Weekend Gateways

With today’s hectic lifestyle and on-the-toes routine, weekends have become a great window for people living in urban cities to utilize their weekends and explore the hidden/popular tourist destinations around  enjoying quality time with their family and take a break.
India has witnessed a great boom in weekend tourism and offers a great variety when it comes to enjoying weekend getaways in India. From exploring spiritualism in Rishikesh, Banaras to enjoying the snow at Nainital and Shimla to letting your hair down at the beaches in Karnataka and Goa, the choices are endless.

Here are some of the most loved weekend getaways in India split region-wise:

North India
The kind of variety this region offers you in terms of weekend getaway is unmatched and offers a perfect recluse away from the city life and a glimpse into historical royal life. Some of the most popular names include Agra, Golden Triangle Tour, Nainital, Jim Corbett National Park, Pushkar, Ajmer, Bikaner and Rishikesh among others.

South India
South India is a paradise for nature lovers in all its forms. From the picture perfect locales to enchanting backwaters and hill stations, the choices are endless. Some of the noted names include Kodaikanal, Tirupati, Ooty, Pondicherry, Mysore, Palakkad, Kochi and Alleppey.

West India
Weekend getaways in Western region of India bring escapades that are refreshing with greenery as well as reminiscent of the past. The popular names include Lonavala, Alibaug and Khandala.

Central India
This region brings some interesting weekend getaway options on the tourism map for the travelers to explore and get a better understanding of the local culture and ancient traditions while enjoying the spectacular views too. Popular names include Khajuraho, Rajgir, Panchmarhi, Guna and Dharbanga among others.

North-East India
North East is the hidden paradise of India offering variant of tourist destinations that combine quaint beauty with a pleasant taste of the local culture. The region has best options to plan a getaway from your usual routine life. Some popular names are Gangtok, Shillong and Kalimpong.

For travelers looking at India as a getaway destination, the choices across the country are as varied as its topography, ensuring one always has something new to explore while enjoying a weekend in India. Time to slip into your comfort dresses and enjoy your weekends exploring India!