It's a long weekend and here are 3 weekend getaways to make the most of it!
| Jan 26, 2018, 08:00 IST
Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated across the county and luckily this year, it happens to fall on a Friday, thus making it a long weekend. And it would be such a waste of a short holiday to not put it to good use, right? We've got you wondering now, haven't we? Well, let's solve your 'where to go' dilemma and just give you 3 places to relax and unwind or to gear up and explore or maybe both? Scroll through 3 places we think you should visit this long weekend and make it a weekend getaway!
Gokarna and Murudeshwar: An ideal way to spend a long weekend would be to completely relax and 'veg' out and what better way to do it than visit the beach? Close to Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa, Gokarna and Murudeshwar are two quietly mesmerizing places situated in Karnataka that feature beaches, hills, sprawling green landscapes and long roads with gorgeous views. Sounds inviting, doesn't it?
Mukteshwar and Dhanachuli: Located in Uttarakhand, Mukteshwar and Dhanachuli make for perfect destinations for those in the north, especially if you live in Delhi! Hill stations, these two gorgeous places offer snow-capped mountains in the distance proceeded by a range of green pastels and are filled with natural beauty. If beaches aren't your thing, these two hill stations are the perfect options to take off to this long weekend.
Kamshet: Looking for adventure? Then this hill station situated in the Western Ghats is a place you should visit this weekend! A few hours' drive from Mumbai, Kamshet is a haven for the adrenaline junkie. It is a picturesque hill station that is renowned for paragliding and flying schools. It also has rock caves dating back to 1st century BC. So, that's even some history thrown in there too! All you adventurous souls, trust us, this is where you need to go STAT!
Get packing! What are you waiting for?
Gokarna and Murudeshwar: An ideal way to spend a long weekend would be to completely relax and 'veg' out and what better way to do it than visit the beach? Close to Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa, Gokarna and Murudeshwar are two quietly mesmerizing places situated in Karnataka that feature beaches, hills, sprawling green landscapes and long roads with gorgeous views. Sounds inviting, doesn't it?
Mukteshwar and Dhanachuli: Located in Uttarakhand, Mukteshwar and Dhanachuli make for perfect destinations for those in the north, especially if you live in Delhi! Hill stations, these two gorgeous places offer snow-capped mountains in the distance proceeded by a range of green pastels and are filled with natural beauty. If beaches aren't your thing, these two hill stations are the perfect options to take off to this long weekend.
Kamshet: Looking for adventure? Then this hill station situated in the Western Ghats is a place you should visit this weekend! A few hours' drive from Mumbai, Kamshet is a haven for the adrenaline junkie. It is a picturesque hill station that is renowned for paragliding and flying schools. It also has rock caves dating back to 1st century BC. So, that's even some history thrown in there too! All you adventurous souls, trust us, this is where you need to go STAT!
Get packing! What are you waiting for?