Friendship’s Day is right around the corner and in case you have been too busy to plan something, don’t worry, we have got your back! Whether you and your girl
gang are craving mountain air, hidden cafes, riverside chats, or some uninterrupted catch-up time, some places in North India have plenty make for the perfect quick getaway. So pack those oversized shades and get ready to escape the routine, even if just for a weekend. Here are some places that you can explore.
Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh
Located in Banjar Valley, Jibhi is often called Himachal’s best-kept secret. Okay, picture this: Wooden cottages, pine-scented air, and riverside cafes that look like they were made for reels. There is not much to do here and that’s the charm of the place. You can spend your time sipping chai by the river, hiking up to hidden waterfalls and gossiping over Maggi with a view.Chaukori, Uttarakhand
Chaukori is not on every traveller’s radar and this is what makes it perfect for a peaceful all-girls escape. Located in the Kumaon region, this hill town offers stunning views of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli peaks.Shoja, Himachal Pradesh
Close to Jibhi but even more secluded is Shoja. This place is what postcards are made of. Here, you will wake up to clouds drifting past your window as you sip on local brews and take lazy strolls to places like Serolsar Lake and Raghupur Fort.Pangot, Near Nainital
Ditch the crowds at Nainital and head to Pangot, which is also called a birdwatcher’s paradise. You can stay in a rustic cottage and go for forest walks. It is more like a digital detox with just enough network to post that one perfect Instagram story.Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh
Located just 30 minutes from Shimla but far from the chaos, Mashobra has heritage homes, dreamy pine forests, and winding roads that feel cinematic.Rajgarh, Himachal Pradesh
This place is known as the Peach Bowl of Himachal. Rajgarh is ideal for a fruity little detour. It is quaint, uncrowded, and filled with soft hills and even softer sunlight.Binsar, Uttarakhand
Binsar is a forest sanctuary. Here, you can expect your morning alarm to be birdsong instead of a phone notification. With dense oak and rhododendron forests, colonial-era guesthouses, and viewpoints like Zero Point offering Himalayan vistas, it is a peaceful and soul-refreshing getaway.So, which one would you pick?
