HOLI - QUICK WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Holi is a perfect excuse to indulge the traveller within and escape to quieter, scenic places. With the three-day Holi weekend on the horizon this year, have you ever found yourself with no travel plans but a robust desire deep inside to urge away on this short weekend? Some are going home for Holi, but a number of us can't. Well, therein case, I even have decided to go off to a scenic and fun place this weekend. I'm surely getting to make my mini Holi holiday special with my friends; you ought to roll in the hay too.

Sure, some are getting to stay back within the comfort of their beds, but only to regret when the long weekend rolls around—don't let that be you! Spend your days within the foothills of the Himalayas—the place you're keen to call home.

Nature has been working as a great stress-buster that helps you to free your mind of thoughts. One of the foremost beautiful belongings you experience on the trek is lush nature throughout the journey. Besides, hiking to get to a beautiful place gives you the time you sort your thoughts out and put everything into perspective. One of the foremost beautiful belongings you experience on the trek is lush nature throughout the journey. Here are some of the unexplored treks that are perfect weekend getaway.

PANDU ROPA

The meadows of Pandu Ropa are located above the Vashist village near Manali. In the local language, Pandu Ropa means 'Rice fields of the Pandavas'. The total distance is about 8 kilometres, including the trekking and driving time from Manali.  One can get to experience the boonies with the camping adventure at Hallan and luxuriate in the sweetness that Pandu Ropa offered, a naturally ingrained retreat worth your time!

It is one of the exciting overnight treks that will start from Camp Exotica at Hallan, and you'll continue the trek towards Pandu Ropa. You'll rehearse a forest of pine trees, then leave the timberline behind when you hike up the alpine meadow. However, once you reach the destination, explore the place around you and at last bonfire before retiring at camps for the night. You get to ascertain spectacular views of Kullu and Solang Valley on this trek. The whole place is usually sanitized, following all protocols to make sure maximum safety of all guests. The next day, start the trek from Pandu Ropa and back to Hallan and luxuriate in the rest of your occupied camp. The trek is beginner-friendly, so people that haven't hiked before but are fit enough to steer within the mountains with a backpack also can join.

BIJLI MAHADEV

Bijli Mahadev (temple of lighting) is one of India's sacred temples located in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of about 2,460m within the Kullu Valley. It is widely known as one of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva (Mahadev). The best thing here is, it is located 14 km from Kullu across the Beas river, which is a gratifying reward trek of 3km is often approached. In this temple of lightning, it is believed and said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings within the sort of lightning. However, lightning incidents occur once in 12 years.

THACHI VALLEY TREK

Thachi Valley is one of the foremost remote and delightful destinations of Himachal Pradesh. It is located amidst dense forests of pine, tosh, oak and deodar trees; the place displays great unspoiled impeccable thing about nature. This sensational aesthetic place is linked by a road that goes via Bali and Aut Chowki. This place may be a paradise for trek lovers with easy to medium treks within the region to urge a wide-angle view of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar Ranges, a gorgeous, untouched and unexplored valley; this is often the perfect location for a vacation amidst the lap of nature.

Trek A Tribe (trekking, adventure, camping, and road trips organiser) is proud to open a new trek in Thachi Valley, known to only a few people. This trek starts from village Shalwad located at an altitude of 2,550 meters, 1.5 hours hike from the Thachi road.  This peaceful village is found at a gorgeous location with an incredible view of the Manali region and peaks. The town is also home to splendidly ravishing wooden Lord Ganesh Temple.

Moreover, there are many people who love to visit beaches. There’s something so peaceful about looking at the ocean, and it’s even more mesmerizing to watch the sunset. The beautiful thing about the beach is its ability to cater for all ages. That's why the beach is the right family-gathering destination – kids can play within the sand while teenagers dive under the waves; parents can gather around the beach barbecues while grandparents enjoy relaxing under the umbrellas. There’s no regulation, and there’s many wide, open space!

VELLANKANI BEACH

Vellankani Beach is one of the main scenic beaches on the Eastern coast of India. Vellankani features a history of faith and culture. It had been a trading port for Rome and Greece, only to lose its importance to its neighbour Nagapattinam later. It's one of the foremost visited pilgrim destinations in Southern India. The beach is highly on the Vellaiyar River's brink, where boating services are available, counting on the water's extent. 

DUMAS BEACH

Dumas Beach is situated along the Arabian Sea, which is located 21 kilometres southwest of the town of Surat in Gujarat. It is a well-renowned tourist destination in South Gujarat. Dumas Beach is justly famous for being within the top 35 most haunted places in India.

According to folklore, Dumas beach is known for its black sand and is considered haunted as it was once used as a Hindu burial site. Definitely, a worth place to visit for the people who love to explore haunted places.

RISHIKONDA BEACH

The Rishikonda Beach is a stunning shore located on the Bay of Bengal in Vishakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.   Rushikonda beach's natural charms are among the main reasons for its immense popularity among locals and foreign tourists. It's one of the few beaches that offer swimming under expert supervision. So if you want a peaceful weekend getaway, Rishikonda Beach is an ideal destination for all beach lovers.

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BLOG WRITTEN BY - TARUNIMA NEGI