“The Indian Summer has its own rainbow in nature… the vermillion flower on the Gulmohar, the canary yellow blossom of the Laburnum, violet virulence on the Jacaranda and pristine white Jasmine emits an unbelievable sweetness under a starry night sky.”
While most people across the world rue the Indian Summer as a hot and dry season, we embrace it! As we celebrated Holi last week, here in India, the colours of spring only remind us of the rich kaleidoscope (Click here to access our Travel Scope Kaleidoscope of Ideas) of things that once can do during the summer in India. We thought we would share some of our favourites with you:
Wildlife in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka…
As the water holes start to dry up, the animals to come further out into the open– making animal sightings absolutely fantastic. Whether it’s the Royal Bengal Tiger or the Indian Elephant or the One-Horned Indian Rhino, the game parks are open until July 1, 2015 and there is no better time to plan your photo/adventure safari into the Subcontinent’s National Parks. Click here for our post on Travel Scope’s favourite parks and wildlife lodges.
Ayurveda, Wellness and Yoga…
The best time to surrender your body to Ayurvedic treatments is during the summer, as the Ayurvedic oils soak into one’s skin. The light diet, detoxifying treatments and soothing philosophical approach, make you feel uplifted, calmed and pure.
In the foothills of the Himalayas and beyond, it could be a hot stone bath in Thimphu or a soothing massage in Rishikesh that rejuvenates you. Whether it’s yoga in the desert or in the rain forest, in the soothing environs of somebody’s home in an urban environment or out in nature in the Himalayan foothills, our yoga ethos can be interspersed throughout your journey. Click here for our post on Travel Scope’s favourite wellness retreats and yoga.
Exploring the Mountain Regions of Nepal, Bhutan, and India…
The feeling of liberation that comes from being at the top of the world is incredibly spiritual. Hues of rhododendron as you walk in Kumaon or the Indian North East, where bird song replaces the alarm clock; bursts of exhilaration while river-rafting on the Ganges or the Indus, the festivities in Bhutan and Ladakh, trekking in the mountains of Nepal and North India or simply ambling around the bazaars of Srinagar or Pokhara. Click here to link to our blog post On Top of the World.
The Lap of Luxury…
If what you’re after is the luxury of space, the luxury of time and incredible comfort and service, then the summer is a great time to visit some of India’s finest luxury resorts and heritage hotels, at incredible value. While early mornings and evenings are great times to explore the bounty of destinations like Rajasthan or Hyderabad, mid-day is even better as you simply relax and take in the incredible serenity of your stay. Whether it’s a massage at the spa, or a cooking session with the chef, or a relaxing round of Billiards on the table belonging to the Nizam, what better way to unwind than in the style of the erstwhile Maharajas of India.
So if you’re thinking of how to spend your summer, call us a call today!
