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  • Looking for a quick offbeat escape from Bengaluru? Discover Hogenakkal Falls – South India’s ‘Niagara’ just 4 hours away

    Discover Hogenakkal Falls, South India’s “Niagara,” just 4 hours from Bengaluru. Experience coracle rides, misty cascades, emerald pools, and a perfect weekend getaway filled with adventure and relaxation.

  • 6 UNESCO Sites Near Delhi-NCR to Visit This Independence Day

    6 UNESCO Sites Near Delhi-NCR to Visit This Independence Day

    Explore six UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Delhi NCR this Independence Day long weekend. From the Taj Mahal to Ranthambore and Keoladeo, discover heritage, wildlife, and culture within a few hours’ drive.

  • 10 visa-free international getaways for this Independence Day long weekend

    10 visa-free international getaways for this Independence Day long weekend

    Discover 10 stunning visa-free international getaways for Indian travelers this Independence Day long weekend. Enjoy hassle-free travel to beautiful beaches, mountains, and cultural hotspots.

  • Independence Day Long Weekend 2025: 5 budget-friendly Indian getaways you’ll love

    Independence Day Long Weekend 2025: 5 budget-friendly Indian getaways you’ll love

    Planning a budget-friendly getaway for Independence Day Long Weekend 2025? Discover 5 trending Indian escapes—Goa, Bengaluru, Kochi, Port Blair, and Leh—that promise adventure, relaxation, and great value.

  • 7 long weekends left in 2025: From July to December – Here's when to plan your holiday

    7 long weekends left in 2025: From July to December – Here's when to plan your holiday

    Plan your perfect getaway with these 7 long weekends left in 2025. Explore top domestic and international travel ideas from July to December.

  • 30 Instagram captions to announce your weekend plans, from chill to thrill, more 

    30 Instagram captions to announce your weekend plans, from chill to thrill, more 

    If you're all about Fri-YAY hype, quick getaways, Netflix marathons, party nights, self-care, or shopping sprees, and love posting it all but struggle with captions, here are 30 perfect ones to match your weekend vibe:

  • Weekend self-care: Read a book, go on a hike, or connect with family and friends to unwind and destress

    Weekend self-care: Read a book, go on a hike, or connect with family and friends to unwind and destress

    Weekend self-care ideas: Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate. Small, meaningful acts—like reading a book, taking a walk, or journaling—can have a big impact. What kind of weekend person are you?

  • Waiting for another long weekend? Here’s how to plan the perfect friends’ escape and do it right

    Waiting for another long weekend? Here’s how to plan the perfect friends’ escape and do it right

    Long weekend getaway ideas: Planning a long weekend with friends doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow these simple tips, to plan a getaway that’s fun, relaxing, and filled with unforgettable memories and get ready to hit the road.

  • 5 fun ideas to enjoy your long weekend with family and friends without stepping out of home

    5 fun ideas to enjoy your long weekend with family and friends without stepping out of home

    Long weekend fun ideas: Try these 5 amazing ideas to turn a long weekend at home into a delightful staycation that strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories. Enjoy the holiday right where you are.

  • Independence Day long weekend: 5 book recommendations for the 5 days

    Independence Day long weekend: 5 book recommendations for the 5 days

    Days at the Morisaki Bookshop & More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, DIY art books, a two-volume set of the best Indian detective fiction, and more recommendations for what to read during the Independence Day long weekend.

  • 36 hours in Abu Dhabi, UAE, soon to be new home to the largest Hindu temple in West Asia

    36 hours in Abu Dhabi, UAE, soon to be new home to the largest Hindu temple in West Asia

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first traditional stone temple and the largest Hindu temple in West Asia, on Basant Panchami (February 14, 2024). While in Abu Dhabi, don't miss the stunning natural vistas, beaches and seascapes - all set against a backdrop of understated luxury.

