Weekend Getaways
Get to know about the top family weekend getaways places to visit with kids in India.
Traveling for a vacation with kids is a lot different from traveling alone or as a couple. There are several things you have to take into account like: your kid’s age, interests, and energy levels while planning each day meticulously.
Advanced planning and research is must to ensure a memorable vacation. Things you must be prepared with:
- Kid-friendly place to see/visit in your destination city
- Kid-friendly activities
- Kid-friendly eateries
- Travel options within the city
- The closest airport/ railway station
In this Chimes Radio podcast, ‘Tiny Travels’, we address some of the most pressing questions from parents for popular tourist locations all across India. You can use these suggestions to plan your weekend getaways with the entire family. So select the city you want to go to next from our episodes list and let us offer a helping hand to plan your time with kids and build a lifetime of memories.
Indian Family Weekend Getaways
Below is the list of family friendly places to visit with kids. Scroll down to find out!
Table of Contents
1. Srinagar
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year round temperate climate with seasonal temperature variations but is also influenced by tropical monsoons.
City Name Origin: Srinagar is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, “Sri” meaning “Lakshmi” and “Nagar” meaning “city.” Some prominent historians believe that Srinagar arose as a city during the reign of Ashoka, a Pandava ruler.
How to reach: By Air: Sheikh ul Alam Airport
By Rail: Banihal railway station
Types of attraction: Lake, Temples, Garden
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Dal Lake
- Char Chinar
- Mughal gardens
- The Wular lake
2. Shimla
State: Himachal Pradesh
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year experience of good weather with pleasant average temperatures
City Name Origin: Shimla got its name from the word ‘Shyamalaya,’ which means blue house, and was said to be the name of a house built of blue slate by a faqir on Jakhu.
How to reach: By Air: Shimla Airport or Jubbarhatti Airport
Types of attraction: Falls, Hills, Gardens
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- The Christ Church
- The Chadwick Falls
- The Ridge
- Statue of Lord Hanuman
- Shimla Toy Train
3. Dehradun
State: Uttarakhand
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year experience of good weather with pleasant average temperatures
City Name Origin: The name Dehradun comes from the fact that in 1676, Baba Ram Rai, the eldest son of the Seventh Sikh Guru Har Rai, established his “Dera” (camp) in the “dun” (valley). This ‘Dera Dun’ became Dehradun later.
How to reach: By Air: Shimla Airport or Jubbarhatti Airport
Types of attraction: Cave, Hills, Park
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Malsi Deer Park
- Sahastrdhara
- Maldevta
- Robbers Cave
- Indian Military Academy
4. Lucknow
State: Uttarpradesh
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year round experience of hot climate
City Name Origin: The city is said to be named after Lakshmana, a hero from the Hindu epic Ramayana.
How to reach: By Rail: Lucknow Railway Station at Charbagh
Types of attraction: Palace, Zoo, Monuments
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Lucknow Zoo
- Planetarium
- Bara Imambara
- Janeshwar Mishra Park
- Husainabad Clock Tower
5. Jaipur
State: Rajasthan
Location: Western India
Climate: a year round experience of temperate climate
City Name Origin: Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, a Kachhwaha Rajput ruler.
How to reach: By Air: Sanganer airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Zoo, Monuments
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Jantar Mantar
- Amber Fort
- Jal Mahal
- Hawa Mahal
6. Bhopal
State: Madhya Pradesh
Location: Central India
Climate: a year round experience of warm and temperate climate
City Name Origin: Bhopal gets its name from Bhojpal or Bhoj’s Dam, the massive dam that now holds up the Bhopal city lakes.
How to reach: By Air: Raja Bhoj International Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Lake, Park, Monuments
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- The imaginary line of the Tropic of cancer
- The Sanchi Stupa
- The Bhoj tal
- Upper Lake
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7. Gandhinagar
State: Gujarat
Location: Western India
Climate: a year round experience of hot climate
City Name Origin: The new capital was given the name Gandhinagar to honor Mahatma Gandhi, the nation’s Father of the Nation.
How to reach: By Air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad
Types of attraction: Palace, Temple, Monuments
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Indroda National Park
- Akshardham Temple
- Adalaj Stepwell
- Sabarmati River
- Sarita Udhyan
8. Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Location: Southern India
Climate: a year round experience of hot climate
City Name Origin: Mumbai gets its name from the patron goddess Mumba Devi, who was worshipped by the city’s first inhabitants, the Kolis.
