Well, it's time. It's time for a break. It's time for a brief halt, pause, a moment of rest and relaxation, and the upcoming Independence Day long weekend is the perfect time to indulge in all of this because it's a L-O-N-G weekend! So it's naturally a time for extended weekend trips, irrespective of where you're from.
For those who haven't been able to figure out where to go, I understand your pain. Here are some extended weekend vacation ideas in India that you could achieve even if you have only a few thousands in your pocket.
Unbelievable Getaways From Delhi In Under Rs. 5000
Distance from Delhi: 9 h 51 min (495.1 km) via NH 1
Total Trip Cost: Around 3000-4000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs 600-800/night (camping)
Bus Fare: Max 1,000 (one way - public transport)
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Distance from Delhi: 6 h 34 min (298.5 km) via NH 24
Total Trip Cost: Rs. 3000-4000
Suggested Duration: 2-3 days
Stay: Rs 600 at Janardan Resort Churaini
Bus Fare: 500 (one way)
Distance from Delhi: 8 h 11 min (499.9 km)
Total Trip Cost: Rs. 2000 - 3000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 297 per night at Backpackers Nest
Bus Fare: Rs. 400 (one way)
Distance from Delhi: 12 h 40 min (769.3 km) via NH15
Total Trip Cost: Rs. 4000 - 5000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 640 per night at Hotel Golden Marigold
Bus Fare: 1000 (one way)
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Distance From Delhi: 6 hrs 38 mins (402.6 km) via NH8
Total Trip Cost: 3000 - 4000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs 400 per night at Zostel
Bus Fare: 500 (one way)
Unbelievable Getaways From Mumbai In Under Rs. 5000
Distance from Mumbai: 10 h 23 min (608.7 km) via NH4
Total Trip Cost: 5000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 549 at Funky Monkey Hotel
Bus Fare: 500 (one way)
Distance from Mumbai: 2 h 4 min (83.3 km) via Sion-Panvel Expy
Total Trip Cost: 4000-5000
Suggested Days: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 1,111 at Sadanand Resort
Bus Fare: 500 (one way)
Distance From Mumbai: 11 h 18 min (724.1 km) via NH4
Total Trip Cost: Under 5000
Suggested Days: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 300 per head on Airbnb
Bus Fare: 900 (one way)
Distance From Mumbai: 3 h (167.0 km) via NH 3
Total Trip Cost: 3000 - 4000
Stay: Rs. 735 at Hotel Sai Ratna
Bus Fare: Rs. 700 (one way)
Suggested Duration: 2 days
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Unbelievable Getaways From Bangalore In Under Rs. 5000
Distance From Bangalore: 5 h 55 min (343.6 km) via NH4
Total Trip Cost: Rs. 3000 - 4000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: As low as Rs 300 per night per head on Airbnb
Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)
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Distance From Bangalore: 5 h 9 min (238.0 km) via NH275
Trip Cost: Rs. 3000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Rs. 399 at Vedanta Wake-up Madikeri
Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)
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Distance From Bangalore: 3 h 50 min (221.1 km) via NH 48
Total Cost: Rs. 2000-3000
Suggested Duration: 2 days
Stay: Camp under the stars
Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)
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Distance From Bangalore: 8 h 1 min (462.6 km) via NH7
Total Trip Cost: Under 5000
Stay: Rs. 300 per head in an Airbnb
Bus fare: Rs. 600 (one way)
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