Beyond Diaries

 

And I could not help but agree with Romain Rollan so much more now!

Travelling has as of late seen an inclination towards it by individuals from different communities. The travel situation here in India has likewise brought an extraordinary transformation with people now entertaining themselves into travelling more than ever.

I am, certainly one among them since travel is the best out house pleasure. It not only gives you a chance to discover the best things around but moreover gives you an insight of the beauty around. India has a rich heritage with numerous places to be explored yet.

In this way, before you are prepared to set your foot on board and travel abroad, here are 2 places which are an absolute necessity to visit in India. Throughout the years, they have been a fascination for sightseers from around the world and being an Indian, I am certain you would not have any desire to miss this brilliant possibility of exploring your country. I am similarly eager to get my hands on these 2 places. Added to the bucket list already!

So all the travel junkies out there, grab that backpack of yours and set it for some action.

1. Get captivated in the Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand

 

Housed in my local and so being somewhat biased, it is certain to get the primary spot in the list. The Valley of Flowers is located in the Chamoli region of Uttarakhad. It is endowed with eye captivating endemic value and a home to a few rare endangered animal species too. The beautiful perspective will leave you enchanted. Aside from being a garden of Alpine flowers , you can also find streams and the wonderful view of the western Himalayas. A look into the history unveils that this charming spot was found in 1831 when 3 Britishers lost their direction and arrived up here. They were so captivated by the scenic view that they named it the “Valley of Flowers”

Directions: This spot is 600 Kms from Delhi and 300 Kms from Rishikesh, close to Badrinath. From Delhi it’s a 6 hours ride till Rishikesh via roadways. To reach the valley one will need to take the road till Govindghat which is 20 kms before Badrinath. The street is motor abled and one can easily hire a jeep to the place. From Govindghat, the trek begins to the Valley of Flowers.

Timings: The Valley of Flowers open each year from 1st June till 4th October and the timings are from 7 AM till 5PM. It is better to reach the gate by 6:45am and start your journey back by 1:30 or 2pm latest so as to reach the gate by 5pm.

Best time to visit: Maximum number of flowers can be seen amid the month of July and August. Still, the best time relies upon one’s wish and comfort to visit the spot. Amid winters, the valley is weighed down with a thick cover of snow.

Caution: Make sure that you run into this place with a group and not solo.

 

2. Sandhan valley, Valley of Shadows for an extraordinary adventure

 

Moving down, we have something extremely thrilling in the Sahyadris. The Sahyadri mountain extent is a home to the most daring valleys in India. The Sandhan valley is an entrancing mix of a valley and a canyon. The valley is narrow and a trek through the same is without a doubt a lifetime experience. This valley is a 300ft profound cut in the Sahyadri moutains and close to Bhandardara. While you stroll through this utterly narrow space, entertain yourself in the expansiveness of the 300ft high rock walls on both the sides.

Normally a day’s trek is suggested to the visitors. One can likewise enjoy sports like rappelling over there. Sandhan valley trek is thought to be a standout amongst the most grueling treks in India thus armor yourself with a host of things such as trekking shoes and a backpack.The path is not easy as one needs to stroll through a few ponds, several times the water getting till the neck level. Pondering what’s so challenging? Hang on till you find that the best way to get down is by means of rappelling and that too along a 50ft waterfall. This most likely is a trekkers heaven and an absolute trek spot of Maharashtra.

 

Directions: Sandhan valley is situated close to the Samrad town in Maharashtra. To arrive, one can take a local train from Mumbai C.S.T station till Kasara. It takes 3 hours by means of train to arrive at Kasara station. From Kasara, one can get a Jeep to Samrad town and trek from that point. It is better to go along a group for all your trekking encounters. It stays closed in the monsoon and thus the best time would be in the winter.

Ohh wait! The debilitating trek goes on for around 14-15 hours! Ready right?

Alert: Get here only if you have encountered trekking some time before. This spot is not a decent decision for beginners.

It’s time for some trip planning!

Peace! love! joy!