How to reach: By Air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Types of attraction: Cave, Parks, Monuments, Beaches
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Taraporewala Aquarium
- Elephant Caves
- Marine Drive
- The Gateway of India
- The RBI monetary museum
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9. Bangalore
State: Karnataka
Location: Southern India
Climate: a year round experience of tropical climate
City Name Origin: According to legend, Kempe Gowda, the city’s founder, was born in old Bengaluru, and when he decided to build a new city, he named it after his mother’s birthplace, Bengaluru.
How to reach: By Air: Kempegowda International Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Museum, Monuments, Garden
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and technological museum
- Ulsoor lake
- Bal Bhavan
- Bangalore Palace
- Nandi hills.
10. Thiruvananthapuram
Capital city of the state of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram was previously known as Trivandrum. Named after Lord Anantha who resides in the temple right in the center of this town, this city has a variety of adventures to offer to the visitors. listen in to know more.
11. Chennai
The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai was previously named Madras, but later was named after the fish town of Chennaipattinam. The place has famous Marina beach and many other places which attract tourists from all over the world. Listen in to know more.
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12. Vishakhapatnam
Capital of: Andhra Pradesh
Location: South India
Climate: a year-round tropical dry wet climate
City Name Origin: Visakhapatnam is called after Visakha, the Hindu god of bravery and combat. Later during the British reign, Britishers found it difficult to pronounce the word Visakhapatnam and transformed it to Vizag
How to reach: By Air: Visakhapatnam Airport, By Rail: Simhachalam , Vishakapatnam Junction
Types of attraction: Nature, Forts, Beach, Monuments, Museum, Park, Valley
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Araku Valley
- Borra Caves
- INS Submarine Museum
- Rishikonda Beach
- Ramakrishna Beach
- Dolphin Nose
- Simhachalam Temple
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13. Hyderabad
Capital of: Telangana
Location: South India
Climate: a year-round hot semi arid climate
City Name Origin: Hyderabad means “Haydar’s city” or “lion city”. Haydar means ‘lion’ and ābād in Persian means ‘city’. The city is named after Caliph Ali Ibn Abi Talib, who was known as Haydar because of his lion-like bravery
How to reach: By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, By Rail: Hyderabad Railway Station, Secunderabad Railway Station and Kachiguda Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Forts, Parks, Aquarium, Museum, Fun, Games
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Ramoji Film City
- Golconda Fort
- Salar Jung Museum
- Chowmahalla Palace
- Wonderela
- Charminar
- Falaknuma Palace
- Hussain Sagar
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14. Bhubhaneshwar
Capital of: Odhisha
Location: East India
Climate: a year-round tropical savanna climate. Hot and humid and winter lasts for only about ten weeks
City Name Origin: The city got its name after a name of Shiva. This city is also called “The temple City” of India
How to reach: By Air: Bhubaneswar Airport or Biju Patnaik International Airport, By Rail: Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Types of attraction: Dam, Parks, Temple, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Lingaraj temple
- ISKCON Temple
- Hirakud temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Mukteswara temple
- Nandakanan Zoological park
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15. Raipur
Capital of: Chhattisgarh
Location: Central India
Climate: a year-round dry and wet tropical climate
City Name Origin: The city got its name after the name after Brahmdeo Rai. The city is also known as “The Rice Bowl of India”
How to reach: By Air: Swami Vivekananda Airport, By Rail: Raipur Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Parks, Aquarium, Museum, Zoo
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum
- Urja Park
- Nandan Van Zoo
- Ghantarani Waterfalls
- Vivekananda Sarovar
16. Ranchi
Capital of: Jharkhand
Location: East India
Climate: a year-round humid subtropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from previous name of the Oraon village at the same site, Archi meaning bamboo grove or stave. Ranchi is also called “City of Waterfalls”
How to reach: By Air: Birsa Munda Airport, By Rail: Ranchi Road , Ranchi , Hatia , Namkon
Types of attraction: Nature, Waterfall, Garden, Parks, Lakes
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Dasham Falls
- Jonha Falls
- Patratru Valley
- Jagannath Temple
- Rock garden
- Tagore Hill
- Ranchi Lake
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17. Patna
Capital of: Bihar
Location: East India
Climate: a year-round humid subtropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from the word Pattan, meaning ‘port’ in Sanskrit.
