As the months of July and August receive a major proportion of the annual rainfall in the country, these are often coincided with traffic jams on national highways, clogging of roads due to landslides, floods, etc. Being in the mid of the financial quarter, this also happens to be the period when the work load is fairly low for most companies. For the ones bitten by the travel bug, this translates into one thing and one thing only- weekend breaks! But then again, where to go and what to do with the rain gods mercilessly showering away?! We suggest you some off-beat and interesting places where you could unwind during the monsoon months.
Lahaul Spiti: Himachal Pradesh has become a favorite for the young traveler in recent times. Despite all the buzz about this mountainy terrain infested state, there’s still secluded corners not very far away from populous tourist destinations. One such elusive part is the district of Lahaul & Spiti, with an annual average rainfall of 170 mm, this is as arid as you’d expect a mountain desert to be. The valley has numerous hidden mountain villages for you to explore and finding a corner to chill at shouldn’t be a humungous task here! The route to the valley is through the Rohtang Pass of Manali, and is buzzing with crowds headed towards Ladakh at this time of the year. Landslides are common in this part, and it is best to cover yourself under the umbrella of a travel and health insurance
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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand: Dotted by flowers of many different kinds, the Valley of Flowers is a must visit for explorers of nature and hidden beauty of sorts. Trekking in this huge valley is extremely fulfilling, as every patch leads to something unique. Climbing the high mountains is likely to offer you a peak into things more than just breathtaking views. The rains bring out the best vegetation on the mountainside, which is carpeted by snow on most other times of the year. Taking a guide while camping on the foothills is recommended, but these can only help you to a certain extent in case of any emergency in this trek. As adventure sports of any sort have a certain risk involved, it is best to get family travel insurance when visiting the valley. There are a lot of Insurance companies specializing in travel insurance for domestic as well as international travel.
