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Gap year travellers looking for an adrenalin rush while on their trip may want to consider heading to China for exciting trekking opportunities.
The Mount Huashan trail in China was picked out as one of the world's scariest hikes by Travel+Leisure magazine.
Located near Huayin, wandering monks use this mountain pass and it is also becoming a popular route among adventure travellers.
"Ladders, cables, ledges, temples atop ridgelines and impossible-looking staircases cut into rock define this unique and dangerous route," the magazine stated.
While many tourists in New Delhi will visit the same sights and have a similar experience, adventure travellers can get the most out of the city by taking their time to discover its hidden gems.
This is according to Sam Miller, who commented that the city has "a gently addictive quality and deserves to be explored slowly".
Writing for the Observer, Mr Miller noted that any independent travellers with an interest in history and architecture will be spoiled when they visit the Indian capital.
Holidays to Goa are popular with imaginative travellers who want to escape poor weather and go somewhere a bit different.
Writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, Michael Gebicki said April is a good time to go on holidays to India as beaches and cafes will be less crowded and accommodation prices will be lower.
Goa is an ideal destination for a midwinter break and has a number of different areas that could prove ideal depending on people's interests.
Mr Gebicki noted Anjuna, "Goa's original hippie haven", is quieter than the busier main resort of Calangute-Baga.
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