Knock Knock! The long weekend is just right around the corner (11th Aug – 15th Aug). If you still don’t have any plans – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Yes, you heard us right! Fake a fever on 12th Aug, friday (we hope you have leaves winks) and then, you have a really long weekend and a compelling getaway to look forward to, whether you’re a mountain lover or a beach enthusiast, our travel experts have discovered some brilliant gems that make the cut for that perfect long weekend getaway.
1. Raga on the Ganges, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Are you a nature lover, a birdwatcher or a yoga enthusiast? If yes to either of these then Raga on the Ganges is your haven. The property offers five categories of rooms. The rooms are done tastefully and spacious over looking the mountains or the river. You can feel the calmness of the holy Ganges, the Shivalik Ranges and Silver Sands right from your room. There are a lot of outdoor activities that you can enjoy near the resort like white water rafting, wall climbing, trekking, nature walk/trails, rock climbing, rappelling, bird watching, village safari, stargazing, beach visit, nature photography and much more.
2. Jilling Terraces, Nainital, Uttrakhand
A couple of hours away from Nainital, set amidst 100 acres of untouched forests in Uttrakhand is a 80 year old house built in 1933 by a Sanskrit scholar for his beloved wife. The house is now been converted into a warm homestay. The rooms feature a hardwood floor, sofa and an electric kettle. All rooms have a sitting area with the windows which offers a stunning view of Nanda Devi and surrounding peaks of Himalayas. Some rooms also include a balcony and/or patio. There is also a kitchenette in some of the rooms fitted with a microwave.
3. Aashyana Lakhanpal, Candolim, Goa
Goa truly is a beach lover’s paradise and Aashyana is the perfect catch for you. Set in the winding lanes of Candolim, the property has direct access to the beach. It is a 5 bedroom villa or reside in style at one or more of the three self contained two bedroom Casinhas – each complete with an individual, private garden or in one of the double bedroom beachside cottages or in villa Venus, the 3 bedroom self contained independent villa, offering a mix of stillness & spirituality.
4. Solang Valley Resort, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Nestled high up in the clouds, on the banks of the River Beas, far from the concrete jungle, a little heaven awaits you. At 8500 ft above sea level, this retreat allows you to experience nature in all its glory. The river retreat (river facing rooms), the orchard bungalow (valley facing rooms) and glacier point (glacier facing rooms) house 64 rooms that are tastefully appointed, each with magnificent views and overlooking manicured lawns the rooms overlook the river beas or have a view of the snow clad mountains.
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