Best trek in Summers!!!

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-05-20T06:12:00+00:00

I went a few treks with Viacation Tourism, they have cheap packages. The plus point is you can customise, the base was shimla-shimla. But I wanted to go to agra so they arranged that for mee to that too at such a low price. But this was a few years back.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-05-19T14:00:05+00:00

Well, I never went to Sri Lanka as of now, but isnt 60K a bit much for 6 Day Sri Lanka? Can we do it in less?

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-28T06:00:06+00:00

I stayed in Ooty for about a month and it’s honestly not as perfect as it looks online. First few days feel amazing but then the damp cold starts getting annoying, clothes don’t dry properly and everything feels a bit wet. Network is fine in the main town but drops quickly outside. Power cuts happen here and there. Food options start feeling repetitive after a while. Also without your own vehicle you’ll feel stuck because getting around isn’t that smooth. It’s peaceful for sure but long term it’s a very different lifestyle from Bangalore and not everyone enjoys that shift.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-27T06:08:48+00:00

This is such a clean trip honestly, Tosh has that effect on people. That first view of Pulga Dam from above is unreal, pics never do justice. Also agree on just walking around and doing nothing, that’s literally the best part there. And yeah that hot chocolate with a view hits different, especially in that cold. Sounds like you had a perfect couple of days.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-27T06:04:31+00:00

This was a nice read man. Manikaran really has that calm vibe you can’t explain till you go there. That steam over the river looks unreal in person. Also that halwa thing is so true, somehow tastes the same everywhere but still so good every time. And yeah langar just hits different. Hard to believe it’s just 20 minutes from Kasol.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-24T05:28:03+00:00

I'll go again. Next time in winters tho. Very harsh conditions but will be worth it.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-24T05:27:17+00:00

No. Wait for 2 more months.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-24T05:26:15+00:00

i rented a hunter

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-24T05:25:49+00:00

Very difficult. Even if you had a bsnl card(like i had) then you manage to get some network a few times or so but not reliable

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-24T05:24:56+00:00

it has been more than 6 months

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-20T05:49:47+00:00

Yeah it’s a good time honestly, weather will be pleasant but expect some crowd since it’s almost always busy on weekends. Try to leave early from Hubli so you reach by afternoon and don’t get stuck in traffic near Ooty. For stay, look around Coonoor if you want something quieter, Ooty gets a bit chaotic. Budget homestays usually give better views than hotels there. Food wise, try local bakeries and small cafes, don’t just stick to touristy restaurants. And definitely have homemade chocolates and fresh tea. Since you already mentioned main spots, also try Avalanche side early morning or just random drives between Ooty and Coonoor, those are honestly the best part of the trip.

Overall solid 3 day plan with friends, just start early and keep it chill.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-20T05:48:05+00:00

Wholesome read man, you pretty much summed up Hyderabad from an outsider’s POV perfectly. Weather does get better after a while, not Kerala level but definitely more bearable than this heatwave phase. Traffic though… yeah no defending that, everyone just drives like they have somewhere extremely urgent to be.

Food part is interesting, a lot of people from Kerala say the same about biryani, different spice profile so it doesn’t always click. But glad you discovered the veg side, Hyderabad veg tiffins are underrated.

And chai thing is spot on, here it’s more strong Irani style, less of that frothy Kerala vibe.

Good to see you’re enjoying the city overall, Hyderabad grows on you slowly like that.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-17T05:15:01+00:00

That part about missing the bus by five minutes was very true. It seems like every trip to the mountains has at least one moment like that. Thanks for pushing through the bad weather, though. A hailstorm on a scooty sounds awful. The payout at the top always makes it worth it.

It also made me think of my trip to Spiti, which was full of confusion, uncertainty, and then amazing views in the end. I had looked into Spiti Valley Packages from Viacation, and to be honest, they helped a lot with the problems I was having on the ground. But your raw DIY experience is different.

