r/desitravellers

Oh man! Where do i start! I was always a fan of places with raw nature like Kerala, himachal. Never cared about cultural or heritage sites like Udaipur, jaipur, mahabalipuram. But one trip to Udaipur changed it all!!

Those astonishingly serene lake views and the cool breeze from the lakes and bustling touristy vibe of the city along with hospitality of the people made me fall in love with it! There is a specific, quiet majesty to those water bodies that I now hold very dear.

I never cared about shopping when visiting a place but it was different with Udaipur! That Painting artstyle, the marble and stone crafts, local style clothing made me buy way more than i would usually!

The surprisingly wonderful attraction for me was the hilltop view from Karni mata temple at sunset! Man it was breathtaking! Other remarkable places that made my trip so memorable were Lakeside dining at Ambrai, City palace Boat ride, Lake view stay at Hotel lakend and Hathipole shopping.

Udaipur is no more a just cultural city i knew from geography or reels. Its a dear place i visited and make some really good memories and formed a personal connection.

Would love to visit again!!

Just visited New Zealand - absolutely loved it.

I’m curious, what do you think is the destination that EVERYONE should visit at least once in their lifetime?

I’d love to hear your opinions.

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Recently did a trip from Shimla to Sarahan, and honestly, this stretch might be one of the most underrated in Himachal.

The roads gradually leave behind the crowded vibe of Shimla and open up into peaceful valleys, pine forests, and those endless mountain curves that make you slow down — not because you have to, but because you want to.

Sarahan itself felt like a completely different world. Quiet, less touristy, and deeply spiritual. Visited the beautiful Bhimakali Temple — the architecture and the whole vibe of the place really stood out. It’s one of those temples where you just sit for a while without even realizing how much time has passed.

What made the experience even better was interacting with locals. Got to learn a bit about apple farming there — never realized how much effort and patience goes into it. Also heard some interesting local stories and traditions from a Himachali friend, which added a completely different layer to the trip.

Overall, this wasn’t just about reaching a destination — it was about slowing down, observing, and actually feeling the mountains.

Was driving through the mountains and stumbled upon this quiet little scene — a lone house, mist rolling over pine-covered hills, and fresh snow melting into the road.

No tourists, no noise… just that calm, slightly haunting silence you only get in the hills.

Moments like these make you slow down and just feel the place instead of rushing through it.

Would you stay here for a few days or is it too isolated for you?

Location: (Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh)

For the first time in my life, I stayed at a proper proper palace which was Pratap Niwas by Club Mahindra, in Jodhpur.

Nothing less than royal treatment, top notch service and rooms…like a movie scene. Tried some of the best royal marwadi dishes like lapsi, makhaniya lassi, and laal maas and also sweets like mawa kachori and ghevar.

We also visited Machia biological park, Guda Bishnoi village and Mehrangarh fort and listened to the tales and mysteries behind the fort. A 8/10 experience…only factor which bugged me was that bath fittings were non-functional…they fixed that after we called…but I spent more time in pools so….