Need a respite from the scorching heat? Here are 9 destinations in India for an ideal summer vacay

Are you, too, on the lookout to apply for those casual leaves at your office as soon as you can? And checking out every summer catalogue to put places on your radar that you're planning on visiting to escape the scorching heat?

Well, it is quite justified. Summers are upon us and we're consumed in unwelcome heatwaves. If you're looking for the perfect vacation, away from the extreme warmth, the country has a plethora of perfect summer vacay spots. From verdant valleys to exquisite landscapes, from prepossessing caves to aromatic fields, here's a list of 9 destinations in India you must check out!

If you're too afraid to get frost bites in the cold winters, Ladakh can be your lair in the warm season. Most accessible during the summers, Ladakh is the breathtaking destination with architectural treats like gompas, high-altitude trekking experiences, rafting opportunities and more in store for the travellers.

Head to the Scotland of India, engulfed in lush Western Ghats, fragrant coffee plantations, and an old-world whim. For Karnataka's verdant Coorg offers from idyllic spots to cascading waterfalls, making it a quaint getaway summer spot in South India.

With tranquil lakes, forests, caves, gardens, falls and more, Shillong offers to nature enthusiasts some of the most scenic views in India. Sporting a temperature range of 15-24°C, this city in Northeast India's Meghalaya is ideal to visit in the summer months of March to June.

Welcoming and warm, Rajasthan's Mount Abu is beautiful this time of the year! Escape the scorching heat and embark on a panoramic tour amidst the lap of nature in Mt Abu. From boating to sightseeing to a delightful historical venture, the place makes for a beautiful getaway in the summers.

With peaceful places like Dharamshala and Palampur engulfing McLeodganj from both ends, Himachal Pradesh's Little Lhasa is another ideal vacay destination. From paragliding at the nearby Bir Billing to trekking on the beautiful mountains, the place is filled with activities for avid adventurers.

Boasting a pleasant weather, 22-29°C, during the months of May and June, Kerala's Thekaddy is a peaceful spot near the plantation town of Kumily and Periyar National Park. It is known for its evergreen and deciduous forests, along with savanna grasslands, and is home to a rich wildlife, making it a nature's paradise.

One of the largest river islands in the world, Assam's Majuli Island was also recently declared a district. With a fresh and lively weather, the river island is breathtaking during the Monsoons from July to September. If you love the rains, this place (also referred to as a birdwatcher's paradise) with a range of biodiversity is for you.

Panchgani, a serene hill station located in southeast Mumbai, invites all tourists for a detox in the midst of natural beauty. Also especially known for its Table Land, a volcanic plateau, it is covered with beguiling view points, forts, caves, lakes and more.