Himachal Pradesh, a north Indian state, is the ultimate destination for romance, relaxation and rejuvenation in the Himalayas. It is a gateway to the world of adventure too. The valleys and hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are not just summer retreats but also adventure hotspots. They become camping grounds with ample room for adventure activities from March to September. Those who feel drawn to the enigmatic beauty of the Himalayas fly to India for camping in Himachal. It drives Indian Eagle to list the most popular Himalayan sites for camping.

Chail

Chail is more adventurous than Shimla for camping in the Himalayas. Situated at an altitude of 2,250 meters above the sea level, Chail is only 45 kms away from Shimla. The landscape of this Himalayan camping site is dotted with soaring deodars. Chail is not only known as a hill station with a thick cover of greenery but also famous for the cricket ground that is the highest in the world. This Himalayan destination for camping is a must visit for nature lovers too.

Shimla

Shimla is one of the few Himalayan hill stations where romance and adventure go hand in hand. Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj and the present capital of Himachal Pradesh, is ideal for camping in North India. The idyllic landscape, rugged terrains and pleasant weather of Shimla fetch hundreds of youngsters for camping and trekking every summer. Shogi, Mashobra, Summwe Hill and Fagu are some of the hot spots for camping in Shimla.

Nahan

Nahan in Solan at an altitude of 932 meters above from the sea level is one of the best summer camping destinations in the Himalayas. Nahan is a picturesque town with clean streets and glimpses of natural beauty hanging all around. Karan Prakash, the King of Solan had laid out the foundation brick of Nahan in 1621. The town boasts a pleasing climate throughout the year. There is a beautiful artificial lake on the camping site in Nahan.

Manali

Manali is a wonderful summer retreat and an adventuresome camping spot. One of the most popular summer tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, North India, Manali is a must stop on the National Highway to Leh in Ladakh District. It is one of the few places to find beauty in adventure. Manali is a must-visit summer camping resort town with snowcapped peaks, the meandering Beas River, fruit orchards, lush green landscape, and rolling fields.

Kullu

Kullu is a 40-km long drive from Manali on the way to Leh. A resort holiday destination with snow-covered peaks, Kullu is a favorite of trekkers and campers. It is equally popular for sightseeing and adventure. The season of camping in Kullu spans from April to June and from mid-September to mid-October. Kullu has several trails in the Himalayan range.

Sangla Valley

Sangla Valley is one of the lesser-known camping destinations in the Himalayan region. Situated at an altitude of 2600 meters from the sea level, the valley is towered by the huge Kinner Kailash peak. The zigzag slopes of Sangla Valley are flooded by the beauty of cedar, pine, walnut, apple and apricot trees. The picturesque hamlets with wooden walls make Sangla Valley a remarkable spot for nature photography too.

Dalhousie

Named after its founder, the British Viceroy Lord Dalhousie, Dalhousie is a most popular Himalayan hill station with adventuresome camping spots. Nestled on the western end of Dhauladhar, Dalhousie fetches not only domestic travelers but also foreign tourists. Raw natural beauty of the lush green landscape dotted with pine, cedar and deodar trees is the best bait of Dalhousie to adventurers, photographers and nature lovers. Dalhousie is the only place in Himachal to offer soulful views of the horizon where the sky and earth embrace each other.

Dharamsala

Camping in Dharamsala is an adventure in the lap of nature. Dharamsala, a Himalayan hill station in Himachal Pradesh, offers multiple opportunities for active camping. March to mid-September is the best time camping in Dharamsala.

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We often halt at the pictures of Indian summer destinations such as Kashmir, Ladakh, Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Goa and Munnar on Google, Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest and Instagram. But we hardly move beyond some common expressions – ‘wow’, ‘amazing’, ‘if I were there’, ‘mind-blowing’, ‘beautiful’, etc. We keep sitting on the couch and repeating these exclamations. Many take fancy to a product but don’t pick up it until it is endorsed by their favorite stars or style icons. The same is true about passive travelers. IndianEagle lists some summer destinations which have been filmed multiple times in popular Bollywood movies, in a bid to activate you for a summer trip to India.

Goa – the most youthful summer retreat

Goa began riding the waves of popularity with youngsters, lovebirds and honeymooners in 2001 when Dil Chahta Hai, a Bollywood blockbuster, had hit the screens. Goa boasts the fame of being a favorite haunt of the youth in summer, spring and winter. The story of three friends’ journey to Goa and their fun indulgences in Dil Chahta Hai there is inspirational even today. Since 2001, Goa has been a prime shooting location of many Bollywood films. Goa is mild and pleasant in summers unlike other beach destinations in India. What is the most fascinating about Goa is bohemian ambience.

Manali – the best place for romance in summer

Does the idea of romance in summer and that too in India repel you? Indian Eagle recommends a trip to the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamsala and Dalhousie are among the best tourist destinations where summer is a stranger. Blessed by the Himalayas, Shimla and Manali are safe from the fury of the sun even in the thick of summer. Several Bollywood films of different genres, to say Mani Ratnam’s Roja and Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, have been shot in the snowy worlds of Himachal Pradesh. So don’t worry! Summer won’t dare to spoil your mood for romance in Manali, Shimla or Kullu.

