Republic Day is around the corner. Thousands of families across the country are planning short and budget-friendly vacations for the holiday. Travelling is a great source of happiness and can help you
reinvent yourself in moments of crisis.
As the saying goes, to travel is to live. From the divine peace of Varanasi to the Ram Jhula of Rishikesh, here are seven places you can visit on January 26.
Varanasi
Varanasi has an air of spirituality and divine peace. You can take a boat trip on the Ganges to begin your day. Later, consider taking a walk down the winding alleyways for hours, and see old temples and abandoned buildings.
You can be in the heart of everything with inexpensive lodging near the ghats.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a good choice if you want a stimulating journey from Delhi. When you get there, you hear the Ganga flowing swiftly and broadly, surrounded by peacefully rising forested hills. You may walk across the Ram Jhula, go river rafting, or just relax by the water with a book and some chai during the day. Food is reasonably priced, and accommodations range from basic hostels to tranquil ashrams.
Jim Corbett Region
The Jim Corbett Corbett area near Ramnagar is a great choice if you have a yearning for trees, animals, and birds. You can get up early, drive through misty sal trees, and look around for deer and elephants. If you are lucky, you may just get a glimpse of a tiger. This area is ideal for a true escape from the bustle of the city.
Jaipur
Jaipur, a five-hour trip from Delhi, offers you the impression of entering the past without requiring a royal budget. You can spend your mornings touring Amer Fort and City Palace, your afternoons visiting historic marketplaces, and your evenings taking in the city lights from Nahargarh Fort. Among other delicacies, you must try the kachoris, sweet ghewar, and regional thalis. Even if you are pressed for time, it is easy to find affordable hotels and homestays close to the ancient centre.
Hampi
Hampi, surrounded by little towns, banana fields, and enormous ancient rock ruins, will give Bangalore residents the impression that they have arrived at a timeless location. Riding bikes, climbing rugged slopes at daybreak, and discovering undiscovered locations that few people have visited will be among your activities. After a hard day’s travel, Hampi provides warm, affordable food and a friendly atmosphere to unwind in.
Ajanta And Ellora Caves
Ajanta and Ellora are immensely satisfying for a long weekend if you are looking for a trip from Mumbai that feels edifying. This trip, centred around Aurangabad, transports you away from the bustle of daily life and into almost a millennium-old rock-cut caverns.
Ellora feels larger and more dramatic. Your days are spent exploring the caves, resting under shady spots, and taking in the vastness of history.
Gokarna
Gokarna does a fantastic job if your dream vacation from Bangalore is sand under your feet. Here, life is centred around beaches like Om and Kudle, where sunsets feel almost intimate, mornings are leisurely, and afternoons are spent swimming or doing nothing at all. You sleep in hostels or cottages near the coast, eat fresh meals at beach shacks, and rent a scooter to explore neighbouring coves.
