Explore These Top Weekend Destinations of India in 2016

Beaches, beaches and beaches! You can dance, eat great food and drink to your heart content. And if you just want to relax you can get great spa deals and soak in the sun as much as you want. Panjim, Calangute, Colva, Anjuna beaches are a must visit besides several other pristine blue beaches. Best time to visit is October to March.

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh with breathtaking views; you can chill at the Shimla mall or check out the narrow gauge line of Shimla Kalka railway. Kullu, also known as Valley of Gods, sits on the banks of Beas river. Manali, the top skiing destination in India, is again a beautiful place; the most famous temple here is Hidimba temple probably the only temple devoted to a female Demon.

Gods own country, spice capital of India, Kerala attracts tourists from all over the world. Best places to visit are Munnar, Varkala beach,Athirappilly falls and Padmanaswamy temples to name a few. Boat houses and its wildlife offers opportunities for lifetime memories!

Be at peace at the lovely lush green surroundings of Ooty, head for “the gift of the forest” Kodaikanal, and then for some more tranquil and rejuvenation in the tea gardens of Munnar.

Paradise on earth, nothing else to write about this heaven on earth. If you dream of snow covered mountains, living in a boathouse, eating heavenly food while listening to mystic music you must cover these three places.

White sand beaches, crystal clear water and lush greenery makes Andamans a perfect getaway for weekends. You can just relax and soak in the heavenly surroundings or go for scuba diving and sea walk. October to May is the best time to visit Andamans

Abode of clouds – that’s what Shillong is called, reminding the British of Scotland. The weather is cool and pleasant offering an array of places of tourist attraction. Cherrapunji, haven’t we heard of the wettest place on earth? Yes it still holds the record of receiving the highest rains. You must visit the village of Maolinang, it’s the cleanest village as the local people are nature worshippers, you will find living root bridges here. Visit Shillong during summers for its pleasant weather.

Leh goes back in time from Indus valley to silk route to Mongolian invasion, there’s history reeking out at every corner. Nubra valley separates Ladakh from the Karakoram range, Shyok rover meets Nubra or Siachen river and creates a valley of flowers. Like rest of the place this again is a high altitude desert, but the place is another paradise for hearts who want to beat the hustle bustle of city life.

Dharamshala is the epicentre of Tibetan exiled life as many followers of Dalai Lama came following him during Tibetan uprising; it’s a place of picturesque scenic beauty and attracts tourists throughout the year. 24 kms away sits a green plateau fed by a small stream, surrounded by meadows and forests you will feel transported to a different world, aptly called Mini Switzerland. While at khajjiar you must make a trip to the beautiful Dalhousie which again is a great tourist destination.

Salt marshes, white sand everywhere and the sun setting, if you want to witness this amazing beauty you must visit the runn of Kutch. You can hire tents and stay in the middle of nowhere. Visit it during the Kutch festival, from November to March, as the marshes would be dry.

The pink City deserves a full weekend as it has so many places of interest and is a shopper’s paradise. Though you can club it with Delhi, Agra trip, however if you aren’t interested in a hurricane tour, do take out a weekend for this beautiful planned city of Rajasthan.

If visiting historical places is your thing then there’s no other place which can offer you so much as this Delhi Agra trip, from Qutub Minar to Rashtrapathi Bhavan and from Red Fort to Nehru Planetorium. Taj Mahal in Agra deserves a visit once in a lifetime; along with Fatehpur Sikri where you must visit Fort of Akbar and Tomb of Salman Chisti.

Doon Valley has a history which goes back to the times when Guru Nanak had put up a “dera” and from then the beautiful valley got its name. Mussorie aptly called Queen of hills has beautiful view and a quiet charm to it.

This is a totally different world, you will find nature at work, tides, tigers, other animals and humans co existing. The famous sundari trees which give the place its name, you can spend a night in the boat itself or stay at some guest house. But here time will stop and you will feel the power of nature.

At Vizag you will find tiny hills, sea meeting and creating a beautiful ambience of serenity. Arraku is a beautiful green valley, calm and quiet. If you have time you can put up at surrounding places like Tyada, Ananthgiri. Do visit the Bora caves, and drive through the coffee and cardamom plantations. It’s the perfect weekend trip for honeymooners.