Athoor
Athoor has peace and tranquillity in abundance, >says Soma Basu in this article . Athoor is 90-odd km from Madurai. It is also a place made of memories because foreigners came as tourists and became permanent residents setting up cosy home-stays and tiny boutique resorts.
Puducherry
Puducherry is around 170km from Chennai. The best part about travelling is that even a bad experience makes for a good story. But not in Puducherry, >says Apoorva Sripathi in this article .
Coimbatore
There's plenty of places around Coimbatore for nature lovers, >finds Parsathy J. Nath in this article . Those who want to get out of the city can take a day trip to Valparai, Kerala and more.
Kollegal
Need a break from the urban hustle-bustle? Want some quality time amid nature? Try Kollegal, a three-hour drive from Bengaluru. Shilpa Sebastian >says its a good option to unwind.
Rachakonda
The Deccan is famous for its rock formations. After crossing the famous Ramoji Film City, is Rachakonda, a not-very-well-known forest area. Besides the lush jungles and gorgeous rock formations, this area also houses the famous Rachakonda Fort, writes Prabalika M. Borah. >Know more
Thimphu
From the moment you land in Bhutan’s Paro airport, a small, traditionally designed building awash with crisp, chilly mountain air, you know that you’ve left Delhi behind. There’s a distinct impression of ease, which insists that you slow down and take in the view. There is a lot to see in Thimphu, >writes Swati Daftuar .
