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Weekend getaways from Gurgaon―make the best out of it
Weekend getaways from Gurgaon―make the best out of it
Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor|WEEKEND GETAWAYS, GURGAON
Updated : Aug 22, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
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If Gurgaon is your address, you are quite lucky. Options for weekend getaways from Gurgaon are many; in fact planning a vacation becomes all the more an easy task. All you have to do is sort out your itinerary. Wandering souls should not let their mundane lifestyle overpower them. Seek out and you will find myriad of options luring you toward them. If adventure is your thing, Shimla, Naukuchiatal and Almora can be considered. If you believe in true love and all, Agra is the most popular choice. If you want to be treated by royals and want to visit some mahals, drive to Jaipur; the stretch from Gurgaon to Jaipur will also add up more excitement to your trip. Also, for a weekend getaway trip from Gurgaon in summer, you can seek refuge in the hills to beat the heat. You won’t believe that there are still so many places waiting to be discovered in the hill stations. Some places are overcrowded, while some are just serene. Not just weekends, at times long weekends also grace our calendars. Plan it beforehand so that you are not at a loss.
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