4 offbeat travel ideas for your next getaway

Love Offbeat Travel? Here Are 4 Places To Bookmark

With summers well on their way, travellers across the country are currently packing their bags and intensely researching about which new place they want to go to, for their next holiday. While most of us would just consider oft-repeated destinations to do a weekend trip at, the more serious among us would be looking for something a bit offbeat. And in a country as big as India, there’s no dearth of unexplored and off-the-trail spots.

So, if you’re tired of the same old destinations and want to head to someplace a bit different, these places need to be on your bucket list.

Hideout, Vikramgad Taluka, Maharashtra

Image courtesy – Hideout, Vikramgad

If you’re the kind that thrives in nature and wants to escape the city life for a bit to some place that’s not exactly on the most viral travel lists around, check out Hide Out farm near Mumbai. Some 105km away from the city, the farm offers spacious rooms, a huge property full of greens and yellows to spend a calm weekend at, and is owned by hospitable people who’d treat you like family for as long as you’re there. There are a bunch of hiking and trekking spots nearby, too.

Distance from Mumbai –  120 km

Chembra Peak, Kerala

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Another spot heavy on nature and light on all things city, Chembra Peak is one of the highest mountains near the southernmost end of the lush green Western Ghats. Located in Wayanad district, there’s a lot to do here, including trekking, visiting the tea plantations, and exploring other spots in the Nilgiris if you’re in the mood.

Distance from Mumbai – 1,227 kms

Badami, Bagalkot, Karnataka

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A bit different from the rest of the places on the list, Badami in Karnataka is an awesome place for exploring some good ol’ temples and indulging in some adventure activities. Rock climbers know it as one of the best spots for climbing in the country due to the types of rock found there. That doesn’t mean it’s not for the non-climber; there’s still plenty of sightseeing to do and architecture to marvel at here.

Distance from Mumbai – 585 km

Kalimpong, West Bengal

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When we talk about the mountains in West Bengal, Darjeeling tends to hog the spotlight more than other offbeat places, Kalimpong being one of them. Once a colonial getaway, the tiny hill station is full of buildings from that era and a perfect view of the Himalayas. It’s also a perfect place to spot some unique flora and fauna not found at most places in the country.

Distance from Mumbai – 2,346 kms

Tip – If you are looking for a comfortable yet budgeted stay at the above mentioned locations, we recommend you check out FabHotels, that is present in various locations across the country. Use your digibank Debit card to avail discounts on the same as well.

Himanshu, Livemorezone.com

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