How to reach: By Air: Loknayak Jayaprakash Airport, By Rail: Patna Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Waterfalls, Monuments, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Nalanda University Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Golghar
- Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
- Srikrishna Science Centre
- Kumrahar
- Patna Museum
18. Kolkata
Capital of: West Bengal
Location: Eastern bank of the Hooghly River
Climate: a year-round tropical wet-and-dry climate
City Name Origin: Calcutta, the city’s previous name, is an Anglicized version of the Bengali word Kalikata. Kalikata is thought to be derived from the Bengali phrase Kalikshetra, which means “Ground of (the goddess) Kali.”
How to reach: Car rental available at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport or Kolkata Airport at Dumdum
Types of attraction: Museum, Landmarks, Parks, Gardens,
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Victoria Memorial
- Science City
- Botanical Garden
- Birla Planetarium
- Alipore Zoo
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19. Gangtok
Capital of: Sikkim
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year-round mild temperate climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from Tibetan Language meaning “Top of the Hill”
How to reach: Car rental available at Bagdogra Airport as well as in New Jalpaiguri station for Gangtok
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Aquarium, Hills
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Tsomgo Lake
- M.G. Marg
- Nathu La Pass (Kids who are under 5 years old are not allowed to visit Nathu La Pass because of its elevation of 14400 ft and kids may face breathing problems at such heights)
- Rumtek Monastery
- Ganesh Tok
20. Guwahati
City in : Assam
Location: North-East India
Climate: humid subtropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from Assamese words “Guwa” meaning areca nut and “Haat” meaning market
How to reach: By rail: Guwahati Railway Station, By Air: Gopinath Bordoloi Airport
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Museums, Aquarium, Boat Tours, Amusement parks
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Kamakhya Temple
- Kaziranga National Park
- Assam State Botanical Garden
- Dipor Bill
- Guwahati Planetarium
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21. Itanagar
Capital of: Arunachal Pradesh
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year-round sub tropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from Assamese word, “Ita” meaning “brick”. The city name means “Fort of Bricks”
How to reach: By Air: Lilabari Airport, North Lakhimpur, By Rail: Harrmoty railway station, By Road: Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur and Guwahati can be reached from Itanagar by road. Car services are available
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Aquarium
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Ita Fort
- Gompa Monastery
- Ganga Market
- Ganga Lake
- State Zoo
22. Kohima
Capital of: Nagaland
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year-round subtropical highland climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from “Kewhira”, the village where Kohima town is located
How to reach: By Air: Dimapur Airport, By Rail: Dimapur Railway
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Aquarium, Hills
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Nagaland State Museum
- Japfu Peak & Dzukou Valley
- Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Touphema Village
- Sakhrie Park
- Shilloi Lake
23. Imphal
Capital of: Manipur
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year-round humid subtropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city comes from “Yum” and “Phal” where yum means house and phal means plenty or beautiful
How to reach: By Air: Imphal Airport, By Rail: Lower Haflong , Haflong Hill
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Aquarium, Museum, Fun, Games
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Loktak Lake
- Kangla Fort
- ISKCON Temple
- Imphal Valley
- Snigda Dam
24. Aizawl
Capital of: Mizoram
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year-round mild, sub-tropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city translates to “wild cardamom field,” a term that dates back to the days of the great Mizo chiefs
How to reach: By Air: Lengpui Airport, By Rail: Silchar is the nearest railway station
Types of attraction: Nature, Zoo, Parks, Aquarium, Museum, Fun, Games
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Durtlang Hills
- Reiek
- Vantwang Falls
- Mizoram State Museum
- Solomon’s Temple
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25. Agartala
Capital of: Tripura
Location: North-East India
Climate: a monsoon influenced humid sub-tropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city is derived from ‘agar’, a valuable perfume and incense tree of genus Aquilaria, and the ‘tala’, means underneath. It is named after the huge numbers of agarwood trees there
How to reach: By Air: Agartala Airport, By Rail: Agartala railway station
Types of attraction: Nature, Landmark, Parks, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Ujjayanta Palace
- Heritage Park
- Neermahal Palace
- Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jampui Hill
- Rose Valley Amusement Park
26. Shillong
Capital of: Meghalaya
Location: North-East India
Climate: a year round sub-tropical highland climate- summers are cool and very rainy, while its winters are cool and dry
City Name Origin: The name of this city is named after the god of the Khasis,” U Blei Shillong”
How to reach: By Air: Sillong Airport, By Rail: Guwahati railway station
Types of attraction: Nature, Hills & Valleys, Waterfall, Lake
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Umiam Lake
- Elephant Lake
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest
- Laitlum Canyons
- Shillong Peak
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27. Chandigarh
Capital of: Punjab & Haryana
Location: North India
Climate: a year round humid sub-tropical climate
City Name Origin: The name of this city is named is devrived from two words- Chandi and Garh. Chandi refers to the Hindu goddess Chandi and Garh means fortress.
