04 June,2015 08:51 AM IST | | A Correspondent
Three places you can head to in the months of June and July...
Hemis Festival, Leh
June 26-June 27
This colourful festival is celebrated in the Hemis Monastery once every 12 years and is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava. A photographer's delight, this festival sees various traditional mask dance performances accompanied by music. Pic/AFP
Log on to: leh.nic.in
Malshej, Maharashtra
June 01-July 31
Located just 136 km away from the city, Malshej Ghat offers a much-needed clean air and greenery for city slickers. With the onset of rains, the ghat comes alive with new plants, migratory birds, seasonal waterfalls and offers great trekking options too. Pic/Sameer Markande
Log on to: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
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Ambubachi Mela, Guwahati
June 22-June 26
Held at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam, the Ambubachi Mela celebrates the annual menstrual cycle of goddess Kamakhya, who is said to be the presiding goddess of the temple. During these days, the temple is shut and hordes of people visit the site. Pic/AFP
Log on to: assamtourism.gov.in
