Weekend Detox — 7 Pollution-Free Places to Visit Around Diwali
Skip the smog this Diwali with these seven pollution-free weekend getaways, from the misty hills of Coorg to the serene valleys of Mawsynram, perfect for a natural festive detox.
Coorg, Karnataka Coorg, also referred to as the Scotland of India, is a perfect place to spend the Diwali holiday due to its rich coffee plantation, hazy hills, and cool mountain flavours. It is ideal to use when going on morning walks, watching birds and spending peaceful nights in plantations. (Image: Canva)
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Munnar, Kerala Munnar is a pollution-free place with rolling tea gardens and cool weather. The aroma of tea and spice plantations produces a natural city detox throughout the festivity season. (Image: Canva)
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Auroville, Tamil Nadu It is an experimental township that deals with sustainable living and inner peace near Puducherry. meditate, bike ride or have organic food in the eco-friendly community of Auroville on Diwali. (Image: Canva)
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Rishikesh is situated on the banks of the Ganga, and is the best place to have a spiritual and yet a refreshing vacation. The yoga retreats and clean mountain air also allow the traveller to reconnect with nature and oneself. (Image: Canva)
Lansdowne, Uttarakhand This is an untouched, quiet hill station with pine and oak forests around and is not as much polluted by Diwali. Take a walk along its quiet streets or stargaze during cold autumn evenings. (Image: Canva)
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Coonoor, Tamil Nadu Coonoor is less congested as compared to Ooty, with blue skies and green valleys. The toy train ride, tea factory tours, and the cool breeze make it an ideal location for a festive detox getaway. (Image: Canva)
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Mawsynram, Meghalaya Mawsynram is considered one of the wettest spots on earth, and its post-monsoon freshness is incomparable. The Diwali retreat will be a pure pollution-free one in the waterfalls, caves and the green green hills. (Image: Canva)
