We all have those days when all we want to do is take a long walk. A walk in peace and tranquil can help you figure out where this life is heading. Other times, you just need a walk to step out and breathe, to slow down before you get back to work. Sadly, finding a place to walk around is not easy. Especially true in our metropolitan cities, where traffic has become a menace, and honking is the only music you hear!
So where to head?
Behold 11 destinations in India that are perfect for a walk-cation.
1. Belgaum, Karnataka
Somewhere in Karnataka lies this small city called Belgaum, which has a moderate temperature throughout the year. Winters don’t witness temperatures below 6 degrees, while summers are between 26 and 32 degrees. Belgaum is a small, quiet town with tons of greenery. In fact, slight drizzles are common here making it the perfect place to walk hand in hand with your special someone.
2. Mandarmani, West Bengal
Mandarmani has India’s only 13-km motorable road which already makes it a cut above the rest. But that's not it. Mandarmani is a seaside resort village in West Bengal where you can drive and walk on the beach, and stare into nothingness - bound to calm the storms building inside you.
3. Pondicherry
Former French colony Puducherry is a small tourist place that has a beautiful beach and lots of cute cafes. Personally, the best thing about this place are the colourful walls. You start walking from one end and you’ll spot a wall of a different colour that will instantly cheer you up. Go here to walk. And while you are at it, capture sunshine walls and French windows for your Instagram feed.
4. Matheran, Maharashtra
Did you know Matheran was the tiniest and only automobile-free hill station in India? Go here for a horn-free walk, toy train, panorama shots and spectacular view points.
5. Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Chamba is a lesser known hill station in Himachal Pradesh, famous mainly for its exquisite natural beauty. The climate is pleasing throughout the year and that’s all you need to enjoy a good walk. Apart from that, there are a couple of lakes, temples and a local market here that are best experienced on foot.
6. Dzukou Valley, Nagaland
The Dzukou valley lies on the border of Manipur and Nagaland. We recommend going here for a trek as the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association has designed a new five-hour trek. Although, a walk is a great idea too if you are not in the mood of adventures. Dzukou valley is one of those blessed places in India where you can see flowers in every season. Visit this place for the smell of the mountains, exotic flowers and streams of cold water flowing downhill. Your walking experience here will be straight out of dreamland.
7. Mangalore, Karnataka
Agreed that there’s nothing much to do in Mangalore, but this relaxed coastal town definitely has something offbeat about it. Walking alongside the Arabian coast, soaking the view of rolling rivers and dotted palm trees is an experience you can have only here!
8. Yarada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Yarada beach is off the coast of Bay of Bengal and is a haven for peace seekers. There are no shacks or shops on the beach - just a resort some distance away. You get absolutely unrestricted access to the sea. Stop here if you want to do nothing, but just soak in emptiness and savour a long walk in silence. It’s the kind of stuff you don’t get to do in cities.
9. Champawat, Uttrakhand
Do you dream of places that are minimally crowded and surrounded by rivers and mountains? Champawat is the place you're. The climate and scenic beauty are the high points of this place, although it’s the rolling terrains here that make it the perfect place for walks and treks.
10. Kurseong, West Bengal
Kurseong is a small, quiet town lost in West Bengal. There’s no hustle-bustle here, people lead a simple life without the chaos and pollution of the city. Go here to stroll amidst white orchids, the world's most beautiful tea estates, and the cute little toy train that passes by. You're bound to be reminded of the fairy-tales you read during your childhood.
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