Weekend Vibes: Best ideas to script your own weekend getaway and truly live it up

A sweet 130 kms away you will find this isolated beach. Leave early morning which will allow you to take a small detour of 30 kms to a famous Parsi café - Ahura knows for freshly baked breads, bun maska with chai to delicious Kheema Pav for breakfast. Just as you are about to reach the beach, you will find beautiful plant nurseries on both sides of the road offering variety of fauna at a very low price. You won’t feel the need to bargain or haggle with the sellers.There are a few resorts were you can spend a day or choose from various eatery serving mouth watering sea food cuisines. This is a good place to see the sunset away from the chaos of Mumbai.

Incredibly old, Lonar Lake is a result of the collision of a meteor which is believed to had taken place 50,000 years ago. Located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, which is about 476 km from Mumbai, Lonar Lake will surely mesmerise you with its natural beauty. This place is home to rich flora. Along with bird watching and photography, you can also enjoy the calm environment and cool breeze. For camping enthusiasts, this is an ideal place to spend time under the starlit sky.

When you’re battling traffic every day it only makes sense to have an quiet weekend getaway away from the hustle.

Hampi is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River in northern Karnataka. Situated around 340 km from Bangalore. Hampi is an extremely significant place in terms of history and architecture. It is an open-museum of architecture, religion, and history dotted with innumerable gems that were hewed from stones.

Dandeli is analogous to peace and adventure. Located in the rocky trails of the Western Ghats and is situated at an altitude of 1551 ft above sea-level. About 461 km away from the metropolitan city Bengaluru, this untouched destination is ideal for adventure enthusiasts looking for a thrilling weekend as it offers sports like white water rafting in the Kali River with a facility of night camping as well.

Delhi is probably one of those lucky places in India that is surrounded with some of the best destinations for a quick weekend getaway.

Fagu can be counted as one of the less known destinations near Delhi. If you want a break from your hectic weekly schedule, Fagu is a very beautiful and less crowded place to visit just 361 km from Delhi. To make make your trip and more exciting it offers lot of activities to do. In case you make it here during the month of February then, don’t miss out on to be a part of the ski fest.

Damdama Lake: Just 38 kms away, Damdama Lake is one of the best weekend trips from Delhi offering camping under a starlit sky. While the hills surrounding the lake are perfect for easy-level trekking & rock-climbing, the lake itself is famous for its boating facilities. Delhiites can easily spend a day here rejuvenating.

Thanks to its rich history, the destinations near Kolkata ranges from Heritage Museums to national parks to Beaches, all of which can become your last minute weekend getaway idea.

Known for hosting the biggest mangrove forests in the world, Sundarbans National Park is around 365 kms from Kolkata. It is home to the 'Royal Bengal tigers'. A UNESCO world heritage site with a large variety of birds and reptiles including salt-water crocodile. To explore the national park like no other, boat safaris start as early as 8:30 AM and so that you can snail through amidst unmatched greenery.

A quick getaway to a cluster of small villages, Kamarpukur is nestled between Vishnupur and Tarakeshwar is around 81 kms away.Birthplace of Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa, this village is perfect getaway from the humdrum of the city. This place is for you if seek harmony and tranquility and enjoy the pleasures of simple rural life. With cluster of temples and charming beauty this is just the place to unwind from the pressure of all the deadlines that you are struggling through the week. You will leave this place feeling relaxed and recharged.

An ideal weekend getaway is like a breath of fresh air past a sultry week of overtime and deadlines.

56 Kms away from Chennai, it is a small town on a strip of land between Bay of Bengal and Great Salt Lake. Mahabalipuram is famous for its vast beach, monoliths, stone carvings and temples. This place can become your short trip weekend destination. Shore Temple, Seashell Museum and Mahabalipuram Light House will be the part you your exploration which speaks volumes of its glory.

About 587 Kms from Chennai, Valparai is a weekend getaway destination between tea estates and dense forests. It is located in the Anaimalai Hills range of Western Ghats and is also known as the 7th heaven. The Sholayar Dam, Nallamudi viewpoint, and Aliyar Dam are a few places you can visit while here.

Hyderabadis have many places to escape. But to make your weekend gateway unlike any other there are few short trip destinations from Hyderabad.

Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Kurnool About 259 km from Hyderabad, this wildlife sanctuary spread across an area of 614sq kms. This journey is, close to nature, amidst a number of diverse species of flora and fauna. Established in 1988, Rollapadu is especially known for being the home to the endangered species of The Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican. The wildlife sanctuary, spread across the huge area is the home to many birds and reptiles.

Shamirpet is an artificial lake, which was built during the Nizams reign. This lake attracts a lot of birds making the spot good for bird watching. As it is just 31 km from Hyderabad, it makes quite a nice weekend escape to spend some quality time watching the flights of beautiful birds amidst nature.

Weekends are meant for good friends and great adventures. Create beautiful stories and Make It Count!

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