In May visit these places in North India
- Mount Abu
Mount Abu lies in Aravali Mountain Range and the only hill station in desert state Rajasthan. This place is popularly known as the oasis in the desert and is one lovely destination to visit in India during May. There are several lakes, green forests, rivers and waterfalls to cool down at. There is one famous spot that got its name from the look of it. It is called Toad Rock because it resembles a toad. People can climb atop the rock and even sit to get a view over the Nakki Lake. It gives an amazing feel. Dilwara Jain Temples, Abbu Road, Achalgarh Village, Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi Temple and Wildlife Sanctuary are the top tourist attractions of Mount Abu.
- Kashmir
The word Kashmir makes people to think of snow and the melting Himalayas into lakes. The Valley is full of lakes and multicolored flora surrounding them. Take an amazing boat ride in Dal Lake, the waters reflecting the sun rays and colorful flowers during May. This is the most popular spot people opt for honeymoon and the first thought for a holiday visit in Summer.
- Shimla
Shimla is one of the popular hill stations in India for honeymoon, explore the nature and adventurous activities. The gives the best experience of the olden western countryside. Walk down the street with churches and cathedrals to bring peace to the soul. There are various restaurants, resorts and spas to cool off. There is a Golf course close by and the soft weather and lush greeneries makes this an ideal time and way to cool off in May. If you hang on to the first week of June in this capital city of Himachal Pradesh, get to take part in the Summer Festival & Baby Pageants too. The most visible landmark in Shimla is the Christ’s Church. Jakhoo Hill, Naldehra Peak, Chadwick Falls, Kufri and Chail are the topmost attractions to visit here. Don’t miss the joy ride of most popular Toy Train of Shimla.
- Tawang
Tawang is the part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. This place has one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries which are a major tourist attraction. This is not such a well known place but one of the best places to explore on your next holiday trip in Summer in India. Moreover there are many water spots to visit like lakes including Pankang Teng Tso Lake & Nuranang Waterfall. Climb up to the Gorichen Peak & experience Paradise Lake at Sela Pass. Tawang Monastery, Taktsang Gompa, Bumla Pass, Jaswant Garh, Bap Teng Kang Waterfall and Tawang War Memorial are the popular places to visit here.
- Gangtok
Gangtok is located in the Himalayas of Sikkim, so this makes it another great destination to visit in the hot month of May. The Himalayan picturesque valleys along with the Buddhist monasteries and green tea plantations make the finest combo to holiday in North India. Moreover, get to view some of the world’s highest peaks from here and visit Rumtek Monastery, Nathula Pass, Tosmgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Ban Jhakri Falls, Himalayan Zoological Park etc.
- Pachmarhi
This hill station is another quiet summer getaway located right in the middle of the country in Madhya Pradesh. There are caves & waterfalls to cool off the summer heat. These include Pachmarhi Lake for boating and Apsara Vihar pond to take a dip. Trekking and visit the Pandava Caves. There are several other things to do here while visiting like the famous Bee falls that takes you back to an ancient forest look. The pretty waterfalls are supposed to be clean drinking water supplied to the whole of Pachmarhi. The Handi Khoh and is located in dense forests, these beautiful ravines have a mythological story behind them. The Forsyth point or Priyadarshani Point is the highest point where you get an eagle’s eye view.
