Weekend Getaways near Abohar

Chandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organized. It is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab, but the city itself is not part of either state, being a union territory, i.e. administered directly by the central governm...

Amritsar is a dazzling city in the heart of Punjab that celebrates the vibrant colours and energy of life as we know it. Possessing immense strength, the people of Amritsar have fought injustice since time immemorial with unparalleled valour. Founded in the 16th century by Guru Ram Das, th...

Founded during the Lodhi Dynasty, Ludhiana is now a bustling city on the old banks of Sutlej. It cannot be passed off as a tourist place per se, but a day in this city with its rural and urban lifestyle, can certainly leave you richer. Travel to this city to witness the fascinating Kila Ra...

Bikaner is said to be the most colourful of all the cities of Rajasthan. It is not as developed as the other touristy places and that's probably why it still holds the Rajasthani spirit in its true form and colour. A maze of narrow streets, fort walls and fine old Havelis outline this medi...

Kasauli is a small hill station in the Dhauladhar Hills of Himachal Pradesh, set up by the British during their peak time in India. This small town usually serves as a passageway to the hill stations higher up in Himachal (Shimla and so on), but makes for a quick one-day getaway destinati...

Punjab is warm and welcoming no matter which corner of it you choose to visit. However, Jalandhar doesn't have much to offer in terms of making one experience that bonhomie, unless a plethora of temples work fine for you. But if you're on your way to a hill station (Shimla, Srinagar, Mus...

The popular Patiala peg, a measure of liquor, comes from the colourful city of Patiala. As does the parandi – a hair accessory, the patiala salwar – female trousers and the jutti – a traditional type of footwear. Patiala in the state of Punjab is a beautiful city known for its rich and...

Straight out of the pages of history is the pious city in Haryana, Kurukshetra. The land is hallowed for being the zone for the Kurukshetra War of Mahabharata and also the founding place of Lord Krishna’s brainchild, Bhagavad Gita. If you visit the city today, you would find its sanctity u...