5 best summer vacation destinations for kids in India

With summer vacations going on, it’s time for kids to travel around, explore different places, and gather a lot of experiences. If you have also been planning to take your kids to a vacation, here are our favourite picks in India. Visit these places not only to have fun, but all to make memories of your lifetime.

Leave the noise of the city and enjoy this summer vacation with your kids in the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok. The kids will love the snow-white lands, pristine lakes, beautiful viewpoints, and majestic waterfalls that surround this place. It is one of the popular hill stations in India and is called the Paradise of the Northeast. Don’t let your kids miss the fantastic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. And for an adventurous kid, Gangtok offers many adventure activities, such as ropeway, Yak Safari, camping etc.

Visit Matheran in Mumbai to enjoy a pollution-free summer vacation with your kids. The air in Matheran city is so fresh that it soothes one’s nerves and calms the mind. It’s one of the famous summer tourist places in India. For some adventure, try to indulge in activities with your kids, such as paragliding, zip-lining, and much more.

Let your kids have a wonderful time and explore the various tribes in the only hill station of Gujarat, Saputara. It is less crowded and not so developed, and features peaceful environment. Let your kids observe and enjoy the art and process of extracting honey from the beehives. Apart from these, indulge in some thrilling activities, such as boating, camel riding, horse riding etc., with your kids in Saputara.

In South India lies this perfect summer vacation destination for kids, and that is Ooty in Tamil Nadu. It comprises various beautiful parks, pristine waterfalls and the most famous Doddabetta peak. Ooty is a perfect destination to enjoy pleasant weather, diverse flora and fauna, and the amazing tea plantations. One of its top attractions is the Pykara lake. Ooty has everything to make you and your kids feel impressed by it. For kids, the amazing toy train will surely make them excited about the journey.

To enjoy the beautiful sunrise and to explore famous Buddhist monasteries, visit Darjeeling, a hill station in West Bengal. Get lured by Darjeeling’s shining snow-capped mountains, the lovely tea gardens, and great sightseeing tours. Darjeeling has everything to make for an ideal summer vacation destination. The kids will definitely enjoy the toy train ride among the Himalayas. Don’t forget to visit the Shanti Stupa that depicts the avatars of Buddha, with your kids.