Colourful kites, smart parades, delectable barbecues, children waving flags and fireworks bursting in air. The long Independence Day weekend is tailor-made for a quintessential all-Indian summer getaway, as destinations around the country woo families with events that celebrate all that’s kesariya, white, and green. The options for fun are as varied as the colours in those fireworks: head to a city for big parades and a splash of culture, sprawl on a blanket under the starry sky, or experience a little bit of both. Here’s a sampling of some top packages for families this Independence Day weekend to some of the most-sought after destinations in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand.

The Fort Unchagaon

The Fort Unchagaon stands majestically in village Unchagaon. [...] Continue Reading…

Himalayan region is no doubt a blessing in disguise for the nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts, who wish to take the rare experience of wilderness. There is a long list of such trekking destinations located in the Himalayan mountains and challenge trekkers from far away places to come and show their sporting spirits along with guts. Counted amongst the youngest mountain ranges on the earth, Himalayas offer trekkers with spectacular sights and many things to explore, which definitely make a memory in their life experiences. Spreading from North India to North Eastern states, Himalayan mountain range covers many beautiful states like, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Nature has bestowed everything on these Himalayan [...] Continue Reading…

Garhwal and Kumaon regions are situated in one of the beautiful Himalayan states, Uttarakhand. A paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts, Garhwal and Kumaon areas have been endowed with spiritual bliss and fascinating beauty. Himalayan foothills of Garhwal and Kumaon are ideal for trekking enthusiasts. The evergreen hills here are covered with dense forests of Deodar, Oak and Pine trees and have been blessed with flora, fauna and a number of bird species. These areas are also famous for Hindu pilgrimage tours. It attracts trekkers from around the world to quench their thirst of exploring nature in Himalayas. Trekking in Himalayas gives you an unforgettable life experience of exploring the rugged beauty of its lofty mountains [...] Continue Reading…

There are two parts of the Bellows Beach, one is open only in weekends to the masses and general public from 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM and the other section is military-only part which remains open in weekdays only for military members. In addition to the shallow waters perfect for beginner surfboarders and swimmers there are two lifeguard stations (on weekends and during summer). There are plenty of other facilities which make the beach more comfortable to spend a day and even if you want to spend a night. To spend a night, all you have to do is to get the camping permit. There is plenitude of picnic tables, shady areas, rest rooms, showers, reef area. Cabins is the [...] Continue Reading…