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Holi-defied: 5 places to travel during long Holi weekend

Updated on: 10 March,2017 02:40 PM IST  | 
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If you are looking for an ideal Holi getaway near Mumbai that defines a perfect short and laid back vacation, then this list will sort your plans out.. 

Holi-defied: 5 places to travel during long Holi weekend

3. Aurangabad: Named after Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is the prestigious land of two UNESCO world heritage sites, Ajanta and Ellora. The historical city is situated around 327km from Mumbai and can be reached via road, rail, and air. There are plenty of accommodation options in Aurangabad that promise a comfortable stay in the historical land.


 Holi-defied: 5 places to travel from Mumbai during long Holi weekend
Ellora caves, Aurangabad

4. Daman: Daman is the most sought after destination for weekend getaway from Mumbai. Daman is situated around 180 km away from Mumbai and can be easily accessed by road. Jampore Beach, Nani Daman and, Mirasol Lake Garden are some of the popular attraction sites in the union territory.

 Holi-defied: 5 places to travel from Mumbai during long Holi weekend
Daman

5. Gokoarna: A bit secluded and offbeat, Gokarna is a 12 hours road trip from Mumbai. If you are looking for a chilled out beach holiday, then include Gokarna in your bucket list for the upcoming Holi weekend. Accommodation in Gokarna is mostly in the form of thatched bamboo huts. Take a long stroll along the beaches, laze around in shacks, sip mocktails and watch the sun gradually hide behind the waves.

 Holi-defied: 5 places to travel from Mumbai during long Holi weekend
Gokarna

A short and sweet laid back vacation is definitely the best medicine to cure to week-long stress. Soothe your nerves and get yourself rejuvenateed and have a spectacular Holi holiday in these getaways near Mumbai. 

Happy Holi-daying!

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