Holi Vacation Ideas – Quick Weekend Getaways

By Urban Company

4 min read

Feb 27, 2018

Holi is one of the most awaited festivals in India. With a 3-day long Holi vacation starting from 1st March, make sure you don’t while it away by ...

In this article, we have compiled a list of short weekend getaways for you.

Read on.

# Weekend Getaways from Delhi NCR

1. Agra

A short 3 hr journey by road, you book from

Urban Company’s Outstation Taxi services

and start on Thursday evening from Delhi NCR and reach Agra in time for dinner. You can also take a short trip to Fatehpur Sikri nearby.

2. Jaipur

4. Mussoorie and Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti is a few kilometers ahead of Mussoorie but worth a visit due to its Eco Park. You can also check out the Himalayan Weavers shop located around 8 km from Mussoorie that sells hand-woven shawls, stoles and scarves, among others.

5. Nainital

6. Bharatpur

# Weekend Getaways from Mumbai

1. Khandala (and Lonavala)

Need we say it? Even before the song that made the hill station famous for all Indians and a must-visit site for couples, the people of Mumbai have been flocking it for most of their weekend breaks. Great for the Holi break, the twin hill resorts are around 80 km from Mumbai. The best time to visit is between October and May though the rains are supposed to be magical here. Some of the places you can visit are the Rajmachi, Visapur and Lohagad forts, the ancient Karla (Lonavala) and Bhaja (Khandala) caves, Lonavala Lake, Tiger’s Leap point and the Kune waterfalls.

2. Alibaug

Located around 120 km from Mumbai, the seaside town is famous for its beaches such as Alibaug beach, Varsoli beach, Nagaon and Akshi beaches, and Kihim-Navgaon Beach, and its forts such as Kolaba, Alibag, Korlai and Kanakeshwar forts. The famous Murud-Janjira fort is located to the south of the town. The town also boasts of some famous temples. You can also visit the nearby beaches. The best time to visit the Akshi beach. Camp under the open sky and get treated to homemade delicacies! You can book an

Outstation taxi service from Urban Company

and visit these places.

For the water babies, there are quite a few water sports facilities available and it is fun to take on a ride or two.

2. Daman

3. Igatpuri

# Weekend Getaways from Pune

1. Kamshet

The nearest place from Pune to take your family for this Holi weekend getaway is the paragliding hub of Kamshet. Treating yourself to a trip among the clouds and seeing the world from a greater height makes for a wonderful Holi Vacation. The peace and beauty of this place are sure to stay in your memory forever. You can also visit places like the Vadivali Lake located around 12 km away from the town. The fact that Kamshet is only a few kilometers away from Lonavala makes for a wonderful opportunity to take in the hill resort and its twin Khandala on the same trip.You can book a ride from

Urban Company’s outstation taxi

for the same.

2. Lavasa

3. Panchgani

The hill station is located around five hills in the Sahyadri range and offers some of the most picturesque and peaceful places for people to spend their Holi weekend. The Krishna river that flows alongside has the Dhom Dam. You can also check out the Sydney and Parsi points that overlook the dam and the Lingmala Falls. Some of the places you two can see nearby are the Rajapuri caves and the large Table Land plateau. There is also a cheese factory on Mahabaleshwar Road that offers tours to show you how cheese is made. The trip from Pune takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.

4. Mahabaleshwar

5. Satara

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Once the capital of the Maratha empire, this town boasts of many historical monuments. Some of the places to visit for history buffs and those interested in Maratha history are Sajjangarh, Ajinkyatara and Pratapgad forts. One place that should not be missed is the world heritage site of Kaas Plateau, also known as the Valley of Flowers and the Kaas Lake. Places like the Shivsagar Lake, Koyananagar Dam, Lodwick Point, Savitri Point and the Thoseghar Waterfall can totally relax you!Located around 120 km from Pune, Satara can be reached within 3 hours by road.

# Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

2. Coorg

3. Ooty

Another perennially favourite romantic destination, the Queen of the Hills is one of the best places for a relaxing Holi Weekend getaway. Located around the 270 km or 6.5 hours from Bangalore, simply taking a walk along its many quiet roads is a treat in itself. One thing not to be missed here is taking a ride on the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway line. Other things to do include visit the Botanical Gardens and Rose Garden and take a boat ride on the Ooty Lake. There are numerous lakes in the area including Avalanche Lake, Upper Bhavani Lake and Emerald Lake and you can visit and check out these romantic spots for a perfect Valentines getaway.

4. Mangalore

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For people who love the beaches, nothing can be quite as fun and exciting as the long Holi Weekend getaway in Mangalore. Located around 380 km from Bangalore, the beauty of the place makes the trip worthwhile. Beaches, parks, temples, cathedrals, shopping complexes – the place has it all. Some of the beaches you can check out are Tannirbhavi Beach, Someshwara Beach (and Temple), Panambur Beach, Surathkal Beach and Sasihithlu Beach. A couple can also spend time at the Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park. Mangalore’s Forum Fiza Mall, Bharath Mall and Central Market are not to be missed for great shopping. you can easily hire from

Urban Company’s outstation taxi

and enjoy these places.

5. Pondicherry

Wishing you all a Happy and Colorful Holi!! 🙂