Make The Most Of Your Independence Day Long Weekend With These 13 Getaways Under Rs.5000!

Well, it's time. It's time for a break. It's time for a brief halt, pause, a moment of rest and relaxation, and the upcoming Independence Day long weekend is the perfect time to indulge in all of this because it's a L-O-N-G weekend! So it's naturally a time for extended weekend trips, irrespective of where you're from.

For those who haven't been able to figure out where to go, I understand your pain. Here are some extended weekend vacation ideas in India that you could achieve even if you have only a few thousands in your pocket.

Unbelievable Getaways From Delhi In Under Rs. 5000

Triund

• Distance from Delhi: 9 h 51 min (495.1 km) via NH 1
• Total Trip Cost: Around 3000-4000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs 600-800/night (camping)
• Bus Fare: Max 1,000 (one way - public transport)

Nainital

• Distance from Delhi: 6 h 34 min (298.5 km) via NH 24
• Total Trip Cost: Rs. 3000-4000
• Suggested Duration: 2-3 days
• Stay: Rs 600 at Janardan Resort Churaini
• Bus Fare: 500 (one way)

Wagah Border Ceremony

• Distance from Delhi: 8 h 11 min (499.9 km)
• Total Trip Cost: Rs. 2000 - 3000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 297 per night at Backpackers Nest
• Bus Fare: Rs. 400 (one way)

Jaisalmer

• Distance from Delhi: 12 h 40 min (769.3 km) via NH15
• Total Trip Cost: Rs. 4000 - 5000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 640 per night at Hotel Golden Marigold
• Bus Fare: 1000 (one way)

 Pushkar

• Distance From Delhi: 6 hrs 38 mins (402.6 km) via NH8
• Total Trip Cost: 3000 - 4000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs 400 per night at Zostel
• Bus Fare: 500 (one way)

Unbelievable Getaways From Mumbai In Under Rs. 5000

Goa

• Distance from Mumbai: 10 h 23 min (608.7 km) via NH4
• Total Trip Cost: 5000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 549 at Funky Monkey Hotel
• Bus Fare: 500 (one way)

Matheran

• Distance from Mumbai: 2 h 4 min (83.3 km) via Sion-Panvel Expy
• Total Trip Cost: 4000-5000
• Suggested Days: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 1,111 at Sadanand Resort
• Bus Fare: 500 (one way)

Gokarna

• Distance From Mumbai: 11 h 18 min (724.1 km) via NH4
• Total Trip Cost: Under 5000
• Suggested Days: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 300 per head on Airbnb
• Bus Fare: 900 (one way)

Nashik

• Distance From Mumbai: 3 h (167.0 km) via NH 3
• Total Trip Cost: 3000 - 4000
• Stay: Rs. 735 at Hotel Sai Ratna
• Bus Fare: Rs. 700 (one way)
• Suggested Duration: 2 days

Unbelievable Getaways From Bangalore In Under Rs. 5000

Hampi

• Distance From Bangalore: 5 h 55 min (343.6 km) via NH4
• Total Trip Cost: Rs. 3000 - 4000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: As low as Rs 300 per night per head on Airbnb
• Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)

Coorg

• Distance From Bangalore: 5 h 9 min (238.0 km) via NH275
• Trip Cost: Rs. 3000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Rs. 399 at Vedanta Wake-up Madikeri
• Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)

Sakleshpur

• Distance From Bangalore: 3 h 50 min (221.1 km) via NH 48
• Total Cost: Rs. 2000-3000
• Suggested Duration: 2 days
• Stay: Camp under the stars
• Bus Fare: Rs. 500 (one way)

Kannur

• Distance From Bangalore: 8 h 1 min (462.6 km) via NH7
• Total Trip Cost: Under 5000
• Stay: Rs. 300 per head in an Airbnb
• Bus fare: Rs. 600 (one way)