How to reach: By Air: Chandigarh Airport, By Rail: Chandigarh Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Park, Lake, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Rock Garden
- Sukhna Lake
- Rose Garden
- Thunder Zone
- International Dolls Museum
28. Daman and Diu
Union Territory: Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Location: Northwestern India
Climate: a year round sub-tropical climate
City Name Origin: Daman gets its name from the Daman Ganga River, whereas Diu gets its name from the Sanskrit word dvipa, which means “island.”
How to reach: By Air: Nani Daman. or nearest international airport is at Mumbai. By Rail: Vapi Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Park, Lake, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Mirasol Lake Garden
- Jampore Beach
- Basilica Of Bom Jesus Church
- Nani Daman
- Nani Daman Fort
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29. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Union Territory: Dadra lies within Gujarat, Nagar Haveli lies between Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Location: West-central India
Climate: a year round tropical climate
How to reach: By Air: Nearest airport is at Mumbai. By Rail: Vapi Railway Station
Types of attraction: Nature, Park, Lake, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Dudhni Lake
- Swaminarayan Temple
- Nakshatra Garden
- Vanganga Lake Garden
- Deer Park
30. Pondicherry
Union Territory: Pondicherry, Karikal, Mahé and Yanaon
Location: Southern-most India
Climate: a year round tropical wet and dry climate
City Name Origin: The original name of the territory was Putucceri, derived from the Tamil words putu (“new”) and ceri (“village”). The French changed this to Pondichéry (English: Pondicherry), by officially changing it to Puducherry in 2006.
How to reach: By Air: Puducherry Airport, By Rail: Villupuram Railway Station
Types of attraction: Beach, Temple, Monuments
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Paradise Beach
- Auroville
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rock Beach
- Ousteri Lake
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31. Andaman and Nicobar
Union Territory: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Location: Southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal
Climate: a year round tropical climate but is moderated by sea breezes
City Name Origin: Andaman is thought to be derived from Hanuman, also known as Handuman by the Malays. According to the great Tanjore inscription of AD 1050, the name Nicobar is a South Indian term ‘Nakkavaram’.
How to reach: By Air: Port Blair Airport, By Ship: The main ships connecting the three ports to Port Blair are MV Nancowry, MV Nicobar, MV Harshavardhana, M.V. Swaraj Dweep and M.V. Akbar
Types of attraction: Beach, Island, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Radhanagar Beach
- Cellular Jail
- Ross Island
- Elephant Beach
- Neil Island
32. Lakshadweep
Union Territory: Kavaratti, capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep
Location: The island is located in off coast of the Kerala state
Climate: a year round tropical climate but is moderated by sea breezes
City Name Origin: In Malayalam and Sanskrit, the name Lakshadweep means “a hundred thousand islands.” Lakshadweep, India’s smallest Union Territory, is a 36-island archipelago.
How to reach: By Air: Agatti Aerodrome, By Train: There is no rail connectivity to Lakshadweep
Types of attraction: Beach, Island, Museum, Sanctuary
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Minicoy Island
- Kavaratti Island
- Marine Museum
- Pitti Bird Sanctuary
33. Goa
Capital: Panaji
Location: Western India
Climate: a year round hot, humid, windy, and overcast.
City Name Origin: The Portuguese introduced the word “Goa” to European languages. The area now known as Goa is referred to in the Indian epic Mahabharata as ‘Goparashtra’ or ‘Govarashtra,’ which means “a nation of cowherds.”
How to reach: By Air: The Goa International Airport at Dabolim, By Train: South Western Railway and Konkan Railway connectivity
Types of attraction: Beach, Hills, Waterfalls, Fort
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Fort Aguada
- Baga Beach
- Buterfly Beach
- Panaji
- Calangute Beach
34. Jammu
Union Territory: Jammu and Kashmir
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year round warm and temperate weather.
