Rishikesh - Clean Air on the Ganga Get out of the smog of Delhi and take a flight to Rishikesh. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, it provides serenity on the banks of the rivers, yoga retreats and the mountain air, all with a small budget.
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Green Hills and Lonavala of Mumbai Lonavala, located just two hours away from Mumbai, is an easy, smog-free getaway due to its misty hills and waterfalls. A weekend relaxation in the form of budget resorts, trekking trails and scenic viewpoints is available. (Image: Canva)
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Coorg - Coffee and Clean Skies About five hours away, Coorg is known to have greener coffee plantations and homesteads that are healthier and have a cooler climate. It is one of the best places to take a swift nature walk and have a relaxing time. (Image: Canva)
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Lansdowne -Sacred Retreat near Delhi Lansdowne, a not-so-popular Uttarakhand hill station, is a place of pine tree forests, clean air and the colonial ambience. It is perfect for a budget homestay and hiking trails to find solace after the merry-making during the festivals. (Image: Canva)
Mahabaleshwar - Smoky Getaway Mumbai and Pune Mahabaleshwar is the land of strawberries and picturesque valleys, and the pollution rates in it are way under the metro. These families are swamping here because of the cool weather with cheap accommodation facilities year-round. (Image: Canva)
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Wayanad - Forest Bliss to South Travellers The western Ghats (Wayanad) of Kerala have the jungle trails, waterfalls and heritage caves. It is a tranquil and affordable destination that is approximately five hours away in Kochi or Bengaluru, and is ideal for travellers wishing to experience greenery. (Image: Canva)
