In India, August is the month of monsoon. So the touch of rain adds to the beauty of many tropical regions of India. The lush green landscape or the warm weather attracts tourists from across the world. Following are the best places to visit in August in India
India is a land of culture and traditions. Besides being famous for its rich culture this land offers a lot of natural beauty as well. There are many tourist places in India, which will make you stunned by the atmosphere and the serenity they own. This makes India wealthy with some mesmerizing locations that are yet to explored for their potential. Though there are ample of such destinations which one must visit in 2018 but among them, the five listed below are the hot favorite ones.
1. Landour
This place is at a distance of 35 km from Dehradun in Uttrakhand. It is one of the lesser explored towns. As crowd prefers going Mussorie, this place is advisable for people who want calm and serene environment. This place shows the magnificent view of mountains with the amazing weather. Even one can do trekking and enjoy bird watching. For summer gateway this is the perfect location. The ideal month for visiting the location is March to June.
2. Yumthang Valley
Yumthang Valley in Sikkim is a less explored one. This part of the northeast cannot be described in words. If offers an enthralling view of green pastures surrounded by serene Himalayan mountains. The weather here is perfect. You could even spot colorful birds over there. To the more, the land will provide you with a perfect spot for camping and trekking. This place is at a distance of 150 km from Gangtok. To explore this place the best time is from February to Mind June.
3. Sanchi
For the history lovers, this place is a must visit. The presence of rich cultural India can be experienced in Saanchi. This village of Sanchi is present in Madhya Pradesh which is the heart of India. The stupas built by Emperor Ashoka in the third century can be spotted here. The complex carvings on the stupas are absolutely a delight to watch. The Great Stupa present in Sanchi is the oldest structure in India. This structure is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Winters, especially the months of November to February are ideally suited for visitors to discover this place.
4. Sandakhpu
Sandakphu is popular among trekkers and adventurers as it is the highest peak in West Bengal region. It is also the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in the Darjeeling district which lies on the West Bengal-Nepal border. Some of the highest peaks in the world such as Everest and Kangchenjunga can be spotted from Sandakhpu. The flowers bloom here from April to May and that is the ideal time to visit this location. Even October to December can be preferred as the sky is clear and the peaks can be seen clearly.
5. Bir-Billing
This region is known as India’s paragliding capital. For an offbeat vacation in Himachal Pradesh, nothing could be better than this place. From the natural beauty or the mountains surrounding Bir-Billing, everything is superb in itself. Paragliding at this place will be a different experience. From Palampur, this place is at a distance of 35 km. If you are planning a trip to Bir-Billing then make it from March to May or October to November as it’s the best time to enjoy the weather and the environment of the place.
Thus, these are the destinations which are preferred by the tourist for the 2018 vacations. Though they are recently discovered but actually provide you with a lifetime experience.