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10 Trips You Should Take In Your 20's

The best time to travel is in your 20's - when you're independent and legal to do most
of the stuff yet young enough to be forgiven for having a little too much fun. Set
yourself a modest budget; squeee your belongings into a bac!pac!; sleep in a shared
dormitory; survive on street food and bargain li!e your life depended on it and get out
there to create some amaing e"periences that will stic! with you forever. #ere are $0
of the best trips to ta!e in your 20's%
Backpack across the North-East
This is one of those trips best underta!en with no concrete plans and no pre-decided
schedule. Stic! to public transportation - trains& buses& shared 'eeps and hitchhi!ing.
(oo! around for budget hotels and bargain on the fares - clean bedding and clean
toilets should be you sole requisites. The suggested itinerary is )angto! - *elling -
+hutan - ,ar'eeling - Shillong - -herrapun'i - .aringa.
Trek to Dudhsagar Falls
,hudhsagar falls is located off the )oa and .arnata!a& within the +hagwan /ahavir
0ild (ife Sanctuary. This tre! is best ta!en during the monsoons and there are three
ways to do it
oute 1 ! "astle ock to Dudhsagar #alls
This is the most popular route and is around $1 !m one way and ta!es 2-3 hrs. The
best way to reach -astle 4oc! from +angalore is to ta!e the 5asco 6"press; -astle
4oc! is the last railway station on .arnata!a side. +e warned that most tre!!ers prefer
this route and it will be crowded during wee!ends.
oute 2 ! $ule% to Dudhsagar #alls on track
This is a $$ !m tre! 7one way8 and ta!es around 9-2 hours to complete. .ulem is the
first station after you cross the .arnata!a - )oa border. The tre! offers multiple views
of the falls and you will also get to see the trac! bridge in front of ,udhsagar falls.
oute & ! $ule% to Dudhsagar #alls on %ud road
This is a $2 !m tre! 7one way8 and ta!es around 9-2 hrs to complete. The first 9 !m of
the tre! will be on trac! and the ne"t : !m will be on wet mud road. The last .1 !m will
is a descend when the trail 'oins the trac!s near the falls.
Dri'e through the #orests o# Bandipur
+andipur is a well !nown forest reserve most travellers from +angalore stop by on the
way to ;oty or .erala. <t ta!es 9.1 hrs to reach the spot from +angalore and
accommodation options include =ungle (odges and 4esorts. The +andipur safari is
e"tremely popular due to surprise element - you might return after seeing couple of
wild boars and some cheetal or you will be within $0 feet of a tiger.
Tread on the (i'ing oot Bridges o# "herrapun)i
The living root bridge is one of its own !ind in whole world; two opposite ban!s are
connected by the roots of rubber trees that intermingle with each other to form a
bridge. ;f the numerous tree bridges in -herrapun'i& the >?mshiang ,ouble-,ec!er
4oot +ridge> stands out for its unique structure and e"ceptional strength
To get to the spot is an adventure in itself that includes climbing over 2000 steps&
crossing a ric!ety iron bridge and climbing two hills. +ut the 'ourney is more than worth
the effort - you will encounter crystal clear broo!s& lush greenery and welcoming
smiles of the tribal fol!s.
"*cle through the Nilgiris
4ide over smooth roads across state boundaries; through lush tea gardens and
plantation towns. 6mbar! on a all day ride that starts from the highway heading
towards a quaint spice trading town. @ollow the road onto a rolling terrain dotted with
cottages and finish off in a downhill stretch that end in a point with stunning panoramic
views.
+o part* at the Sun,urn Festi'al in +oa
=oin more than 30! people and groove to the heart thumping music in the biggest
electronic music festival in <ndia. This is an amaing place to meet new people who
appreciate good music& dance li!e no one's watching& smile and 'ust revel in the all
round positivity.
ide a ,ike #ro% -anali to (eh
This a dream ride for avid bi!ers and is a transformative 'ourney that covers over 9:1
!m. 0e have covered the trip in greater detail here
Sunset in the ann o# $utch
The 4ann of .utch is smashing blend of a unique landscape and rich culture - this
sprawling white desert is inhabited by gifted artisans and colourful tribal communities.
5isit the traditional villages which specialies in different forms of artistry including
+anni embroidery& leather wor!s and interesting forms of weaving and beadwor!.
.utch presents the rare opportunity to witness sunset with no visual obstruction - pitch
a tent and sit bac! for the picture perfect moment.
+o scu,a di'ing in the .nda%ans
The seas around the Andaman <sland are thriving with marine life - there an estimated
:10 species of fishes on a single reef. The waters are home to fascinating marine
ecosystems where parrot and angel fish e"ist alongside loggerhead turtles and reef
shar!s. #aveloc! is the undisputed choice for scuba diving in the Andamans;there are
more than 2 centers up and running at last count.
/isit the Bhangarh Fort
A stunning $:th century abandoned fort which has garnered a reputation for being the
sole >(egally #aunted *lace in <ndia>. 4egardless of your belief in the spiritsBghosts&
the +hangarh @ort is a worth the visit solely for the ruins - despite their dilapidated
state& they are beautifully mesmeriing. The view from the top of the fort is an added
plus.
And as always& age is never a limitation for travel& an older or an younger person will
still be able to appreciate the following trips.

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