Leisure Destinations

India presents a beautiful array of amazing tourist destinations to unwind, explore and enjoy a vacation with your loved ones.

With many scenic destinations and hill stations, the holiday spots in North India present varied options for you to have a memorable holiday, be it with your family, partner or just by yourself for that solace. The tranquility, culture, ancient heritage, charming art, architecture and cuisines are the specialties of this region that are explored and loved by the tourists who come here.

Here is a list of leisure destinations popular in North India:

Nainital
Nainital is famous for Naini Lake which is associated with a mythology. It is referred to as lakes of three sages and has many beautiful lakes. Nainital serves to be a leisure destination for its beautiful landscape and serene surroundings. While planning a trip to Nainital do not miss out on the following places- Naina Peak, Hanumangarhi, the Land's End, Tiffin Top, Eco Cave Garden and a lot many places to indulge in. You could also go for various fun adventurous activities like trekking, horse riding and boating.

Dharamsala
It is a scenic hill station in the Kangra Valley much loved by local as well as foreign tourists. Attractive surroundings and scenic locales, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. The snowline here is perhaps easily accessible than any other hill station. Dharamsala has become international with Tibetan settlements and ever since Dalai Lama chose this as his home. The place also offers a quick snow line trek so that you get a chance to experience the fun of trekking in a short time. The famous places to visit around are McLeodganj, Dharamkot, War Memorial, Triund, and Naddi and so on. The best time to visit is during the summer; however avoid during the monsoons for there is danger of landslides!

Dehradun
The Capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is famously known as the Doon Valley. Dehradun attracts tourists for its pleasant weather and beautiful landscape. It is also the gateway to various places like Nainital, Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh. Apart from natural beauty, the city is also famous for Basmati Rice. Some of the attractions of the region are Tapkeshwar temple, Rajaji National park, Robber's cave, Sahastradhara and many more. Dehradun is also a haven for adventure junkies- trekking, paragliding, skiing and several water sports.

Amritsar
Amritsar is easily one of the most ancient and sacred cities in India. It literally means the pool of immortality. It is the centre of Sikh history and culture. The city is known worldwide for it is abode to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib). The popular tourist attractions here are Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana temple, Wagah Border, Ram Bagh and so on.

Ladakh
From trekking and mountaineering to Buddhist tours of monasteries, Ladakh has it all. It is known as Lama Land or Little Tibet. It is an epitome of Tibetan culture, monasteries and stunning landscape. The best place to visit in Ladakh are Leh- the Capital, Hemis, Alchi, Lamayuru monastery- the largest in Ladakh, Nubra valley and so on.

At the end, one can safely conclude that the leisure destinations offered by the North India region is a unique mix of nature, culture and all things exotic for its tourists, locals or foreigners. Here, the leisure vacations just get the perfect touch of self-pampering and self-discovery, which is appealing to one and all.