There are times when you feel like packing your bags and taking off somewhere, and do absolutely nothing at all. All you want to do is, laze, sip a beer or a coffee while watching the sunset, read a book or lie around in a comfortable bed with room service only a call away
Check out some of these places in India that will get you out of the hustle and bustle of city life to unwind in nature and calm your nerves, and not worry about the never ending to-do-list, the time, work or anything at all.
Goa
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While Goa is considered as the party capital of India, its tranquility is hidden in few of its non-commercial beaches. Agonda Beach in Goa is one such beach with its long and desolate shoreline, bordered with palms and casuarinas. It’s not unusual to see some tourists to bring a tent and set an overnight camp for getting a real thrill of living by the sea. If you are seafood lover you will be able to enjoy some mouth watering dishes available at nearby restaurants. However, strong undercurrents, can abstain you from indulging in swimming at Agonda Beach. During the month of September, the beach serves as a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. With some water sports like Surfing, Water Skiing, to add some excitement to an otherwise dull day this beach which is apprx 70 km from Panaji, is picturesque and calm.
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The first thing that strikes the traveller visiting Kalimpong is its quiet atmosphere. A modest hill-station for a relaxing break with its tea plantations and scenery filled with old churches and monasteries, and with little ambition, gives you full freedom to choose the way you want to unwind yourself. Yes, there are some bustling bazaars selling traditional handicrafts if it gets too dull for you. On a very clear day you can view the majestic Kanchenjunga peaks at sunrise.
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Ever since the Beatles visited the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late ’60s, Rishikesh has been a magnet for spiritual seekers, and today is the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. Rishikesh becomes what you want it to be. It could be your spiritual nirvana, a wisp of adventure, chilled out cafes or relaxed time off in yoga ashrams. With its so many faces, you choose which one you want to lose yourself in. Rishikesh is not all spirituality and Yoga, it’s also a popular white-water rafting centre, backpacker hang-out and Himalayan-trekking gateway.
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Dhanaulti is a small town near Mussoorie, beautifully nestled amid the lofty Himalayan peaks. It can be a destination in itself, but it’s more of a serene pit stop for travellers heading for longer journeys or leisure Uttarakhand holiday. Thus, places to visit in Dhanaulti are not any grand attractions, but small and beautiful places that offer solitude and peace, close to nature. Devoid of fancy hotels and modern cafe-style eateries, this is the place if you are seeking a weekend of privacy in the hills.
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The idyllic hill station Munnar once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India is famous for its sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes and exotic lush greenery, is located in the Western Ghats, in the state of Kerala. It has a host of well-maintained trekking trails and picnic spots . Munnar also has many protected areas which are home to endemic and highly endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr-an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the special Neelakurinji flower that blooms here once every 12 years. The hills turn blue and nature lovers come in large numbers to view this natural phenomenon in person.
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Proudly called the Scotland of India, Coorg is situated on the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka in India. Coorg is the largest producer of coffee in India. With its Lush green vegetation and forests covering up the hills, Coorg has some famous trekking and scenic wonders like waterfalls and viewpoints. Resorts in Coorg have their own charm, having multiple choices for homestays in Coorg provides for the homely feeling and an unmatched hospitality by the locals, the one that always ends up attracting people to spend in the lap of nature an wake up to the smell of fresh coffee coaxing them out of sleep.
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History just doesn’t leave this town called Pondicherry, where time stopped a bit when its streets, shops, food, styles, and architecture borrowed inspiration from the French. The French know the art of doing nothing better than anyone in the world and Pondi has preserved the art of living a laid back life. There are more than one ways to relax here from its beaches, ashrams to yoga and meditation.
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Havelock Island is one of the most pristine and scenic islands of the Andaman and Nicobar group. Its sparkling white sand beaches, transparent sea water, plush greenery, and serene surroundings are tempting and fascinating. And is an ideal nirvana for peace loving travellers. Popular as a backpacker’s heaven, this splendid island can be a perfect destination for a super romantic honeymoon or a lovely family holiday.
Awarded as the best beach in India and world’s 7th most beautiful beach by the Time Magazine, Radha nagar Beach is the showstopper of Havelock Island in Andaman. The beach is adorned with snow white sands, sizzling shores, crystal blue water, and pristine forests.
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The untarnished beauty of the Kalapather Beach or Kaala Pathar Beach makes it one of the most scenic splendours of Havelock Island. The sizzling coastline is dotted with black rocks, sparkling silver sand, and aqua green waters that create a surreal contrast.
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A moderately calm and gentle retreat, the Elephant Beach is a perfect escape for honeymoon couples and solo travellers. Tourists love to explore this place that is known for its navy colour clear water and tranquil surroundings. Travellers can indulge in swimming, scuba diving and coral spotting or merely relaxing on the beautiful beach.
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Have a chilled out break doing nothing !
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Madhavi
