World Tourism Day: 5 weekend trips you should take in India before globetrotting

This year has several long weekends, and one is just around the corner, and you can use the dragging hours to plan out your long weekend trip in the never explored before bounties and havens of India. Here are some sojourns you should undertake in your backyard before trotting all over the globe.

Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh

Dive into the valleys and soar into the skies in this paragliding hub of India! The quaint little off-beat village located in Himachal Pradesh is among the best places to visit in India in October. The beautiful sunset and the stretching heights provide the perfect cathartic release for city dwellers. For both the adventurous and the peace-lovers, this village has a lot to offer. From hand gliding to visiting the Sherab Ling Monastery, the village also offers opportunities to teach for free and various events that one can attend to douse oneself in the Tibetan culture.

Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

This is nature’s bountiful garden where you can bask in the delight of being surrounded by some of the widest varieties of flora and fauna. One can travel to Lahaul and Spiti only before winter and, thus, it becomes one of the best places to visit in October. Lie underneath the stars and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way. The place also has a treasure cove for the adventure lovers as they can take up the challenge of trekking through Spiti.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Your long-weekend trip to Rishikesh can be both a spiritual experience as well as an adrenaline gushing adventure. This place of ironies is cradled in the northern frontiers of Himalyas and is by the banks of the Ganges. It’s ideal location makes it a perfect holiday destination for those who are looking for religious experiences and for those who are seeking adventurous activities.

Manas National Park, Assam

If observing the wild is your mojo, Manas National Park, which boasts of close to 60 Royal Bengal tigers, is your ideal vacation spot. One can also birdwatch at leisure here as there are some notable bird varieties in the place. Seeing a tiger can be a Herculean task until you spend a substantial amount of time here.

Wayanad, Kerala

This district nestled in God’s Own Country is a perfect escapade if you want a healthy dose of nature to recover from the city pollution. Situated among the mountains of the Western Ghats, Wayanad has several tea estates. The surreal quietness of nature and the fluffy clouds brushing past the face make it the ultimate romantic weekend getaway.

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