India has some of the most relaxing places to visit when one gets bogged down by the regular and usually a hectic schedule. Most salary-earners in India who stay literally on their heels to meets the demands of work and home are constantly bitten by the travel bug during weekends.

Nearly all metropolitan cities today – Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai are in close vicinity with some of the most popular weekend getaways. Take a peep into some of these places to add more “tadka” to your trip to India.

Top 5 Weekend Getaways in India
Listed below are the top 5 common or uncommon weekend getaways in India:

• Coonoor: Coonoor, not very far away from Ooty, is a promising weekend getaway for many. The climate is what makes the mind and body relax. Infact, the climate is known to be conducive for tea plantations as well. Well-connected with rail, air and road, Coonoor has interesting places to visit such as – the Catherine Falls, the Dolphin’s Nose, the Droog Fort and the Wellington Golf Course. If shopping is the other thing on your mind apart from rest and relaxation, then you could get your hands on some of the most sleek furniture sets, linen and a variety of fruit jams.
• Hampi: Hampi is about 350 kilometers away from Bangalore. A perfect weekend getaway for most Bangalorians, Hampi has the gift of magnificence where it can leave you all enthralled and elevated into another age with its splendid display of temples and palaces. If you want to detach yourself from the chaos and nuisance of everyday life, visit Hampi for a refreshingly new and peaceful experience.
• Kanchipuram: Located 75 kilometers from Chennai, Kanchipuram is a popular scared abode for travelers worldwide. People looking for peace, tranquility and divinity are most tempted to visit Kanchipuram during the weekends. Again, a robust network of road, rail and air contributes towards making it one of the most sought after weekend getaways for many.
• Murudeshwar: Murudeshwar, located 500 kilometers from Bangalore is gradually picking pace to become one of the most favorite weekend getaways for Indians. Bound by the rolling sea and a row of hills, Murudeshwar is a relatively less known beach resort in Karnataka.
• Wayanad: Located 300 kilometers from Bangalore, Wayanad is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala. If you’re seeking adventure and fun this weekend, then Wayanad is the place to plan out. With a massive abundance of beauty and rocky mountainous landscape, the terrain is just right for trekking and many other kinds of adventure sports you would want to explore here.

A weekend is not to be wasted in sleep or squeamish household chores but on exciting events that can change your life or which can teach you how to live life better. If your work and regular schedules are stealing the daylights out of you, then pack your bags and head for any of the exciting weekend getaways this weekend.