The moderate climate and the laid back atmosphere of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, make it a fantastic hill station. You can still see the influence of the British era all around the town. People come here for a vacation to Dehradun to enjoy its mild climate that never ceases to disappoint. Go and visit Tapkeshwar or head out to the Robber's Cave with your picnic basket. Jewellery and brassware are some items which a lot of tourists pick up on their way back. Forming the perfect base to all the hill stations around, tourism in Dehradun entertains travelers in large numbers. From Dehradun you can easily head out to Mussorie, Rishikesh, Kanatal and various other popular hill stations nearby. Delve into the variety of cuisines available as you enjoy the various festivals here. Exuding peaceful charm, Dehradun is a perfect hill station for your holidays. The area around the Paltan Bazaar, the Clock Tower, the Astley Hall and the Rajpur Road are known for shopping. You can pick up brass wire, jewellery and woolens if you like.

Dotted with havelis, temples, pale blue washed houses and palaces, the city of Jodhpur makes a splendid and spectacular city. Its welcoming and helpful people make it a warm place to be at. Several palaces and forts all over the city make it a major part of the Jodhpur tourism. Indulge in sightseeing, shopping, and savor the traditional royal cuisine. Take a trip to the Mehrangarh Fort to get a stunning view of the city. When in Jodhpur, you ought to visit the lovely Umaid Bhawan. If you like to know how it is to dine in pure royal style then you can dine at any of the restaurants in the palace which offer sumptuous delights! The Balsamand Lake and Palace is yet another fabulous place you can head to for a small family picnic. Shop for ‘leheriya' saris, tie & dye fabric and leather jooties. Guda Bishnoi and Ossian are the two places located no far from Jodhpur which you can visit on a day's trip.

Sikkim is a picturesque state located to the north east of our country. Clean air, clear mountain rivers, hills and lovely monasteries are just some of the things that make up the state. Sikkim is a well know tourist place and because of its landscapes, scenic beauty and rich culture, there are so many things that you can enjoy here. You should pay a visit to some of the most beautiful monasteries in the country, herein Gangtok. The Changu Lake in Mt. Kanchenjunga would be a delight for the nature lovers. It remains frozen through most part of the year. Sikkim tourism can also include a shopping adventure; indulge in buying some handicrafts and artifacts. To experience the outdoors, activities like hang gliding, mountain biking, kayaking, river rafting, canoeing, mountaineering and trekking would be highly recommended. The mast dances and religious festive celebrations in Sikkim are well known. Come during the festive season if you want to enjoy these.

Give yourself a break. Enjoy the beauty, land, people and more as you escape to these wonderful vacation destinations.