Wondering why’d someone discuss having a cup of hot tea in their travel story than mentioning about their adventure? Well, that’s because adventure is not the only thing you seek when traveling to a new destination. For someone like me, the first thing I look for, especially when travelling to a destination nestled in the Himalayas, is – tea! A cup of hot, piping tea! Heavenly and pure bliss!
So, here in this travel story, I bring to you a list of some of the top destinations resting in the Himalayan region, where you can not only enjoy some of the best adventurous activities of the nation, but also savor a hot cuppa tea for a truly memorable experience.
A part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, Chandratal Lake is my first pick. Nestled at a height of 4300 meters above the sea level, this crystal-clear lake lies in the district of Spiti and Lahaul. This crescent-shaped lake is a paradise for trekkers, campers, and nature lovers. The best time to pay a visit to Chandratal is from June through September. The landscape speaks of lush meadows and brown rolling mountains, with the gorgeous Chandra River flowing below. During the day, the lake’s temperature remains mild. However, as the sun sets, the temperature drops as well. Accommodation is easily available and don’t forget to try the region’s local delicacies along with their special “masala chai.”
Situated amid the Himalayan Dhauladhar Mountain Range, Triund lies around 18 kilometers away from the city of Dharamsala. Over the years, Triund has become one of the top must-visit destinations owing to the area’s excellent trekking expeditions. The trek to this plan begins from McLeodGanj. Along the way, soak in the majestic beauty of the nature’s bounty. Do halt at various tea shops dotted along the way and relish a cup of hot tea with snacks and Maggie to refresh yourself.
The best time to visit Triund is from March through November. You can enjoy trekking from March till May and then from September till December. The region experiences heavy rainfall during the months of June and July. So, avoid visit Triund then.
This is one of my favorite picks. Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh and its scenic beauty is breathtaking and spellbinding. The aura of the region is serene and simply sitting alongside the lake gives you mind, body, and soul the relaxation it needs. Interestingly, many Bollywood movies and songs have also been shot here, at the Pangong Lake. During the winter months, this saline-water lake freezes making it an ideal spot for ice skating.
When in Pangong, you’ll find many small shacks dotting along the lake front. Savor their special maggie, omelets, and of course, hot tea!
Today we would take you on a virtual tour to the majestic Lake Ashinoko. This marvelous crater lake rests in the backyard of Mount Fujiyama in Japan. A real thrill for those innumerable visitors who barge in at the doorsteps of Mt Fujiyama during the winters just to have a sneak peek of this mesmerizing lake Ashinoko.
Ladakh is the home to some of the best picturesque views in India. But that?s not the end. Its surrounding areas have number of other beautiful destinations to make your holiday tour memorable. Pangong Lake in Ladakh is one of them. It is located about 160km away from Leh. The picturesque view of this lake is breath taking. You will be surely experiencing a wonderful drive to the lake. Your journey starts at Thiksey village. The vicinity is well known for its gigantic Buddhist monasteries, which cover up an entire mountain range. Earlier, Pangong Tso used to open to the Shyok River. But later the source was closed off for some natural damming. Presently, from the Indian side two different streams nourish the lake. As a result of this marshes and wetlands are formed at the edges of the lake. A chain of war memorials can be found in Tangste Valley which are built to commemorate the life sacrifice of the soldiers during the Indo-Chinese war of 1962. Army bunkers and trenches used during those days are present here till today. Sometimes you can see the sheepherders roaming around with their large herds of Pashima sheep. Apart from this you can spot some yaks with long tail. Call 08048736040 to Enquire
In the state of Uttrakhand, Nainital is a very famous tourist destination. The mall road is the major attraction of this place. To the more Naini Lake adds more charm to the beauty of Nainital. This place is worth spending a vacation because of the presence of serene environment and greenery all around. Having a room near the lake and on the mall road will be like a cherry on the cake as Nainital in itself is a beautiful place and having a room nearby to the hot favorite place will be total fun. So given below is the list of Top 5 Hotels in Nainital near Lake and Mall Road where you should stay to make your trip a memorable one.
Trekking is an activity which helps you to explore the world. A number of mountaineers and trekkers travel every year to explore the best of the treks around the world. Out of these treks, there is certain trek which is considered quite risky. Interestingly, some of them are present in the Himalayas. Given below is the list of treks in the Himalayas that put the dare back in daring.
Dubai home to numerous engineering marvels, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Canal, Dubai Frame, Palm Dubai, and Burj Al Arab and many more. Now there is a new, man-made lake that takes the shape of two gigantic hearts has been added to the list these marvels. Dubai has been a major tourist hub and has been attracting travelers from around the world just to explore and have an experience of man-made marvels, lavish malls and many more attracting sights, which you only get to see in Dubai. The heart shape lake also known as Love Lake has been carved out next to the man-made cluster of lagoons in Al Qudra, about 50 kilometers from Burj Khalifa. The Love-lake can be seen on the google maps as well, and the trees bordering the lake, make it spell the word ‘Love’ which is visible from the aerial view. Moreover, elated by the creation in the unveiling ceremony the Dubai crown prince, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, posted an aerial shot of the lake on Instagram this weekend and it has gone viral since. “To all of you,” the crown prince wrote in his social media post. And very soon the latest landmark starts to get views on the social media, one can have an enlarged view of the Lake of Love on Google Earth app, through drones or one can fly over the lake as well, with prior permissions taken from the government. There are a series of Lakes at Al Qudra and one can have leisure time with their family and friends, it's a great way to see Dubai's beautiful desert sunset with a waterfront view. You might also get the chance to spot a wildlife or two there and it is the only part of Dubai where wildlife resides in their natural habitat. If you are there early in the morning then you will be lucky enough to spot endangered and native birds, swans, geese, ducks, flamingos and many more. Tours facilities are also available to explore the whole area. If that's not enough to satiate your soul then one can also head to nearby Bab Al Shams – a five-star desert resort styled like an Arabian fort – for dinner with an amazing view of the sunset.
