Pocket-Friendly Holidays Under 10K in September 2016

September has arrived, and the weather is getting better. Before work consumes you, or before the festival season starts with full-force and money starts flowing out, here are the places you can escape to for quick getaways on a budget. Check out these holidays under Rs.10,000 where you can travel to this September

Kasauli

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Best From Delhi (288 kms)

A charming army cantonment town, Kasauli is the perfect getaway for a weekend amidst the hills. Around a 6 hour drive from Delhi, Kasauli is a quiet little place, where you can relive the simple colonial hill-station life. Nestled in the beautiful Himachali hills, you can easily cover this destination on a budget.

Make it Happen:

Hotel: Rs. 3600 per night. Stay at the beautiful 3 star Kasauli Exotica, with great views, comfortable rooms and is highly recommended by multiple reviewers.

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Food: Rs. 1000 per day. Kasauli is known for its colonial style cafes, rooftop restaurants with great views, and bakeries which waft delicious scents of fresh breads and pastries. Check out the Hangout Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Rudra Café, Kasauli Regency Restaurant and more.

Transport: Rs. 3200 round-trip approximately. You can easily drive down from Delhi or take a comfortable bus for a journey a little over 6 hours.

Total cost for 2 days : Rs. 3600 (Hotel) + Rs. 2000 (Food for 2 days) + Rs. 3200 (Transport, excluding internal transfers) = Rs. 8,800.

Bikaner

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Best from Jaipur (335 kms)

​An offbeat destination in the Marwar region, Bikaner embodies the heart of Rajasthani culture, with it’s natural beauty, wildlife and rich heritage. A city of beautiful forts and palaces, a history lover will rejoice at this destination. Visit Junagarh Fort, the intricate architecture of Lalgarh palace, take a Bikaner Safari tour, visit the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and more!

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Hotel: Rs. 2200 per day. Bikaner has lots of palaces and mansions converted into hotels, and offer a wide range of staying options. You can try staying at the beautiful Rajvillas Palace, and enjoy its traditional design and great hospitality.

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Food: Rs. 1000 per day. You must have the traditional Rajasthani thali, and any of the local joints. There are plenty of places to eat, and Bikaneri snacks and cuisine is known across India. Eat at Hang Around Zone, Heeralal’s, Gallops, Chappan Bhog and more.

Transport: Rs. 2000 round trip from Delhi. There are plenty of trains from Delhi and Jaipur to Bikaner. A fun train journey from Jaipur and you reach one of the most fascinating cities in Rajasthan.

Total cost for 2 days: Rs. 2200 (hotel) + Rs. 2000 (Food) + Rs. 3000 (Transport excluding internal transfers) = Rs. 6200

Lachen

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Best from Gangtok (129 Kms)

The North-East has a charm unique to its own and exploring the rural areas will amaze you with unique culture, stunning natural beauty and a cuisine so varied and delicious! Lachen, is one of the lesser known destinations of Sikkim, but is totally worth a visit if you’re in Sikkim. With majestic picture-perfect vistas, quaint monasteries and a relaxed lifestyle, Lachen will surprise you with it’s welcoming beauty and its stress-free retreat. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of adventure sports organised here including trekking, mountain climbing, rafting and more.

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Hotel: Rs. 2250 per night. A small place with few hotel options, you can stay at Delight Hotels Royal Lachen, and get all the basic amenities for a comfortable stay.

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Food: Rs. 1000 per day. Sikkimese cuisine comprises of many rice based dishes. Dry the noodle based soup Thukpa or a tasty dish of Momos.

Travel: Rs. 3000 round trip. Travel by road from Gangtok, and enjoy the wonderful scenery along your little road-trip. Surely a fun way to reach this wonderful town!

Total Cost for 2 days: Rs. 2250 (Hotel) + Rs. 2000 (Food) + Rs. 3000 (Travel excluding local transfers) = Rs. 7250

Conoor

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​Best from Chennai (530 kms)

One of the most beautiful hill stations in the Nilgiris, Coonoor with its sprawling tea plantations, quiet town, beautiful misty clouds, is all you need for a relaxing getaway! Trek from Canning's Seat to Dolphin Nose, Visit Katary falls, enjoy tea fresh from the plantations, spend time at Sim's park or just admire the wonderful views of the sloping tea plantations! 

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Hotel: Rs. 1600 per night. There are plenty of home-stay options available in Coonoor, and that is probably one of the best ways to get to know the place, living like a local. You can choose from a variety of options here.

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Food: Rs. 500 per day. A simple meal of a Tamilian style thali, some excellent breakfast options or a typical colonial style continental meal, you can eat very well in Coonoor on a budget. 

Travel: Rs. 2100 round trip from Chennai. Coonoor is well connected by road and railways, and not very expensive to get to. You also have the option of hiring a private cab in Chennai, and travelling to the hill station. 

Total cost for 2 days: Rs. 1600 (Hotel) + Rs. 1500 (Food) + Rs. 2100 (Travel excluding internal transfer) = Rs. 5200

 

Anthargange

​Best from Bengaluru (70 kms)

Anthargange is a beautiful rocky hill range, which reminds you of the locations of Sholay, which was filmed around this area. Known for its wide range of adventure activites, Anthargange is a popular getaway from Bengaluru. Caving adventure, trekking, rappelling are popular adventure activities.

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Hotel: Rs. 1500 per night. The closest place to stay near Anthargange is Bengaluru city, a mere 70 kms away. There are plenty of budget hotel options in Bengaluru.

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Food: Rs. 500 per day. There are not any fancy restaurant options in this beautiful getaway, but plenty of stalls and small eateries where you can have local cuisine of dosa, rasam, idli, sambhar, etc. Also a great spot for a fun picnic with family. 

Travel: Rs.1,500 cab for one day. Quite close to Bengaluru, the best way to reach Anthargange is by road. You can easily hire a car, motorbikes or taxis at a nominal price. 

Total cost for 1 day: Rs. 1500 (Hotel) + Rs. 500 (Food) + Rs. 1,500 (Transport) = Rs. 3,000

 

Start packing, and get going for your next adventure, and make September count!