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International holidays are excellent provided you have the time to take a few weeks off. For those who can only spare a few days, a quick weekend getaway is just what the doctor ordered. One great example of a fantastic weekend holiday spot is Matheran near Mumbai. Located a little more than a hundred kilometres from Mumbai, this hill station is renowned for both its stunning beauty and its ban on motor vehicles. You may take your vehicle to the outskirts but entering the hill station with it is a strict no-no. The most popular way to get around here is by cycling. If you are the slightly more adventurous kind, horseback riding is also something you can opt for. You can even find hand-pulled rickshaws here for transportation. Matheran has enough vistas to sooth any restless soul, with places like Echo Point, Panorama Point and Charlotte Lake. There are nearly endless trekking paths where you can lose yourself in nature. For those living in Delhi, another great weekend getaway destination is Dehradun. There are plenty of weekend tours to choose from when it comes to this destination, and it is not surprising to see why. Being around 250 kilometers away from Delhi, you can reach it in just a few hours. On reaching Dehradun, you could spend your time trekking through the greenery to your heart’s content, and trek as far as Chakrata. Chakrata is about a hundred kilometres away from Dehradun, and is a haven for avid trekkers. Cycling is also an option as there are numerous tracks that head towards Mussoorie. As you head farther towards Mussoorie, the tracks begin to incline – making the trip all the more exciting. You could always opt for hot air ballooning! Go far into the sky and enjoy the vista of lush green forests and valleys below you. With so many available weekend tours in places that are merely a stone’s throw away, you no longer have to patiently wait for international holidays! So go book a weekend holiday for yourself right away! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Noshir Lavangia has been working in the travel industry for over 15 years. A travel buff with vast knowledge of travel, he knows exactly how to ferret out last minute deals on weekend tours. Noshir advises Cox & Kings on customised international holidays.
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