Spend Your Spring Break At These Beautiful Places

The air is cool but the days are warm. Spring is here and most of us are looking towards making the most of it before dreary summer strikes. Now that the school examinations are over or are on the verge of getting over, it is time to plan that perfect family vacation. So, bring to you some top choices from across the country:

Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim 

The state of Sikkim is beautiful through the year but in March and April it is even prettier. You can see subtle pink flowers called the rhododendrons blossom taking the beauty of the place to the next level and the place is a riot of colours. At the sanctuary is where you can take a trek and soak in the view of these beautiful flowers! The sanctuary is surrounded on the east by Chuba-Sagochen mountain ranges and on the west by Chomzomei Tso that extends till the Lava Pass. The Yumthang Chhu meanders through the sanctuary giving it a picturesque outlook.

Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand

The name is suggestive and the beauty can’t be captured in mere words. You need to be there to discover it. Uttrakhand is no doubt a beautiful state sitting south of the Himalayas. But during spring it turns into a beautiful and colourful sight. The hills come alive especially in the valley of flowers when the flowers bloom in the spring season making it a wonderful sight to see. A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometers in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers is set in the backdrop of the majestic Zanskar Ranges. Unspoiled by human invasions this imposing land lay iced up in the colder months, and burst into its majestic boom on the arrival of spring.

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

It is the season of bloom and you will find flowers in plenty now. Srinagar is a perfect example of nature being at its best during this season. With some of the most beautiful Mughal gardens in India, a trip to Srinagar is incomplete without visiting these gardens. Don’t forget to take a stroll in the Shalimar Bagh and Nishant Garden, two of the most beautiful and popular gardens in Srinagar. These two gorgeous gardens around the Dal lake will leave you speechless. You’ll spot perfect channels of water and a lot of diversity in both, flowers and colours, here.

Ranthambhore, Rajasthan

If you are a wildlife buff and are dying to spot a tiger or two in the wilderness, then you need to head to Ranthambhore National Park. The onset of summer is when the forest is at its barest and tiger spotting is the easiest. Located within the park is the Ranthambore Fort, which is one of the six forts in Rajasthan to be a part of the World Heritage Sites. Home to the most elusive leopards and the fishing cat, the Ganesh Temple is thronged by thousands of pilgrims during the annual Ganesh Festival. For those who can’t make it to the festival, any Wednesday is perfect to witness the deity dressed in decadence and worshipped in finery by the locals.

Coorg, Karnataka

While people visit Coorg through the year, March and April is the best time to visit the place. It is known as the coffee hub of India. In March and April white flowers of coffee make this place even more serene. The air is chilly and you can smell the fragrance of snow white coffee blossoms. It is a treat for all your senses. A paradise for beginners in trekking, Coorg also proves to be an elitist destination with 3 golf courses in Mercarra, Polibetta and Bitangla. Often referred to as the ‘Scotland of India’, Coorg calls for a spot on your bucket list for its mesmerising natural beauty