Kashmir – the coolest place in summer 

Kashmir hit the headlines for heavy snowfalls a few days back. Just imagine how cool Kashmir is in summers! It is not only the crown of India but also the summer paradise in the country. Nestled amidst snow-capped mountains, this northernmost region wakes up to the soft and smiling sun, whereas summer is fuming in other parts of the country. In Kashmir, the sunrays make the snowy surface on ground glitter like a sheet of white gold and make the atmosphere feel pleasant instead of heating it. If you find our eloquent praise of Kashmir as the best summer retreat, watch the video of the song ‘Jiya re jiya re’ in the music album of Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

Besides the popularity of these summer haunts, the cheapest flight to India is another reason why we are all set to motivate you for summer trips. Unbelievable? Why not check it on our website IndianEagle.com!

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Love and travel go hand in hand in many romantic movies of Bollywood. In some movies, romance inspires lovers to travel. Some movies tell the stories of how two strangers or friends become lovers during travel. Indian Eagle stitches together the moments of love and travel from some of the best Bollywood films to create a complete album of romantic travel for you this Valentine’s Day.

Love begins with travel in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, an all-time popular Bollywood classic starring Shah Rukh and Kajol in the lead. The inspiring love story of Raj and Simran kicks off when they meet by chance during the Europe travel. The story journeys all the way from scenic Switzerland to picturesque Punjab where the hero romances the heroine in the wavy, bright mustard fields during the romantic number “Tujhe dekha toh yeh jana sanam”.

In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s saga of love, Hum Dil Chuke Sanam, it is love that makes the heroine travel from India to Italy in order to reunite with her estranged lover. The love story of Nandini, a Gujarati belle and Sameer, a music-loving NRI weaves itself across the wonderful landscape of Gujarat and Rajasthan. When the heartless social mores and family traditions take Sameer away, the lovelorn Nandini takes a flight abroad in quest of her lover.

Yash Chopra’s magnum opus Veer-Zaara depicts the power of love through travel across boundaries of India and Pakistan. The unforgettable love story begins when Zaara travels from Pakistan to India where she falls in the face of an accident, and Veer saves here just as a knight saves a damsel in danger. Their love deepens for each other when Veer takes Zaara to his native village in Punjab across panoramic fields and rivers. After the heroine leaves India, the hero travels to Pakistan to reunite with her.

In Subhash Ghai’s Pardes, love travels across geographic boundaries. The love story of Ganga and Arjun takes a flight from India, goes through a twist in America and flies back to India for a happy ending. Ganga, a simple belle with faith in cultural values and family traditions, travels with her fiancé to America where she finds lust instead of love. Eventually, she finds herself in love with her companion Arjun, and the love blooms when she comes back with him to her native land.

The touching tale of love, struggle and sacrifice travels from Rishikesh in the Himalayas to Kolkata, in Ram Teri Ganga Meli Ho Gai, an immortal creation by Raj Kapoor. Ganga, a rural belle, falls in love with Naren, an urban tourist and ties the knot with him. Naren promises to come back later and leaves for Kolkata. When he fails to keep the promise, Ganga travels all the way from the Himalayas to Bengal through Banaras. She reunites with her husband after a dramatic journey full of twists and turns.

Love happens during travel in Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express, one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of 2013. The hero happens to meet a damsel in danger during his train journey from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and finds that she is the daughter of a local don in Tamil Nadu. However, they fall in love with each other and keep traveling to escape from the clutches of the don. The movie explores the beauty of Tamil Nadu through their romantic travels.

In Subhash Ghai’s Taal, the son of a Mumbai-based industrialist falls in love with a village girl during a family trip to Chamba Valley in Himachal Pradesh. He promises to come back and marry his lady love. Once she gets bored of waiting for his return, the heroine travels with her father to reunite with the hero in Mumbai and finds a new goal of life after parting from him because of an unexpected incident. Then she embarks on a journey; the journey in search of an identity. The natural beauty of the valley is fabulously shot in the title number, “Taal se taal mila”.

In Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, two friends become lovers during a trip to Manali in Himachal Pradesh. Their travel turns into a story of love which blooms later on. Driven by ambitions, the hero goes abroad and wonders across the globe. He comes back to attend his best friend’s wedding in India where he finds himself in love which had actually begun during the trip to Manali. The movie ends with their union in love.

Love blooms between a deaf & dumb boy and an autism-challenged girl during travel from Darjeeling to Kolkata, in Anurag Basu’s Barfi!. This Bollywood romantic movie is a blend of two love stories – one in the beautiful hill station Darjeeling, and the other on the way to Kolkata. The moments of love which they fall in with each other unknowingly are best captured in the golden paddy fields of Bengal, in the backdrop of the Howrah Bridge, and during the sequence of Chou nach, a folk dance.

Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met is no exception to the theme of travel and romance in the reel. In the first half of the movie, a silent love story is weaved during an eventful travel from Mumbai to Bhatinda (in Punjab) through Rajasthan, and from Bhatinda to Manali in Himachal Pradesh. During travels, the hero is bitten by the bug of love for the heroine who elopes to marry someone else. The colorful beauty of Rajasthan is captured in the song, “Hum jo chalne lage”, and the song “Yeh ishq haaye” is filmed in the snow-covered landscapes of Himachal Pradesh.

If you are looking for a valentine, fly to India and travel to meet your dream valentine by chance. Indian Eagle wishes you happy travel with the cheapest flight to India. Who knows if travel plays cupid for you? Happy Valentines’ Day!

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