  • 36 hours in Ahmedabad, a microcosm of vibrant Gujarat

    36 hours in Ahmedabad, a microcosm of vibrant Gujarat

    Often mistaken for Gujarat’s capital, Ahmedabad is actually the state’s beating heart, and its commercial and cultural capital that offers visitors mesmerising experiences.

  • 6 last-minute New Year’s eve visa-free destinations for Indians

    6 last-minute New Year’s eve visa-free destinations for Indians

    More and more countries are welcoming Indian travellers by removing visa restrictions; if you haven’t yet decided on your New Year plans, you just pack and go to these six countries.

  • 15 places to spend the New Year's eve in India

    15 places to spend the New Year's eve in India

    Stuck for new year inspirations? Here’s a list of places that have something for every kind of soul.

  • 48 hours in Ras Al Khaimah, the ‘other emirate’ in the UAE

    48 hours in Ras Al Khaimah, the ‘other emirate’ in the UAE

    Visiting Dubai for UN COP28? Take a weekend break in the oldest of the seven emirates that make up the UAE and boasts of a stunning landscape of desert, sea and mountains, offering adventures for all ages and interests.

  • 36 hours in Kannur, Kerala

    36 hours in Kannur, Kerala

    Kannur on the Kerala coast often goes unnoticed but is the perfect getaway that combines a hefty dose of culture, heritage and seaside musings.

  • World Tourism Day 2023 | 8 Indian cities and hill stations to explore over a long weekend

    World Tourism Day 2023 | 8 Indian cities and hill stations to explore over a long weekend

    These Indian destinations have good weather and unique attractions, perfect for a quick getaway!

  • 36 hours in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

    36 hours in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

    A hill station in the Nilgiris, Coonoor is the best way to experience a slice of the Western Ghats without the trappings of being a touristy locale. On World Tourism Day, September 27, here is our 36-hour guide in this charming town.

  • 5 weekend getaways from Delhi

    5 weekend getaways from Delhi

    For a quick getaway from the national capital, there are a few standard choices: either the mountains of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh or the grand cities of Rajasthan. Here's a list to help you try something different the next time.

  • Long Weekend | 36 hours in Bonn, Germany

    Long Weekend | 36 hours in Bonn, Germany

    Germany’s erstwhile capital, Bonn, might be the symbol of democracy and diplomacy but it is an understated city that brims with art, culture and history. Above all else is the unconditional love for its illustrious son, Beethoven.

  • Long Weekend Plans | 36 Hours in Hong Kong

    Long Weekend Plans | 36 Hours in Hong Kong

    The former British colony and current special administrative region of China offers high energy, spectacular skylines, skyscrapers and notoriously high-priced real-estate, but also deep-rooted traditions, culture, heritage and foodie delights — a marriage between the East and West.

  • 36 hours in Birmingham, the UK: Chaotic but charming, with diversity in every corner

    36 hours in Birmingham, the UK: Chaotic but charming, with diversity in every corner

    It's a city where ocean currents of the global population have been meeting across centuries. There'll be enough Indians to make you feel right at home, but at times, Birmingham will jolt you wide awake. Here's what to do and see in the English city over a long weekend.

  • Long Weekend | 36 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos

    Long Weekend | 36 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos

    From Buddhist wats (temples) to French architecture, there's a lot to see in the world's most heavily-bombed nation, but a long weekend is good enough to explore its UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang.

  • Republic Day long weekend: Last-minute getaway plans? See 9 popular destinations

    Republic Day long weekend: Last-minute getaway plans? See 9 popular destinations

    Republic Day 2023 long weekend: Booking platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Yatra.com are offering discounts on flights, bus and train tickets, cabs and hotels. Air India and GoFirst too announced discounts this month.

  • Republic Day 2023 sale: Check offers on hotel stays, holiday packages

    Republic Day 2023 sale: Check offers on hotel stays, holiday packages

    Have long weekend plans? Check these travel offers before you make your bookings.

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