The beginning of April marks the start of the new financial year and the summer season. After a hectic month of March, many people plan their holidays during this month. With the sun already grilling parts of North India, travellers like to escape to places where they can find peace and witness pleasant weather.
If you are looking for ideal places to hit this month, you have landed on the right page. Here are eight recommendations for you from various states of India.
Located in Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is known as Mini Switzerland because of its lush green and mesmerising landscape. It is renowned among tourists for its dense forests, temples and meadows.
People add sightseeing, jungle safari, paragliding, zorbing and horse riding to their itinerary to make the best of a short holiday at this hill station.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are perfect to explore this month. Visiting Andaman is a one-of-kind-experience. Apart from Port Blair, there are multiple islands that you can explore here.
You should add Swaraj Dweep, Barren Island, Little Andaman, Rangat, Havelock Island, Rutland Island and Long Island to your itinerary. Apart from deep sea diving and water games, you can also explore the Cellular Jail, Naval Marine Museum and the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and was established as a pilgrimage centre for Buddhists in the 1840s. It is famous for offering a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world.
Travellers like to visit Ban Jhakri Falls Park, Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, Tashi View Point, Bakthang Waterfall and Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park. Adventure enthusiasts can also try paragliding and be mesmerised by the bird's view of the lush green hills.
If you want to explore steep hills, get acquainted with flora and fauna, visit the coffee plantations and capture beautiful views, Coorg in Karnataka is the right destination to hit in April.
Places to visit nearby include Abbi Falls, The Raja’s Seat, Nagarhole National Park, Madikeri Fort, Iruppu Falls and Tibetan Golden Temple. Your vacation here will be all about spending time amidst of natural beauty and rejuvenating your body.
Coonoor in Tamil Nadu boasts a stunning landscape and is surrounded by Nilgiri Hills. It is known for public gardens featuring roses, rhododendrons and eucalyptus trees.
If you plan a holiday here, Brooklands Tea Estate, Laws Falls, Wellington Lake and Catherine Water Falls View Point can be a part of your itinerary. Trekking is an activity that you can indulge in to explore the green terrain.
Shimla (places to visit in Shimla) lies in the foothills of the Himalayas and is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. In the past, it existed as the summer capital for Britishers. The famous Kalka-Shimla Railway line was completed in 1903.
Mall Road is famous for shopping and taking a stroll in the evening. There are many luxurious stays here that offer a stunning view and modern amenities to make your stay memorable.
Matheran is a hill station in Maharashtra, about 2 hrs and 30 minutes from Mumbai. It has pleasant weather and features reversed colonial architecture. An interesting fact about this lush-green destination is that motor vehicles are banned here. So you will experience serenity away from noise and air pollution.
Places to visit here include Panorama Point, Charlotte Lake, Louisa Point, One Tree Hill Point, Irshalgad Fort and Mount Barry among others.
Kasauli is one of the most famous hill stations in India among travellers. It is known for Christ Church, Sunset Point and Kasauli Brewery. Adrenaline junkies like to try paragliding and trekking here.