City Name Origin: Jammu is named after Jambu Lochan, a prominent local chieftain who ruled in the ninth century and was the brother of Bahu.
How to reach: By Air: Srinagar Airport or Delhi Airport, By Train: Jammu Tawi Railway Station
Types of attraction: Fort, Palace, Temples, Caves
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Raghunath Temple
- Bahu Fort
- Peer Kho Cave
35. Dharamshala
State: Himachal Pradesh
Location: Northern-most India
Climate: a year round warm and temperate but winters are cold and cloudy.
City Name Origin: Dharamshala began as an army subsidiary cantonment for troops stationed at Kangra, and was named after an ancient Hindu shelter known as ‘Dharamshala.’
How to reach: By Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal, By Train: Pathankot Railway Station
Types of attraction: Lake, Waterfall, Monastery, Forts
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Namgyal Monastery
- Kareri Dal Lake
- Bhagsunag Waterfalls
- Kangra Fort
- Gyuto Monastery
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36. Amritsar
State: Punjab
Location: North-western India
Climate: a year round warm and temperate weather
City Name Origin: The fourth Guru of the Sikhs founded Amritsar on land granted by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Ram Das ordered the digging of the Amrita Saras (“Pool of Nectar”), a sacred tank or pool from which the city gets its name.
How to reach: By Air: Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, By Train: Amritsar Railway Station
Types of attraction: Temple, Border, Sites, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Golden Temple
- Wagah Border
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
37. Agra
State: Uttar Pradesh
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year round hot weather with little rainfall
City Name Origin: The ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata made a reference to a “Agravana,” and Ptolemy called the site “Agra.” The city was founded in the early 16th century as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate by Sultan Sikandar of the Lod dynasty.
How to reach: By Air: Agra’s Kheria airport, By Train: Agra Cantt and Agra Fort Railway Station
Types of attraction: Forts, Monuments, Tomb, Sites
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Agra Red Fort
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Jama Masjid
- Moti Masjid
- Taj Mahal
- Akbar’s Tomb
38. Nainital
State: Uttarakhand
Location: Northern India
Climate: a year round temperate climate with seasonal temperature variations but is also influenced by tropical monsoons.
City Name Origin: On November 9, 2000, Uttaranchal, India’s 27th state, was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, and in January 2007, the new state was renamed Uttarakhand, which means “northern region”.
How to reach: By Air: Jolly Grant Airport near the state capital Dehradun and Pantnagar Airport near the city of lakes, Nainital.
Types of attraction: Pilgrimage, Temples, Wildlife tours, Bird Watching, Rafting
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Rishikesh
- Auli
- Dehradun
- Jim Corbett Park
- Nainital
- Haridwar
- Kedarnath
39. Udaipur
State: Rajasthan
Location: Northern India
Climate: Udaipur’s climate and weather are typically hot due to its location in Rajasthan’s desert lands.
City Name Origin: Udaipur takes its name from Rana Udai Singh, who founded the city in 1559 A.D.
How to reach: By Air: Maharana Pratap international Airport or Udaipur Airport or Dabok Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Lakes, Temples
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- City Palace
- Lake Pichola
- Fateh Sagar lake
- Jag Mandir
- Sajjangarh Palace
- Bagore Ki Haveli
40. Indore
State: Madhya Pradesh
Location: West-central India
Climate: The climate here is tropical. The summers are much rainier than the winters
City Name Origin: The city was originally known as Indreshwar, after the city’s Indreshwar Temple.
How to reach: By Air: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Museum, Temples
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Rajwada Palace
- Lal Baag Palace
- Chhatri Baag
- Sarafa Baza
41. Pune
State: Maharashtra
Location: Southern India
Climate: The climate here hot year round
City Name Origin: Pune is first mentioned in an inscription on a Rashtrakuta Dynasty copper plate from 937 CE, which refers to the town as Punya-Vishaya, which means’sacred news.’
How to reach: By Air: Pune Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Fort, Temples, Cave
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Shaniwar Wada Palace
- Parvati Hill
- Aga Khan Palace
- Vetal Tekdi
- Pashan Lake
42. Mysore
State: Karnataka
Location: South-western India
Climate: It has high temperature all year round
City Name Origin: Mysore is an anglicized version of Mahishru, which means Mahisha’s abode in Kannada.
