If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some time in contemplation, India offers many such retreats. Below are three of the best.
Darjeeling is the paradise of the East. Lofty mountains surround Darjeeling. Except for the monsoon months, the Kanchenjunga peak can be seen. Down below in the valley flow the rivers swollen by rain water or melting snow. Darjeeling is a fascinating place rich in natural Readmore
If you have some time to spare, take a slow toy train up to the hill resort of Shimla, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Darjeeling or Matheran. There is nothing to match the experience of chugging up the hills, past little hamlets and terraced fields, making your way through tunnels and over breathtaking bridges. Its slow pace gives you a panoramic view of changing vistas. The invigorating air and the delights of a scenic hill resort provide a welcome breather from the Readmore
The Siachen glacier lies in the extreme north-central part of Jammu and Kashmir near the border of India and Tibet. With a length of about 72-km, Siachen is known as the largest glacier in the world outside the Polar Regions. Located on the north-facing slopes of the Karakoram Range, Siachen feeds the Mutzgah or Shaksgam River that flows parallel to the Karakoram Range before entering into Tibet.
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