10 trending International destinations this summer
10 Trending Destinations this Summer
Wondering where to go this year, but don’t want to go to the same old run-of-the-mill destination? We give you some superb options!
- Nepal
Home to 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepal is a mountain lover’s dream come true. It has myriad options for trekking and hiking for all levels of difficulty, as well as opportunities for Ziplining in Pokhara (the world’s longest zipline) and white water rafting in the Trishuli river and Kali Gandaki river gorge.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 70,000/- per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 11 days
- Torres Del Paine, Chile
Torres del Paine National Park, located deep in the South of Patagonia in South America, was always considered to be one of the best treks in the world! The trek takes you on a ‘’W’’ shaped trail through breathtaking landscapes – mountains, glaciers, and lakes – albeit with erratic weather.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 1.2 lakh per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 8 days
- Antarctica
Antarctica is a place adventure permeates even the air. One of the last true wildernesses left on the planet, it is exactly the same way as it was when the great explorers first discovered it. From the comforts of your own expedition vessel, you can explore some larger-than-life, almost ethereal polar landscapes, indulge in some adventure activities like camping on the icy ground, kayaking, and polar plunge – taking a dip in the frigid waters! Who knows, you might have an encounter with a penguin or a seal – something you will cherish forever.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 4.5 lakh per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 10 days
- Banff, Canada
This place has a rich heritage as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. With easy access to pristine wilderness, endless outdoor adventures, and all the amenities you need, in Banff National Park you feel truly immersed in nature.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 2.25 lakh per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 7 days
- Chamonix, France
Chamonix is known as the adventure capital of the world for good reason; the entire valley is one massive playground with limitless options of ways to get a good thrill.
Whether you like water-based sports, gravity sports or air-borne adventures, there’s something to suit people of every ability and level of experience.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 1 lakh per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 5 days
- Svalbard, Norway
There is a range of adventure activities to be had, no matter what the time of year, nor your own level of thrill seeking. If you’re obsessed with Nordic territories or make a point of travelling to off the path places, this beautiful Arctic archipelago is a must visit.
-What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 2 lakh per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 8 days
- New Zealand
Skydiving, bungee jumping, rafting or bridge climbing – these activities will leave you with an unbelievably awesome feeling. If you’re more the relaxed type of person, you can also enjoy a horseback riding trip, go kayaking or dolphin watching. No matter what, New Zealand will blow you away with all its adventures!
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 1.5 lakh (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 14 days
- Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Absorb the big-sky panoramas of the Gobi Desert and vast Mongolian steppe alongside nomadic herdspeople, sleeping in a traditional ger (yurt) by the bottomless Lake Khovsgol. Visit in July to witness the spectacle of the Naadam games, a Mongolian cultural extravaganza, and in September- October for the intriguing Golden Eagle Festival, a celebration of the ancient Kazakh nomadic tradition of hunting with domesticated golden eagles.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 1.9 lakh (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 12 days
- Salalah & Snake Canyon, Oman
The port city of Salalah in Oman offers opportunities for diving an viewing marine life. Tucked in a small bay, its covered rock outcrops are populated with morays, sharks, octopus, snapper, turtles and occasionally, dolphins. Sites will look very different when kelp is growing versus when it’s completely gone.
Canyoning in the Snake Canyon is located in the Wadi Bani Auf region in the western part of the Al Hajar mountains in Oman is an experience in itself. The canyon is covered on both sides with very high cliffs – you can imagine how vast this place is. One can trek through this canyon and take a dip in the waterpool at the end of the trail. This is Oman at its rugged and remote best!
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 60,000/- per head (excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 4 days
- Crater Lake National Park- Oregon, U.S.A
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon boasts of the ninth deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the USA. Located in the southwestern portion of Oregon, Crater Lake actually occupies a hole created by a collapsed volcano that erupted more than 7,500 years ago.
This picturesque destination is beautiful no matter the season and can be experienced in many different ways. Guided snowshoe treks in winter will grant you a magical look at the wintry wonderland. Once the snow melts, you can explore the hiking trails along the cliffs, around the lake and on Wizard Island, a 2,113-meter-high cinder cone island that rises 230 meters above the lake’s surface. A relaxed day boating or fishing on the brilliant blue water is also a great option.
– What’s the budget band one should look at: Starting from INR 1.7 lakh per head(excluding airfare)
– The time (no of days) it requires: 6 days
(This article originally appeared in the Sunday economic times magazine at https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/travel/list-of-domestic-international-adventure-hotspots-where-indians-are-headed-this-summer/articleshow/64045286.cms)
