Top 5 united states destinations

1. CALIFORNIA’S REDWOOD COAST

I think the California Redwood Coast is a perfect spot for a family vacation, whether it be the whole vacation or just a part of a bigger journey. The trees will amaze little kids, have them try to wrap their arms around one to get the full impact of just how big these giants really are. There are plenty of family-friendly hikes dotting the redwood parks. Each hike will let you discover just how quiet a forest can actually be.

Lastly, hopefully a visit to the California Redwoods will help your kids learn about nature and create a soft spot in their hearts for our world. We need to raise our kids to care about our natural wonders and to understand how precious nature is. They need a world to inherit and the knowledge to care once it’s their turn.


2. BOISE, IDAHO

The real strength of Boise as a family destination are all the outdoor activities.

A system of public parks runs through the center of town, and the nine riverside parks are known collectively as the ‘Ribbon of Jewels’. These parks are full of walkways, playgrounds, trails, disc golf courses and other outdoor diversions. The Greenbelt is a paved bike path that links all the parks (and much of the rest of the town) along the river. Further, when the weather is good, families can leisurely float the Boise River, and a regular bus will shuttle you back to the put-in point. Camel’s Back Park, while not on the river, is filled with trails, playgrounds, etc. – and it’s located near a handful of great family-friendly restaurants (and Goody’s ice cream shop).

It’s worth your time to take the winding drive up to Bogus Basin, the local, nonprofit, ski hill. There are great hikes there, wonderful views of the city, and it can be a completely different temperature than in the valley itself. In the winter there is skiing (both downhill and cross-country) and a tubing hill.

3. FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST

The Florida Space Coast is a beautiful gem on the East Coast of Florida with something for everyone. The beautiful wide sand beaches on the Atlantic have made towns like Cocoa Beach a surfer’s paradise. With beachfront, affordable hotels, family-friendly dining, and kid-approved activities like miniature golf, there is everything you need for a relaxing family vacation. But what makes this region so special is, of course, the Kennedy Space Center.

You don’t need to be into space to find KSC fascinating. Kids can of course learn about the history of the space program, but they can also learn to perform a mission in space, crawl through a model International Space Station, and walk under the massive Saturn V rockets. If you are really lucky with your timing, you may even get to see a rocket launch. Only about an hour from Orlando, the Space Coast makes a great option for families that want to pair some beach time with a visit to the theme parks.

4. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

The population of Chattanooga, TN stands at less than 200,000, but it’s not your ordinary small Southern town. Chattanooga is an outdoor playground, promising nature-loving families a weekend worth of fun. From caving to hang-gliding and rafting to rock-climbing, high adventure reigns. After you work up an appetite, head into town for impeccable eats. Urban Stack is our family’s favorite but you’ll find plenty of locally-owned options to choose from.

Looking for more traditional attractions? Try Chattanooga Aquarium, Ruby Falls, Tennessee Valley Railroad, and Hunter Museum of American Art. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Moon Pie General Store – Moon Pies originated in Chattanooga!

While we do recommend a visit to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel during the day, The Chattanoogan remains our favorite overnight accommodation. You’ll find spacious rooms, an inviting lobby, and the perfect heated, indoor pool offering views over the neighborhood.


5. MIDCOAST MAINE

MidCoast Maine is a collection of small towns and islands and is a wonderful place for a family vacation. The region, just off of US-1 (the heavily traveled route between Portland and Acadia National Park), simply has it all: excellent food; abundance of outdoor activities; arts and culture; and jaw-dropping scenery.

First off, the lobster. There can’t be talk about Maine without mentioning lobster. The whole family can enjoy a lobster dinner in MidCoast Maine for a fraction of what it might cost at home. Claws, a casual, family-friendly lobster shack in Rockland, is a top pick.

With mountains above and Penobscot Bay below, MidCoast Maine is a year-round, outdoor family playground. A great spot for families to enjoy the outdoors (along with that jaw-dropping scenery) is Camden Hills State Park. Hike, bike, or drive to the top of Mount Battie for sweeping views of the bay and Camden Harbor. Families looking to be out on the water are in luck. There is no shortage of schooner day cruises in MidCoast Maine.

For a bit of culture, families should head to Rockland, Maine’s new arts destination. Rockland is home to Farnsworth Art Museum and Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA). Both institutions focus on MidCoast Maine’s role in the arts, from 100-year-old pieces at Farnsworth to modern creations at CMCA.

Top 5 treking places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, India

1. Indrahar Pass Trek

Location: District Kangra
Duration: 5-6 days
Grade: Easy
Best time to visit: Mid May – October

A famous mountain pass in Dhauladhar range, Indrahar Pass is located at an altitude of 4,342 meters /14,245 ft above the mean sea level. From the top of Indrahar pass, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the sacred peak of Manimahesh Kailash together with the Pir Panjal Range. Offering the best panorama of snow capped mountains, dense field, etc., this trek passes through the most attractive valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Indrahar Pass Trek follows one of the more established trails used by the Gaddi shepherds en-route to their summer grazing pastures in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul.

