The Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a hot spot of tourist activity. With sights ranging from the serene backwaters to a rocking night life, Kochi has it all. Not to forget the numerous monument and religious structures which the place has. Most of the structures in this old colonial port city bear the marks of excellent architectural styles which range from Gothic to the chic. You need to step into this magical land to feel the cosmopolitan yet majestic feel of the state. So pack your bags right away to make a trip which you will remember for the rest of your lives.

Bengaluru or Bangalore also known as the silicon valley of India is a fast growing Metropolitan city. The capital city has a thick population and best known for its slow moving traffic and fast and hectic life. Most of the Bangloreans would opt to relax and enjoy on weekends. This city has many gorgeous sites nearby, to forget the worries and relax in the lap of nature. Here comes the list of Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

Himachal Pradesh is well known for the snowy and rugged mountains of Western Himalayas. Surrounded by Jammu & Kashmir, hill stations are obviously the jewel of Himachal. Starting at Dharamshala in the south till the high altitude deserts of Spiti, the pristine and serene natural beauty of the hill stations are one of the reasons why Himachal is just the best place to search for a peaceful, relaxing, thrilling, adventurous, enchanting and unforgettable vacation. Because with the variety of hill stations, one would get everything hill stations have to offer. Here are some of the most famous hill stations of Himachal.

Punjabi Dhaba‘s are restaurants run by Punjabi’s along highways(roadside) in the outskirt areas of cities, towns or villages. The joining of various Indian cities with National, state and village roads benefited these style cafes. The Punjabis who manage these outlets are either from the Indian or Pakistani province serving wholesome, clean authentic Punjabi food.

They originated in the beginning, for the purpose of serving hot cooked homely food to the truckers who were again majority Punjabis. These truckers make their stop-overs for freshening and having their food at these dhabas dotted in plenty along the roadways of India. The drivers being away from home for long periods during their trip enjoy taking their meals at dhabas because of the traditional ambiance and homely hospitality it provides.

Karnataka is bestowed with the stunning beauty of Western Ghats, chilly hill stations, milky waterfalls, ancient temples and historic monuments, cool beaches, gorgeous palaces and of course the beautiful Techno city Bangalore. That’s the reason why Karnataka is the forth most popular tourist destination in the country. Though it has several tourist places to visit, people who have more interest in nature and trekking can opt some splendid waterfalls in this state. Moreover, Karnataka owns India’s tallest waterfalls, the Jog falls. The beautiful rivers, Kaveri, Sharavati, Krishna and Tungabhadra produce several glorious waterfalls which attracts a lot of tourists all through the year. Let’s take a look at some of them.