The best way to beat
the summers is to travel to a beautiful destination you have been longing for
years to go.
In order to save your
time and money, online travel aggregator ixigo has listed down seven gorgeous
weekend getaways to help you choose the best destination in the country.
Don't forget to add
these gorgeous destinations to your wish list:
1. Jim Corbett National
Park:
Jim Corbett National
Park, an intoxicating mix of hills and woods, is one of the most preferred
holiday getaways from Delhi. The park has two main tourist zones, Bijrani Range
and Dhikala. Spend your mornings roaming around in an open-top jeep, and
afternoons swaying along atop the elephants.
Distance - 237 km
from Delhi.
Travel Time - 5 hours
10 minutes.
Best mode of
travelling - Travel by train to Ramnagar Railway Station (87 km), and then book
a cab further.
2. Sariska National
Park.
With an abundance of
flora and fauna, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect nature retreat.
A little bit of history, with a dash of religion and the wonders of nature, you
will find these all at one place. Also, there are some lovely hotels to take
care of all your accommodation needs!
Distance - 200 km
from Delhi
Travel Time - 4 hours
30 minutes.
Best mode of
travelling - Book a cab from Delhi to Alwar.
3. Kashid.
Lonavala, Khandala,
Panchgani, and Mahabaleshwar, some popular weekend getaways from Mumbai, are passe.
So, where do Mumbaikars go for a weekend break? Well, the latest getaway is
Kashid. From lush green rice fields, blue seas, white sand, lovely mountains to
flowing streams and lakes, Kashid has got it all.
Distance - 160 km
from Mumbai
Travel Time - 3 hours
30 minutes
Best mode of
travelling - Take a cab from Mumbai to Kashid
4. Matheran
This tiny hill
station-only 8 sq. km-has managed a remarkable balancing act. It is one of
Maharashtra's prime tourist destinations but still maintains its old world charm.
There are many ways of making the journey to Matheran, which itself is part of
the fun. Apart from trekking, you can go up on horseback, in hand-pulled carts
or riding Matheran's very own toy train.
Distance - 83 km From
Mumbai
Travel Time - 2 hours
4 minutes
Best mode of
travelling - Toy Train from Neral
5. Coorg
Aptly called as the
"Scotland of India" due to its old world charm, Coorg is a must visit
if you are looking for that much-needed break with only your thoughts for
company. The hill station of Coorg is the perfect escape for any weekend. You
can also refer to the three day itinerary for Coorg if you can take a day's
leave.
Distance - 268 km
from Bangalore
Travel Time - 5 hours
Best mode of
travelling - Direct bus from Bangalore to Coorg
6. Pondicherry
Spending some relaxed
time at the famous French Quarters will be a great idea. Although terribly
rushed day-trips from Chennai are possible, at least an overnight stay in
Puducherry is a must. A two-day stay would enable the pilgrim to visit
Auroville, one of the famous places to visit in Pondicherry.
Distance - 170 km
from Chennai
Travel Time - 3 hour
13 minutes
Best mode of
travelling - Take a cab from Chennai to Pondicherry.
7. Shantiniketan
The name evokes
peace, doesn't it? Today Shantiniketan is more popular as a pleasant weekend
getaway from Kolkata than as a university. It is a retreat of different kind, a
place where you can park yourself near the Kopai River and watch the world pass
by. Walk, cycle, sit under a tree and read a book-Shantiniketan is ideal for a
quiet and relaxed holiday.
Distance - 165 km
from Kolkata
Travel Time - 3 hours
25 minutes
Best mode of
travelling - Book a cab from Kolkata to Shantiniketan or take a train.
So, what are you
waiting for? Gear up for a wonderful trip to these exotic weekend getaways.
Keep calm and explore
the world!!
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