Weekend Getaways

The Western part of the country is as competent as any other part when it comes to traveling. There are Beaches, hills, treks, sites and lots of different cultures that makes it for a perfect tourist destination. Take a break, plan out your weekend trip to the rich and historical regions of West India and get fascinated!

Some of the best weekend destinations here are:

Mahabaleshwar
Also known as Queen of hill stations, Mahabaleshwar is a quaint place to spend your leisure time. The place is famous for its strawberries and mulberries. You can explore here beautiful temples, relics of colonial mansions and a delightful atmosphere. Mahabaleshwar is known for its numerous sightseeing points; Mount Malcolm, Mahabaleshwar Club, Pratapgarh Fort, Dhom Dam and Venna lake where one can indulge in boating. It is much famous for its sunrise point and the ancient Mahabaleshwar temple.

Shirdi
The holy town of Shirdi is renowned for saint Sai Baba; here every activity revolves around Sai Baba. Every day, thousands of devotees come here to seek the blessings of the saint. Thursday is marked by special pujas and darshan of the Sai Baba statue. The temple housing the last remains of Sri Sai Baba is known as the Samadhi Mandir, also there is Dwarkamayee Masjid where the sacred dhuni is lit till date. Other places of attraction are Gurusthan, Khanboda temple, Mahadev, Ganesh and Shani temples.

Kanha
Kanha is among the famous wildlife sanctuary in India. It is the place that Rudyard Kipling has portrayed in his Jungle Book. Wildlife sightings are good all over the preserve. Kanha is well known for its Tigers; also only in Kanha you can spot the Barasingha. Other attractions in the reserve are Mandla fort, Ramnagar fort, Bamni Dadar and Phen Wildlife sanctuary. A Jungle Safari is the best way to explore the wildlife of the place.

Aurangabad
Better known as the City of Gates, it is named after Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Nicknamed the Historical City,it is one of the oldest cities in Maharashtra. The city is famous for its silk sarees and is situated on the Silk Route of India. It is also the gateway to the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. Other historical attractions to watch out for are Bibi Ka Maqbara, Jama Masjid, Panchakki and the 52 gates in Aurangabad.