We all wish to take a mini-vacation during long weekends or any opportunity we get, but often we are held back by our tight finances and budgets. There are some affordable options for holiday packages in India where one can vacation with family and friends on a shoe string budget.

1.     Goa

With an overnight journey from Mumbai by bus and train or by a couple of hours by flight, Goa is the most preferred long weekend getaway for many. With its affordable accommodation, its easy going beaches, forts, Portuguese architecture and ease of hiring motor cycles for local transportation, cheap booze and amazing food, Goa has become a back packers paradise for their India Tour.

2.     Rishikesh

Rishikesh tops the list of adventure junkies on a shoe string budget who desire to break their routine lives with some dose adventure sports, splendid treks in arms of nature, camping by the river front etc. Rishikesh is ideal destination for long weekends and its close proximity to Dehradun makes it an ideal addition for an extended long weekend trip with many holiday packages in India offer a steal of a deal for avid travellers.

3.     Lonavla

A few hours drive for Mumbai, Lonavla is a popular weekend destination for many youngsters, especially during the monsoons. This mini-hill station is famous for its splendid waterfalls, hikesand nature trails around numerous Maratha period Forts while being immerse in natural beauty, and it’s delicious chikki, mesmerising the sweet tooth of travellers.

Weekend holiday packages in India are available at a shoe string budget making a weekend getaway possible without breaking the bank.

4.     Munnar

A drive to Munnar from Kochi is a spectacular experience in itself with its scenic view and natural beauty mesmerising the senses. Famous of its tea gardens and Elephant training centres, visitors can also enjoy treks around Rajmala hills or visit the Eravikulam National Park.

Travellers can be spoilt for choice with various India holiday tour packages with an option of exploring Thekkady and Alleppey for a steal.

5.     Darjeeling

One of the most beautiful hill stations in India, Darjeeling is a must have on every travellers bucket list on their India tour. With train connection from Kolkata and road connectivity from Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri, travellers can take a break from the rat race on the concrete jungles and immerse themselves in the sublime natural beauty of Darjeeling, with its tea gardens and estates, hills etc, one can enjoy a sip of Darjeeling tea while viewing the sunrise at Tiger Hill or simply gaze at Kanchenjunga.

Many affordable India tour packages are available to visit Darjeeling all year around making it the most preferred weekend getaway for travellers residing in the Eastern part of India.