Who doesn’t love traveling? As soon as we lay our hands on the New Year calendar, we mark the long weekends and start planning and dreaming for the awesome adventures ahead. Why do we need Bali and Maldives, when India is full of fun and adventure places? From beautiful beaches to breathtaking mountains, we have it all! Keeping this in mind, we have brought you a well-curated list of long weekend places to visit in India.
List of Best Places to Visit during a Long Weekend
Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli
A Long weekend is near, friends are ready, and your leaves are approved, but not sure where to chill and have a fun-loaded long weekend? The answer is Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli! It’s a pure definition of 5-star luxury resort with a great dining experience and lounge bar. And the best part? The resort’s convenient access to both Imagicaa Theme Park and Water Park in Khopoli. It indeed tops our list as one of the most interesting and worth-visiting long weekend destinations and also has direct access to Snow Park.
Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has recently been popular among travellers as one of the best places to visit for long weekend. But most travellers prefer tiger safaris and street food tours. Whereas the beauty of Mandu should never be missed! Mandu is an ancient fort city with beautiful architecture and slowly fading memories of a bygone era. You can visit some stunning Afghan-era architecture, including Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, and Hoshang Shah’s Tomb.
Kochi Kerala
Kochi marks the beauty and reminiscence of the colonial era with a vibrant culture and colonial-styled buildings. It’s a historic port city that has its unique vibe making it a perfect long weekend place to visit. You can witness the Chinese fishing net, Mattancherry Palace, and Kochi Fort to take you back to the era. It’s a perfect place to visit with friends and chill at the artsy cafes and best homestays in the country.
Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Is Goa too mainstream? Then what you are looking at for a perfect weekend getaway is Sindhudurga in Maharashtra. Sindhudurg offers beautiful beaches like Tarkarli and many water sports to enjoy. It’s less crowded and much cleaner than Goa, making it the best destination for adventure and relaxation. You can enjoy Alphonso mangoes and cashews directly from the heart of nature.
Rann Utsav, Kutch, Gujarat
A long weekend and Rann Utsav is the perfect combo for those who love to get immersed into culture, beauty and desert. This is held in the Rann of Kutch to celebrate the beauty of white desserts. If you are an Insta freak and love the bustling colors, then this is where you should capture all the amazing moments for your Insta followers. You can enjoy luxury tents, special food, desert safaris, and a memorable stay under the great sky.
Hampi
For others, it may be a UNESCO World Heritage site, but for us Indians, it’s really much more! This is one of the best places to visit on long weekend, and it has always fascinated us with the stories and tales of Krishnadevaraya, Tenali Ram, and the Vijayanagara Empire. The Matanga hilltop, Achyutaraya Temple, Vithala Temple, famous stone chariot (Yes, the one marked on our 50 Rs. Note!) Hemakuta Hill, Hampi has a lot to offer and makes your weekend truly memorable.
Munnar and Ooty
Suitably titled ‘The Queen of Hill Stations’, Ooty is a fascinating hill station in Tamilnadu, and one of the popular honeymoon destinations in India. Ooty and Munnar are the best long weekend places to visit. With rolling tea gardens, cloud-kissed mountains, lush foliage, serene lakes, colonial architecture, and a tranquil atmosphere, this charming hill station in the Nilgiri Hills attracts tourists from all over the world every year. For a traveler, there are many places to visit in Ooty, from vibrant gardens to the oldest churches, for a memorable getaway.
Goa
For an Indian beach lover, Goa is their second home. Since Dil Chahta Hai, everybody dreams of visiting Goa just with their pack to create memories to cherish throughout life. Goa offers everything, beautiful beaches, water sports, adventures, nightlife, parties, and more. You can visit Southern Goa to relax and have a spiritual getaway for a peaceful weekend.
We hope you enjoyed reading our list of long weekend places. Now mark your calendars, pack your bags, and get on a memorable adventurous weekend in the coming months.