Independence Day long weekend trip? 5 places under Rs 10k in India you can go to
With the Independence Day long weekend approaching, we bring you 5 places that you can visit for that much needed vacation in under a budget of Rs 10k.
Independence Day, August 15, falls on a Thursday this year and yes you know exactly what direction we are going with this. Managing a leave on Friday will get you a long weekend, which you can then use to take off on a short getaway.
With the monsoon hitting India hard this time, combining this gorgeous weather with a long weekend is the perfect recipe for a holiday.
We have just the right places for you to go on this long weekend and to add to that, this much needed holiday will not burn a hole in your pocket. These 3-nights 4-days packages will all be under Rs 10,000.
FROM DELHI
To Amritsar
Amritsar is the perfect blend of culture, tradition and food. What more can one ask for on a holiday? An additional perk, the city becomes ethereal during monsoon. Famous for its Dhaba food culture, Amritsar caters to all your touristy needs.
You can go and visit the Golden Temple, Wagha Border, Jallianwala Bagh and also enjoy delicious Chole Bhature at Kesar Da Dhaba.
Travel Package: A 3-nights 4-days package will cost you around Rs 7,000.
How to reach: The easiest and cheapest way to reach Amritsar is by bus. The bus will drop you to the heart of the city at prices starting from Rs 850.
Stay: The cost of a hotel in the city starts at Rs 800 per night.
FROM MUMBAI
To Mahabaleshwar
If you are one of those people who feel calm and at home in the midst of nature, this is the place for you. Situated in the lap of the Sahyadri mountain range, Mahabaleshwar is the land of sunsets, sunrises and picturesque views of lush green hills. Famous for its year-round supply of yummy strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is also popular for trekking and shikara rides.
Travel package: A 3-nights 4-days package will cost you not more than Rs 6,000.
How to reach: The best way to reach the land of strawberries is by bus from Mumbai. The bus will take you right to Mahabaleshwar for just Rs 500.
Stay: The hotels in Mahabaleshwar starts at Rs 1000 per night.
FROM CHENNAI
To Pondicherry
The urban architecture-style union territory of India is one of the best places to go to on a long weekend from Chennai to unwind. The perfect combination of French culture and boho-chic vibe that the town gives out, makes for the perfect backdrop for the best social media pictures. And don't even get us started on the white sand beaches.
Travel package: A 3-nights 4-days stay in Pondicherry including the travel and stay will cost you not more than Rs 5,000 including food and other expenses. You can add in some shopping too to that!
How to reach: A bus ride from Chennai to Pondicherry starts from a pocket-friendly Rs 350 with scenic views of the ocean.
Stay: The hotels in Pondicherry start at Rs 500 per night.
FROM BANGALORE
To Coorg
The coffee land of India, Coorg, is a quaint hill station with mesmerising natural beauty. Breathtaking waterfalls, mystical mountain-tops and greenery as far as you can see, Coorg is one of the main tourist attractions of India. Coorg is also known as Scotland of India and rightly so. Some of the main tourist attractions of Coorg are the coffee plantations. You can also try camping and taste different fruity wines.
Travel Package: This serene expanse of nature will give you the perfect holiday without making a big dent in your pocket. A 3-nights 4-days package will not cost you more than Rs 5,000.
How to reach: A bus ride from Bangalore to Coorg will cost you Rs 500.
Stay: The hotels in Coorg start at Rs 600.
FROM KOLKATA
To Kurseong
Located in the lap of mountains, Kurseong is known for its orchid gardens, green hills, gorgeous vistas, and tea plantations. Located 30km from Darjeeling, it is one of the places that make for a great long weekend holiday destination from Kolkata. Also, for adventure seekers, Kurseong is known to be the most haunted hill station of India.
Travel Package: A holiday in Kurseong will not cost you over Rs 8,000.
How to reach: There are no straight trains or buses to Kurseong from Kolkata. You will have to take a train from Kolkata to Jalpaiguri, and then a taxi to Kurseong. The journey will cost you Rs 1,530 approximately.
Stay: The hotels in the hill station cost Rs 1,000 per night.
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