The best weekend getaways to quench your wanderlust…
From New Delhi:
Naukuchiatal:
A hidden treasure of Uttarakhand, Naukuchiatal is blessed with scenic splendours of nature.
#CanYouBelieveIt: According to myths and stories, if someone witnesses all the 9 corners of the lake from a single spot then they might disappear in a cloud of smoke to attain nirvana.
Distance from Delhi: 320 km
Itinerary: Delhi – Naukuchiatal – Bhimtal – Delhi (2 nights 3 days)
#ixigoRecommends: Boating in the colourful shikara, kayaking, angling, hand- gliding, and horse riding
Best For: Couples, families, adventure seekers and nature lovers.
Chamba:
Once the seat of the Himalayan empire, this little piece of paradise is defined now by its natural beauty.
#YouCantMissIt: The Sui Mata festival is held every year during March/April in the memory of Queen Sui, who gave her life to protect the people Chamba.
Distance from Delhi: 596 km
Itinerary: Delhi – Chamba– Dalhousie– Delhi
#ixigoRecommends: White water rafting
Best For: Families, and nature lovers
Pushkar:
A famous Hindu pilgrimage town, Pushkar is a muddle of tourist and religious scenes.
#YesItIsTrue: Pushkar hosts the world’s biggest camel fair.
Distance from Delhi: 415 km
Itinerary: Delhi – Pushkar – Ajmer – Delhi
#ixigoRecommends: Camel safari, hot air balloon ride, jeep safari, and attend the evening aarti at Varah Ghat.
Best For: Families, solo travellers, and spiritual seekers
From Mumbai:
Ratnagiri:
A sleepy seaside town, Ratnagiri is amongst the premier tourist destinations in Maharashtra.
#ILoveMangoes: Considered to be the tastiest fruit, Ratnagiri is where you will find world’s best Alphonso mangoes.
Distance from Mumbai: 346 km
Itinerary: Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Ganpatipule – Mumbai
#ixigoRecommends: Enjoy a scenic seashore drive, go for a ferry ride, gorge on some delicious Konkani cuisine.
Best For: Nature lovers, couples, and families
Tarkarli:
Bestowed with peace and tranquillity, this little piece of paradise is a treasure trove for the beach lovers.
#ScubaDivingAddicts: Tarkarli has India’s first integrated and biggest scuba diving centre
Distance from Mumbai: 533 km
Itinerary: Mumbai – Tarkarli – Amboli – Mumbai
#ixigoRecommends: Stay in a houseboat, go for snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and jet skiing.
Best For: Adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, families, and couples.
Mahabaleshwar:
Home to rock-cut smoky mountains, delicious strawberries, gushing cascades and evergreen forests, Mahabaleshwar is among the most popular getaways in India.
#LoveForGreenery: It remains green throughout the year.
Distance from Mumbai: 263 km
Itinerary: Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar – Tapola – Mumbai
#ixigoRecommends: Visit the strawberry farms, go for trekking, and try boating at Venna Lake.
Best For: Nature lovers, families, and couples.
From Bangalore:
Pondicherry:
A quaint little place with a dual personality that will encourage you to believe that you have landed at a different place.
#CanYouBelieveIt: Pondicherry celebrates Independence Day on August 16.
Distance from Bangalore: 311 km
Itinerary: Bangalore – Pondicherry – Pichavaram – Bangalore
#ixigoRecommends: Take a boat ride, go bird watching, try scuba diving, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing on the backwaters, and a bicycle tour.
Best For: Adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, families, and couples
Gokarna:
Carved beautifully from mountains and cut by rivers, Gokarna is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
#OnlyForYou: Shaped in a semicircle, Half Moon Beach is less crowded yet equally scintillating — the secret beauty of Gokarna.
Distance from Bangalore: 491 km
Itinerary: Bangalore – Gokarna – Murdeshwar – Bangalore
#ixigoRecommends: Enjoy a banana boat ride, do camping, and try yoga by the beach.
Best For: Nature lovers, families, and couples
Dandeli:
One of the best white-water rafting destinations in India, Dandeli is the adventure hub of Karnataka.
#DandeliWildlifeSanctuary: With more than 200 species of birds, it is a paradise for bird watchers.
Distance from Bangalore: 466 km
Itinerary: Bangalore – Dandeli– Dudhsagar – Bangalore
#ixigoRecommends: River rafting, wildlife safari, kayaking, jungle camping, mountain biking, coracle boat ride, and the natural jacuzzi bath.
Best For: Adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, families, and couples.
