Christmas Getaways For Under Rs.50000
Plan a budget holiday for the whole family to celebrate the festive season with a difference
With the Christmas holiday coming up, it’s time to take a well-deserved break. If you are planning to travel this festive season, here are three off-beat destinations to choose from, that will let you travel as well as celebrate Christmas, all within a budget.
1. Puducherry:
It is a former French colony with a significant expatriate population. Christmas is celebrated in true French tradition in this town. Visit the beaches, Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Oustery Lake, Botnaical Gardens and Barathi Park.
2. Lansdowne:
Lansdowne is a quiet hill station situated in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Visit the Regimental War Memorial, Hawaghar, Tarkeshwar Temple, Bhulla Tal, etc. You can also participate in adventure activities like trekking and birdwatching.
3. Tarkarli
Tarkarli is a narrow stretch of beach with crystal clear waters, located at the junction of Karli river and the Arabian sea. Tarkarli is generally quiet compared to Goa during Christmas. Visit the Rosary Church, Sindhudhurg fort, Bhogwe beach, Tsunami Island, etc. There are also water sports on offer.
Source: ET
With the Christmas holiday coming up, it’s time to take a well-deserved break. If you are planning to travel this festive season, here are three off-beat destinations to choose from, that will let you travel as well as celebrate Christmas, all within a budget.
1. Puducherry:
It is a former French colony with a significant expatriate population. Christmas is celebrated in true French tradition in this town. Visit the beaches, Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Oustery Lake, Botnaical Gardens and Barathi Park.
Airfare | Rs.25,592 |
Food | Rs.6000 |
Stay | Rs. 6000 (homestay) |
Sightseeing | Rs. 11,612 (entry fees, pick up & drop) |
TOTAL | TOTAL Rs. 49,204 |
(*Travel fare for Delhi to the Chennai (151 km) |
Lansdowne is a quiet hill station situated in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Visit the Regimental War Memorial, Hawaghar, Tarkeshwar Temple, Bhulla Tal, etc. You can also participate in adventure activities like trekking and birdwatching.
Airfare | Rs.17,432 |
Food | Rs. 7200 |
Stay | Rs. 9000 (hotel) |
Sightseeing | Rs. 11,800 (entry fees, pick up & drop) |
TOTAL | Rs. 45,432 |
(*Travel fare for Mumbai to Delhi (236 km away) |
3. Tarkarli
Tarkarli is a narrow stretch of beach with crystal clear waters, located at the junction of Karli river and the Arabian sea. Tarkarli is generally quiet compared to Goa during Christmas. Visit the Rosary Church, Sindhudhurg fort, Bhogwe beach, Tsunami Island, etc. There are also water sports on offer.
Airfare | Rs.19,064 |
Food | Rs. 5000 |
Stay | Rs. 7100 |
Sightseeing | Rs.18,300 (entry fees, pick up & drop) |
TOTAL | Rs. 49,464 |
(*Travel fare for Mumbai to the closest airport, Dabolim, Goa (130 km away) |
Source: ET