News India Live, Digital Desk: When we hear the name of long weekend, the first thought that comes to our mind is mountains or sea. But the truth is that half of the holidays are spent in preparation and travelling. So why not plan something this time such that you leave home after having breakfast and by lunch you are in a completely new and beautiful place?

if you Delhi-NCR If you live in, then the fort of Neemrana or the peace of Bharatpur is perfect for you. You can reach here in 4-5 hours and enjoy the royal chic comfortably at night. If you want to go a little further up, the cool breeze and pine forests of Lansdowne will take you far away from the heat of the city.

Whereas, if you Mumbai or Pune If we are stuck in the hustle and bustle of travel, then who can forget the valleys of Matheran or Kamshet? Roll down the car window, play some soft music and in just a few hours you will be at that beautiful corner where there is only fresh air and peace.

in south india Bengaluru For the people of India, places like Mysore or Sakleshpur are like a magical world. As soon as you climb onto the highway from the city traffic, greenery will welcome you on both sides of the roads.

The biggest thing, the fun of these short road trips is that you can stop at any time of your choice, taste hot tea and paratha at any dhaba and also do photography. The destination doesn’t have to be very big, sometimes just this 4-5 hour journey gives your mind the ‘pause’ button it so desperately needs.

So what are you thinking about this coming weekend? Get your car serviced, put together a ‘travel playlist’ of your choice and set out. Remember, sometimes it is more refreshing to go out on unknown roads holding the steering wheel than sitting in the back seat of the car.