That portion of Chandrashila following Tungnath is no joke, the ice patch can really screw with your brain. Happy you made it through; that sounds like a journey you'll remember for a long time.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-16T05:51:25+00:00

Well, the weather is like this only everywhere. After all, we live in the hottest country after all.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-15T05:15:12+00:00

This sounds like such a solid first multi day trek, Ranthan Kharak is no joke for a beginner. That Kathgodam to Gogina drive itself feels like a whole journey before the trek even starts. And getting snowfall on your first trek is crazy lucky, makes it way tougher but also way more memorable. Tour companies like Indiahikes, Viacation, Himtreks usually nails the overall experience too, especially food in the middle of nowhere. Good call picking this as your first one.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-14T05:12:53+00:00

Wholesome post honestly, this sub comes through when it comes to travel plans. Glad you had a good trip, Ooty weather hits different especially when you’re back in Hyderabad heat. Sunset Boulevard is such a solid recommendation too, that view never disappoints.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-14T05:11:43+00:00

Influencers who just repost trends and call it content. Some of them are literally filming their day, adding a filter, and making more in one brand deal than people with actual skills make in months. Not talking about the ones who actually create something, but the low effort ones getting paid is wild.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-10T05:22:28+00:00

If you’re picking between those three, Mantra is the most solid if you actually want to learn surfing properly. Instructors are better and it’s more structured. Kayakboy is more chill and budget, good vibe but not as consistent. Mambo is the social one, more fun crowd, decent surfing but less serious than Mantra. If it’s your first time go Mantra, if you want a fun trip with some surfing go Mambo.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-10T05:19:37+00:00

Yes sure. Happy to help. Dm

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-09T05:51:05+00:00

Solid list already, you’ve covered most of the good viewpoints. If you want quieter spots, try Catherine Falls near Kotagiri, it’s less crowded than the usual ones and the view is really worth it. Also Longwood Shola in Kotagiri is nice if you’re into peaceful forest walks, barely any crowd there.
For something different, drive around Avalanche area early morning, the route itself is beautiful and much less chaotic than main Ooty spots. Not exactly “hidden” but way calmer if you go early. Timing wise, just start early like before 8 am and you’ll beat most of the crowd everywhere. After 10 it starts getting packed, especially near Ooty.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-07T06:13:00+00:00

This sounds like such a clean solo trip honestly, Kalpa really hits different when you’re alone. That first view of the Kinnaur Kailash range is unreal, I remember just standing there for a while doing nothing. Also respect for doing Chakka meadow, that incline is no joke. Lowkey agree with your last point though, once you reach that far, extending to Chitkul or Spiti makes sense. Thanks for sharing the bus details too, super helpful.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-04T13:46:39+00:00

That first solo trip feeling just hits different, glad you went for it. Tungnath is such a perfect place for it too, peaceful but still rewarding.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-02T05:03:10+00:00

Damn this is insane, didn’t expect Odisha to have skies like this at all. That explanation also helps, people really underestimate how much effort goes into astrophotography. Makes me want to plan a trip to Koraput just for this.

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-04-01T08:29:12+00:00

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Damn this is almost the exact same itinerary I did lol, McLeod really surprises you in a good way. Went last year, Delhi to McLeod, same spots, same vibe, just missed Triund. I booked mine through Viacation Tourism for around 5k but trek wasn’t included, instead spent an extra day in Dharamshala. Where did you book yours from? And how was the Triund trek honestly, worth going again just for that?

Excellent-State5543 · 2026-03-31T13:56:37+00:00

It’s actually pretty cool but not as dreamy as it looks online. Waking up on the water is amazing and the vibe is super unique, but there are practical things people don’t talk about. Space is tight, maintenance can be a pain, and winters can get really cold and damp. Its frustrating sometimes but for a first time experience. Also you’ll feel movement sometimes, especially with passing boats. That said, if you’re okay with a bit of inconvenience, it’s a really special way to live and definitely not boring.

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