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The journey and the destination is what really put the Valley of Flowers trek in Uttarakhand on our bucket list for both the young and the old. It is so well-endowed with great natural beauty that you would never want to come back. The trek may be incredibly intimidating, but sights of this colourful valley — which sits so pretty — is well-worth the trek.
Chitkul
If hill stations are a strain on your budget, Chitkul won’t be the case with its affordable homestays, friendly people and cosy cabin huts. It is the last inhabited village close to the Indo-China border. While, Chitkul is wallet-friendly for backpackers, it is even more rewarding for tourists’ intent on sightseeing - there is the Kagyuga temple, dense alpine forests, the wild Baspa river, apple orchards in plenty, Himalayan eagles and the wild fox to keep your camera active.
Khirsu
Spend a few days of May’s unbearable heat in Khirsu, a peaceful hamlet situated about 15 km from Pauri Garhwal. Dressed beautifully in green forest cover, this surprisingly unpopular but worthy destination is packed with deodar and oak trees; here, nature sings its music in sweet notes and hush tones by the day and soothing lullabies in the night. There are several vantage points in the region to take in the awe-inspiring views.
Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim
Gurudongmar Lake is to Sikkim what Mansarovar Lake is to Tibet. Famous as one of the world’s highest lakes, Gurudongmar is located to the north of the Kangchenjunga range. It remains frozen in winters and supplies water to the Teesta river. According to the local lore, in the 15th century, Guru Nanak Dev blessed the waters of this lake while coursing through the region. In addition to all these credentials, the lake is more than 5 km long!
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