Five hidden gems for a cool summer getaway in India

hidden gems for a cool summer getaway in India

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

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Lambasingi, Andhra Pradesh

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Chopta, Uttarakhand

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Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

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Pelling, Sikkim

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Kudremukh, Karnataka

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Shoja, Himachal Pradesh

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