This summer, Travel to the Coolest Places in India

During the grueling summer season, many families in India start planning for their annual vacations to beat the heat. In fact, the top summer travel search trends released by Google India in May 2017 reveal that overall travel related queries witnessed 53% year on year growth in February-April 2017. There has also been 70% year on year growth in queries originating from non-metro cities.

With some incredible flight offers on domestic flights to choose from, this is the right time for you to plan a quick getaway to a summer destination with friends or family. Here are some choices for you to consider.

Top 5 Places to Visit This Summer

1. Leh, Ladakh – With plenty of wildlife and picturesque locations, Leh and Ladakh are two dream destinations for any nature lover. You can also feed your desire for some adventure by indulging in river rafting, mountaineering, mountain biking and trekking. 
2. Goa – The beautiful beaches in North and South Goa are just what you need to escape the scorching heat of the Indian summer. The state will also offer you some of the best destinations from a historical significance, such as the famous Se Cathedral at Old Goa, which is considered to be a marvelous example of Portuguese architecture, and the Mahadeva Temple that traces its origins to the Kadamba period. 
3. Bagdogra – In the state of West Bengal lies the beautiful hill station of Darjeeling. Known for its extremely pleasant climate, this is an ideal travel destination for anyone looking to beat the summer heat. 
4. Srinagar – Srinagar is the heart of Jammu and Kashmir, a place once described so beautifully by the ancient Sufi poet, Amir Khusro, who remarked, “Agar Firdaus bar ru-ye zamin ast, Hamin ast o hamin ast o hamin ast,” which when translated to English means, “If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is this, it is this, it is this.” 
5. Port Blair – An absolute favourite town for a lot of foreign and domestic visitors round the year, Port Blair is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. You will be amazed to explore the unending beauty of this place, from its beautiful parks to cultural museums, beaches, the infamous cellular jail and a lot more.

You can pick from any of these travel destinations since these places are known for their cooler weather conditions throughout the year. To ensure you end up saving on travel and accommodation-related expenses, you must ideally do the travel planning quite early, before the onset of the summer season. This will help you get great summer offers on domestic flights and hotel bookings.