How to reach: By Air: Mysore Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Zoo, Temples, Garden
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Mysore Palace
- Brindavan Gardens
- Mysore Zoo
- Somanathapura Temple
43. Kochi
State: Kerela
Location: South-western India
Climate: It has tropical climate all year round
City Name Origin: Kochi is thought to have originated from the Malayalam word kochu azhi, which means’small lagoon.’
How to reach: By Air: Cochin International Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, Beach, Temples, Garden
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Fort Kochi
- Mattancherry
- Bolghatty & Vypeen Islands
- Lulu Shopping Mall
- Edappally
- Malayattoor
- Cherai & Vypeen beach
44. Madurai
State: Tamil Nadu
Location: Southern India
Climate: It has hot temperature all year round
City Name Origin: Lord Shiva is said to have appeared on the day the city was to be named, and drops of nectar from his hair fell on the town. Madurai was named after the Tamil word mathuram, which means “sweetness.”
How to reach: By Air: Madurai International Airport
Types of attraction: Palace, River, Temples, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
- Vaigai Dam
- Alagar Koil.
45. Vijayawada
State: Andhra Pradesh
Location: South-eastern India
Climate: It has tropical climate all year round
City Name Origin: Goddess Durga is said to have killed Mahishasura and then relaxed here. As a result of her victory, the area became known as Vijayawada (vijaya translates to victory and wada as place, literally meaning The Place of Victory).
How to reach: By Air: Vijayawada Airport
Types of attraction: Hill, Fort, Temples, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Victoria Jubilee Museum or Bapu Museum
- Kondapalli Fort
- Gandhi Hill
- Kanaka Durga Temple
46. Warangal
State: Telangana
Location: Southern India
Climate: It has clear and hot climate all year round
City Name Origin: The Kakatiya dynasty ruled Warangal, which was originally known as Orugallu, which means “one stone.”
How to reach: By Air: Warangal Airport
Types of attraction: Lake, Fort, Temples, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Pakhal Lake
- Thousand Pillar Temple
- Ramappa Temple
- Warangal Fort.
47. Bhilai
State: Chhattisgarh
Location: Eastern central India
Climate: It has clear and hot climate all year round
City Name Origin: The name “Bhilai” is thought to be derived from the Bhil tribe, which originally inhabited this region and still lives in the nearby forests today.
How to reach: By Air: Bhilai Airport
Types of attraction: Zoo, Park, Temples, Museum
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Jagannath Mandir
- Surya Treasure Island Mall
- Shree Shirdi Saibaba Mandir
- Arjuna’s Rath
48. Jamshedpur
State: Jharkhand
Location: Eastern India
Climate: It has a tropical climate all year round
City Name Origin: Lord Chelmsford renamed the city of Sakchi to Jamshedpur in 1919, in honour of the city’s founder, Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata.
How to reach: By Air: Sonari Airport
Types of attraction: Sanctuary, Park, Lake
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Jubilee Park
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dimna Lake
- Tata Steel Zoological Park.
49. Gaya
State: Bihar
Location: North Eastern India
Climate: It has a tropical hot climate all year round
City Name Origin: Gaya takes its name from the demon Gayasur (meaning “the demon Gaya”). Gaya was the name of a demon (Asura) who became pious after performing strict penance and receiving Lord Vishnu’s blessings, according to the Vayu Purana.
How to reach: By Air: Gaya Airport
Types of attraction: Temple, Monastery, Cave
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Mangla Gauri Temple
- Pind Daan Gaya
- Vishnupad Temple
- Tibetan Monastery
- Barabar Caves
50. Durgapur
State: West Bengal
Location: North Eastern India
Climate: It has hot climate all year round
City Name Origin: Durgapur was named after Durgacharan Chattopadhyay, who in 1765 received the Durgapur land from the Maharaja of Burdwan. The town was originally known as Gopinathpur Mouza, but it was later renamed Durgapur in honour of Durgacharan Chattopadhyay’s significant contribution.
How to reach: By Air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
Types of attraction: Mall, Park, Barrage
Places to Visit on this Weekend Getaway →
- Junction Mall
- Durgapur Barrage
- Anand Amusement Park
- Deul Park
- Ram Mandir
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