Weekend Breaks

Bookmark These Places For Your Long Weekend

Let's celebrate this festive season and book these stays across India.

Sakshi Tickoo

The festive season is upon us, and everyone has started planning for their long weekend getaways, the upcoming Diwali holidays for one. This is the time to take that most awaited, soul-satisfying trip.

And if you are looking for someplace new to drive to and stay to celebrate and enjoy with your friends and family, we have you covered.

Normandy House, Uttarakhand

Surrounded by Lychee orchards, hills, and valleys, Normandy House is a homestay that is a nature reserve in Sabri Estate, Uttarakhand, Dehradun. This abode was designed to be a getaway by a French connoisseur in 1840. It's the perfect blend of luxury and nature. Travellers can enjoy organic seasonal vegetables and fruits harvested at the farms. 

Firefly By The River, Karnataka 

It is located in Madalapura village in northern Coorg, on the bank of the Harangi River, with paddy fields, a plethora of bamboo and coconut groves, and pepper plantations for company. Travellers can take a peaceful stroll through the lush natural surroundings, enjoy organically grown food, go birdwatching or even request a cookery lesson.

Open House, Pune

This beautiful retreat with towering glass windows allows abundant natural light to pour inside. Enjoy the beautiful green neighbourhood and the artificial lake. The restaurant serves Maharashtrian cuisine using organically farmed vegetables. The travellers can also step out onto the private patio for a game night around the bonfire. 

Cops Canopy, Chandigarh 

Surrounded by abundant greenery, this 10-acre property embraces sustainable practices, from organic farming to the use of solar lights. Enjoy views of the Shivalik hills, go for walks or simply relax in the infinity pool. You will be spoilt for choice.

Fazlani Natures Nest, Lonavala 

A wellness retreat, they promise integrated healing treatments. A stay here is not just a holiday break. Situated in a tranquil hamlet called Take, it is conveniently located between Mumbai and Pune.

Hyatt Centric, Chandigarh

Hyatt Centric in sector 17 Chandigarh, ideally situated in the city&rsquos commercial and shopping district, has 144 guest rooms with modern and contemporary decor. Both the outer fa&ccedilade and the interior design of the hotel reflect Le Corbusier's minimalistic style, interspersed with splashes of vibrant colour like the shades of yellow in the lobby and the red in the elevators. With modern architecture with little traditional touches, the entire property gives guests a chance to immerse in playful details and sophisticated furnishings that uniquely capture the spirit of Chandigarh, and get a feel for the area before one even sets foot out the door.

Book Here www.hyatt.com.

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