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Archive for February, 2010

Everyone travel for some or the other reason irrespective of the distance involved or the destination. Travel not only just need charting out your budget or buying cheap holiday packages and search out for tourist spots. It should ideally be followed by some research on the background information of the destination as well as safety and precautions.

We need to keep many precautions in mind so that we get to spend our holidays without attracting any unwanted tangles or sport spoilers. Whether you are traveling by flight, train, road or you’re a sea-farer— everyone ends up with some travel story to tell. Travel Gurus or experts have laid out guidelines for those non-frequent travelers like you and me. Go on and read them, they may help you be prepared for your travel plans:

* Steer away from illnesses. Sickness during travel may put you in a difficult position. Lack of proper rest and improper hygienic conditions are the root causes of infections. Definitely, you’d not want to be sick in a place where you’re surrounded by strangers.

* Avoid poor diet: The excitement of being in a different environment should not compromise on your dietary habits. Eat healthy foods to give the extra energy required to visit new places and adventurous activities.

* Be wary of strange eyes: A tourist is easily spotted by the locals. On account of the vulnerability, criminals and strangers might misguide, cheat or harm you. Always, avoid over interaction with strangers.

* Be responsible for your belongings: While traveling one must keep a watch on one’s belonging and never leave out important travel documents.

* Plastic Bags: Plastic bags or zip locks are handy while traveling specially for storing toiletries or dirty clothes. You can also use it for wrapping used footwear which otherwise becomes a mess to store long with you clothes in your baggage.

* Clothes: Plan your travel days and avoid carrying clothes more than you actually need. Extra clothes mean a heavier burden for the traveler to carry.

Remember to look out for the Tourist Information Center once you’ve reached your destination. This government tourism unit can provide you accurate information for you. Traveling can be a memorable and fun-packed, if you’ve kept the above tips in mind.

If defying gravity for a while is what you’ve always desired, the easiest way to find and fulfill your urge is to visit Ladakh, India. Engulfed with the snowcapped Himalayan beauty, the Ladakh valley is the right place for those who want to spend days in tranquility and engage in adrenalin pumped activities.

It is true and well known within the flying circles of the Indian aviation teams to maintain extra precautions while hovering over the magnetic hill which situated at a distance of 30 km from the capital city, Leh about 14,000 feet above sea level.

When is the best time to visit Leh, Ladakh?

Ladakh being embedded in the majestic Himalayan range perennially exhibit a cold climate. The best time to travel to Ladakh is during the summer time which stretches from June to September. Tourists travel by road is also possible in the summer when the roads are cleared of snow blocks for the motorist.

What are worthwhile places to visit?

* The grand Lhasa Potala look alike building in Leh which was once a royal palace adorned with Buddhist wall paintings and other artifacts.

The Victory Tower above the palace on the Namgyal Hills is another tourist attraction spot in Leh.

* The highly muslims populated region of strategic Indian boundary, Kargil is a gateway to some of the soul stirring views of the Himalayas.

* Due to its diversified topography, Zanskar is the remotest in accessibility filled with bitter chills. Shared with semi-desert landscape, Zanskar river also offer a great adventure zone of river rafting.

* Last but not the least, there are about 35 Monastries or Buddhist Gompas. These religious structures silhouetted by the snow-capped Himalayan range is the gateway to a peaceful and relaxed mind.

How to travel if Ladakh is in your mind?

* If you like to be air-borne, regular flights from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and SriNagar to Leh are operated by some airlines.

* If you like to enjoy the scenic Himalayan landscape as you travel, then road journey from Srinagar-Leh which is about 440 km and New Manali-Leh about 475 km are the options you can consider.

Enhance your travel urge and look forward Leh, Ladakh for different travel experience altogether.