2. Pin Parvati Pass Trek

Location: Kullu
Duration: 15-17 days
Grade: Moderate
Best time to visit: July – September

Trekking on Pin Parvati Pass is not at all easy. It was first crossed by Sir Louis Dane in the year 1884. Located at an elevation of 5300 m above sea level, Pin Parvati trek connects the lush Parvati valley on the Kullu side with the Pin valley on the Spiti side. There are immense mountain ranges that form outstanding trekking places. The magnificence of the place draws many trekking enthusiasts from across the world.

This trek thrills the tourist with the spectacular view of the Pin Parvati Pass. While trekking, one can catch glimpses of Hindu Khir Ganga, a place devoted to Lord Shiva and wildlife sanctuary Kanwar. Continuous snowfall and rain can make trekking a bit difficult in this area.

3. Kareri Lake Trek

Location: Dharamshala
Duration: 12 days
Grade: Moderate
Best time to visit: May– June & September -October

Sited at an elevation of 3300 meters, this breathtaking trek is located in Kangra district. This trek starts from McLeod Ganj and will lead you towards Kareri village. On your way, you will witness a grand temple on a hilltop overlooking the lake which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. Kareri Lake is another main attraction which is formed by the inflow of melted waters from the Mankiani Peak. The Kareri Lake trek being one of the alpine treks in the Indian Himalayan regionis recommended for experienced trekkers who have prior experience of high altitude tekking.

4. Hampta Pass Trek

Location: Manali
Duration: 12-15 days
Grade: Moderate
Best time to visit: May – October

Lying at an elevation of about 3960 meters, Hampta pass acts as a bridge between Kullu valley and Lahaul. While trekking, you will pass through amazing sights like thick forests of walnut, oak and pine trees, water streams and various villages located within the mountains. This trek is ideal for all the nature lovers as they can enjoy the beautiful spectrums of nature and remote culture. The level of difficulty will start to increase when you begin the steep climb for Hampta Pass. You will walk on ice and pass through narrow and sticky lanes. The trek will commence at Prini and will lead you towards beautiful landscapes via Solang pass.

5. Beas Kund Trek

Location: Manali
Duration: 7-9 Days
Grade: Easy
Best time to visit: April – November

If you’re looking forward to a short break, then Beas Kund Trek is the place to be. This trekking trail passes through the beautiful Solang valley, glaciers, snow-capped mountains and lush green meadows. The trail goes via Dhundi and Bakarthach to enter the Beas Kund glacier, the birthplace of the River Beas. The Beas Kund trek is the most popular and stunning trek in the Kullu valley. People of every age-group can enjoy trekking here as it is thoroughly enjoyable and easy going. This trek is located at an elevation of 3650 mts. While trekking, you can take in the view of Mt. Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sisters from the Dhundi camp.

chandigarh

Chandigarh: The City Beautiful! The Mecca of modern architecture and planning, Chandigarh is the city of ‘today’, sans many historical monuments. Conceived as a city of ‘Sun, Space and Verdure’, it is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature’s preservation, where ‘serenity’ and ‘city’ are two diametrically opposite concepts.

Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in India that serves as the capital of the two neighbouring states of Haryana and Punjab. The city is unique as it is not a part of either of the two states but is governed directly by the Union Government, which administers all such territories in the country.

Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the north, the west and the south, and to the state of Haryana to the east. It is considered to be a part of the Chandigarh capital region or Greater Chandigarh, which includes Chandigarh, and the city of Panchkula (in Haryana) and cities of Kharar, Kurali, Mohali, Zirakpur (in Punjab). It is located 260 km (162 miles) north of New Delhi, 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar.

It was one of the early planned cities in post-independent India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design.^[7] The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which transformed from earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer. Most of the government buildings and housing in the city, were designed by the Chandigarh Capital Project Team headed by Le Corbusier, Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry. In 2015, an article published by BBC named Chandigarh as one of the perfect cities of the world in terms of architecture, cultural growth and modernisation.^[8][9]

Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex was in July 2016 declared by UNESCO as World Heritage at the 40th session of World Heritage Conference held in Istanbul. UNESCO inscription was under "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier an outstanding contribution to the Modern Movement". The Capitol Complex buildings include the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab and Haryana Secretariat and Punjab and Haryana Assembly along with monuments Open hand, Martyrs Memorial, Geometric Hill and Tower of Shadow.

The city has one of the highest per capita income in the country. The city was reported to be one of the cleanest in India based on a national government study.^[10][11] The union territory also heads the list of Indian states and territories according to Human Development Index.^[12] In 2015, a survey by LG Electronics, ranked it as the happiest city in India over the happiness index.^[13][14] The metropolitan area of Chandigarh–Mohali–Panchkula collectively forms a Tri-city, with a combined population of over 2 million