by the perennial streams together make for a surreal scenic beauty.
2- Vibrant and Indigenous festivals- You might have read or heard about the indigenous culture of the Indo-Tibetans… about their lifestyle, rituals and festivals. Man!!! I bet it will be a pleasure to your eyes if you are visiting Ladakh during the auspicious festivals of Losar, Hemis, Naro Nasjal, Kalachakra, Dosmoche, Tak, and phyang. These festivals are not just vibrant and unique in their own ways, but if you trigger the traveller inside you… you will find a sensational vibe of ritual that drives away the evil spirit.
3- If you want to limber up your photography skills- The mountainscapes, desertscapes and riverscapes… altogether offers a wonderful scenic frame to limber up your photography skills. So you have got a chance to click countless candid moments. Not to miss moments are the heavenly horizons, unplugged landscapes, wildlife, culture and sparkling blue lakes.
Best time to visit: April to mid-May and mid-September to mid-October
How to reach??
1- By railway: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (700 km from Ladakh) is the nearest rail head. From here, one can hire a cab or board a JKSRTC bus to Ladakh.
2- By Air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is the airport connecting the region to other places by air.
3- By roadways: The most popular means of reach Ladakh remains to be road. Travelers can go on a bike/jeep ride to the destination. Bike trips from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Manali are most popular.
Attractions: Zanskar Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Khardung-La Pass, Spituk Gompa, and Hemis National Park
Rental bikes: You can rent a bike in Ladakh and it costs upto INR 2000 per day
Average temperature: 15 degree celsius (Min.) and 28 degree celsius (Max.)
Nearest Fuel stations: Nagbal, Ganderbal, Kargil and Khalsi are four fuel stations on the route of Srinagar Leh.
Accommodation: Stok Palace Heritage hotel and Shakti Himalaya are some of the accommodations you can stay at in Ladakh
Attractions: Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hill, Pangong lake and leh palace are a must visit.
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