During June, summer continues in most part of India with the onset of monsoon in southern India. This is a time of school holidays and large no of travelers flock to the different hill stations to enjoy a cooler weather and get respite from the scorching heat of the plains. Apart from the popular hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Nainital, Darjeeling and Sikkim, Lahul-Spiti in the higher ranges of Himachal Pradesh draws a large no of visitors. The route to Ladakh also opens during this time