There is hardly any second opinion when one decides to travel for leisure. While there are many destinations scattered across the world, it is really a tough decision to choose a travel venture. Before you indulge in making a decision, you can take a look at these few destinations.

What’s great about them? They are “close to home”. Located within the hills and in the lap of nature, they serve as the perfect abode to offer true leisure. So, here are a few of awesome destinations to travel in India for weekend tours:

Mandi is a beautiful and serene town located in the heavenly state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a safe weekend destination and can be visited all-year round as summers can be pleasant and winters snowy and cold. Some of the attractions in Mandi are: Parashar Lake, Pandoh Dam, Rewalsar Lake, Raghupur Fort and many more.

Munnar is a serene hill station nestled at an elevation of 1500 metres above the sea level. The town owes its mountainous glory to the Western Ghats mountain ranges which span across the region. Summers are conveniently cool and this has made it a favorite destination during summer vacations. Some awesome places in Munnar include Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Pothamedu View Point, etc.

Located in the tranquil Kashmir valley, Gulmarg is an exciting destination where you can embark on a satisfying journey. Another all-year round destination, Gulmarg is quite popular in winters for its snowy ski slopes. Some awesome places that you can visit in Gulmarg include Alpather Lake, the Golf Course and Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve. Don’t forget to ride a Gondola!

Auli is a beautiful and offbeat town nestled in Uttarakhand. The place is truly magical with panoramic views of the Himalayas and the magnificent Auli lake.  It is yet another Himalayan ski resort with oak and coniferous forests surrounding the town. You will be able to spot the gorgeous Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.
 

So, these are a few weekend travel destinations that are worth keeping in your diary. Beautiful, mesmerizing and breathtakingly charming, the destinations are nothing short of magical.