COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

With its colourful houses and canals, Copenhagen is a charming city. You'll get the best views by climbing the spire of the Church of Our Saviour. TripAdvisor travellers also recommend the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Glyptoteket), a lovely museum built in the late 19th century. Admission is free on Sundays. 

MUNNAR, KERALA

 

This sleepy little tea town is best known (apart from its tea blends) for its rolling green hills and scenic beauty.
There's not much to do in town except for relax and take in the beauty of the place, but there are a number of attractions short distances away.
Some of these include the Atukkad Falls, Mattupetti Dam, Kundala Lake and the Eravikullam National Park, where you can spot the endangered Nilgiri Thar. There are also elephant tours that can be organised from the town for the more adventurous.
Getting there: Nestled in the Western Ghats, the only way to get here is by road. The nearest railway stations are Ernakulam and Aluva and the nearest airport is at Cochin, all three a little over 100 km away.
Travellers can catch one of the many buses that ply the steep slopes from most major cities of the state and taxis and cars can be hired as well.

Kiruna, Sweden

There is much to do in Kiruna for both outdoor adventure seekers and city dwellers alike. Given its close proximity to the Arctic Circle, Kiruna is a winter wonderland for skiing, snowboarding, dogsledding, ice fishing and snowmobile jumping. Its location also means nonstop sunlight in June and July and easy access to Kebnekaise, the highest mountain in Sweden. Kiruna Kyrka, the city's old church, is one of the largest wooden buildings in Sweden.

MUMBAI

The country's commercial capital, Mumbai's rhythm needs to be experience to be believed. Fast-paced and constantly on the go, the city has something for everyone.
Colonial architecture, diverse cuisine and plenty of entertainment options are just some of what's in store. Shopping is a tourist's delight, and the nightlife while have you partying away.
Some of the must-visits are the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal hotel opposite, Juhu Beach and Chowpatty for the fast food; and Bandra for the shopping.
There's Film City for a glimpse of some Bollywood stars and drop by one of the many religious sites for some spiritual upliftment. Mt Mary's Church, Haji Ali mosque, and the ISCKON temple are just some of the crowd-pullers.
Getting there: The metro is very well connected from all major cities and most smaller towns as well. Trains pull in from all parts of the country, the major stops being Mumbai Central and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

UBUD , INDONESIA

Ubud is the home of the Balinese royal family and, for a relatively small town, boasts an impressive number of museums and galleries and a thriving arts scene. Visitors can learn the craft of silversmithing, visit one of Ubud's many spas or yoga centres or feed monkeys at the Monkey Forest.

LEH LADAKH

This mountain town in Ladakh is quickly rising to the top of must-visit lists. Not surprising when you consider the sheer natural beauty of the place.

The towering Himalayas supply a dramatic backdrop and plenty of opportunity for adrenaline junkies to get their fix.

Rock climbing, white-water rafting and skiing are all on offer, and if you're looking for something a little tamer, short trekking jaunts can be arranged.

For a glimpse into the town's culture and rich history, visit the Shey Palace and the many Buddhist monasteries.

Getting there: Travelling to Leh can be quite an effort. There are flights out of Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar and Chandigarh. So if you are coming in from any other part of the country or abroad, you will need to land at one of these to travel on.

The other route is by road along the Manali-Leh highway or the Srinagar-Leh road. Both are closed off from November to May due to harsh winter conditions. Buses and taxis ply these route and should be easy enough to book.

JAISALMER, RAJASTHAN

The 'Golden City' has long been a tourist hotspot thanks to its royal history. The desert town boasts of the Jaisalmer Fort (that houses the Raj Mahal), a number of havelis, the most impressive being the Amar Sagar, Patwon-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, and ornate Jain temples.
Tourists can explore the Thar desert perched atop camels, visit the Desert National Park for a gander at the fauna, or the Akal Wood Fossil Park. Of course, there's plenty of shopping to be done for traditional Rajasthani art, clothes and jewellery.
Getting there: The town has its own railway station and is quite well connected with the major cities. Jodhpur is the closest airport, about 285 km away. Visitors can also get there by road; it is well connected and buses, taxis or rented cars are aplenty.