Destinations
Every destination below has at least one planned trip behind it, no dead ends, just starting points.
Sacred ghats, the Ganga aarti and the oldest living city on the river.
Best time: October to March
Ram Mandir darshan and the Saryu ghats; a short, calm yatra.
Bhagsunag temple, Tibetan monasteries and mountain calm.
Best time: March–June, September–December
Khajji Nag temple, Panchpula and the 'Mini Switzerland' meadow.
The Vaishno Devi yatra and a complete, well-arranged darshan.
Best time: All year (peak March–October)
Golden Temple serenity, langar and the Wagah Border ceremony.
Dal Lake houseboats, Gulmarg meadows, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Best time: April–October
High-altitude roads, Key/Tabo monasteries and Chandra Taal.
Best time: June–October
Living root bridges, Cherrapunji waterfalls and the Dawki river.
Best time: October to May
Tawang Monastery, Sela and Bum La passes (ILP required).
Forts, palaces and markets — Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal.
Mehrangarh Fort, the blue city and Umaid Bhawan.
The golden fort, havelis and a night in the desert dunes.
Lake Pichola, City Palace and a calm lakeside pace.
Hadimba temple, Solang snow sports and the Parvati cafes.
Best time: March–June, September–November (snow: December–February)
