Silvassa - An ideal weekend spot near Surat and Mumbai

The nearest railway station Vapi is about 14 km away where road transport is easily available. road: from Mumbai - Ahmedabad N.H. No. 8, Silvassa, the capital town of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, is about 180 km from Mumbai, about 120 km from Surat and about 10 km from Bhilad & 14 km from Vapi.

Vanvihar Tourist Complex, Chauda at Khanvel and water sports and Tentage Complex at Dudhni are popular picnic spots of the territory besides the Island Gardens. There is a lion safari on road of Dudhni. And there is also Luheri Traking Senter & big garden and Tourist Complex also.

Government Rest Houses at Silvassa, Forest Rest House and Vanvihar Tourist Complex at Khanvel and government Rest Houses at Madhuban Dam offer comfortable accommodation. Besides, beautiful cottages with all modern comforts are also available.

Morni - An ideal place for picnic and short trips

Morni Hills are an offshoot of Shivalik range. The village of Morni lies on the mountainside, at 3600 feet above sea level. Just five hours drive away from Delhi and 45 km from Chandigarh. Morni in Panchkula district Haryana combines the best of an idyllic retreat with action, adventure and fun. The road to Morni has breathtaking scenery as it goes past sleepy hamlets, cultivated terraces and hill forest.

There are two small lakes called Tikkar Taal, which seem to be mysteriously interconnected, even though they are separated by a hillock. The water level in both the Tals always remains the same, as there is a hidden channel under the hill connecting them. The larger is about 550 meters long and 460 meters broad and

Dhudhsagar Waterfall – A splendid place near Madgao, Goa

Dudhsagar Falls, 60 km from Panaji. It was as unpredictable as it could be – riding along railway tracks, crossing streams…. The fall's surrounding area form a good picnic spot. While visiting Dudhsagar falls, one should ensure that at least entire day is spent near the falls. By visiting this place one can say it’s definitely one of the crazier trips.

The Dudhsagar Falls are amongst the top 100 highest waterfalls in world. Situated on the border of Goa and Karnataka, the Dudhsagar Waterfalls takes a steep plunge 2000 feet down in the wooded mountains of the Western Ghats. Believed to be amongst the highest falls in the country. The view from the top of the falls is breathtaking.

The fall is generally calm during summers. But during monsoon due to incessant downpour, the falls become active and attract a huge chunk of tourists. Swimming is a good

Hogenakkal Falls – A Thrilling experience near Bangalore

There are many local points to see in Bangalore like ISKCON temple, Nandi bull, Assembly hall, Banargatta zoo, Vishweshwara Museum, HAL museum etc… But all these are OK.  Plan one extra day to stay Bangalore and visit Hogenakkal falls. This can be really a memorable one day picnic from Bangalore.

It is 150 KMs from Bangalore. You can hire a taxi for a day and can follow following route to reach the destination.

Route : -Bangalore-Bannerghatta-Jigani-Attibele-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Dharampuri-Hogenakkal

Then started the collection part. First at entrance you shelled out Rs.20 as entry fee into hogenakal, then entry into book of forest range Rs.10 (for forest guard, you feel it is bribe), then after entering Hogenakkal, parking fee Rs.20. This parking fee is for parking on roads. Then again a parking fee of Rs.15 in TNTDC compound. Again fee for ride in coracle Rs.15 to be paid to some agent. But you’ll give a receipt. This is for the charges of coracle. Then you have to negotiate with coracle. The rate can be fixing

Balaram - A unique one day picnic spot from Ahmedabad

The shiva temple is said to be 5000 years old of the Mahabharata times. It is said that Pandavas also have visited this place and have stayed here for some time. There is a lush green forest all around this place giving the feeling of total calmness and peace. There is a river in front of Mahadev temple and small check dam nearby. The main charm is the location, the slope there and the very cold and natural water that keeps flowing. If you travel in rainy season you will have chance of bath in the river, otherwise it is dry after Jan.

You can reach this most exquisite picnic spot of Balaram either by taxi or bus from Ahmedabad or by train on Ahmedabad- Delhi meter gauge Railway line. You need to get down at Chitrasani station which comes after Palanpur, which is the main junction on this route. Balaram is located at 5kms away from this station. This place is located near Palanpur, about 15-20Km away, toward Abu road side. The regular taxis are available from Chitrasani railway station for Balaram. Balaram is situated around 120 kms away from Ahmedabad. The best option to reach Balaram is through hired taxi from Ahmedabad. Such taxis cost around Rs.1000 per trip of day.

There is a right hand turn about 10-15 KM

Akshardham - Peace in Pink Stone, Gandhinagar

A wonderful temple of Shri Swaminarayan (Akshardham) is situated at Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat state. You can reach the akshardham by your private vehicle or city service of state transport buses from ahmedabad. It is 30 kms from ahmedabad and located in sector 20 of gandhinagar.

It is made of only pink stone from Rajasthan and no steel and cement is used in its construction. The 5 Pradarshan Hall is also amazing. It explain the values of life in the decent manner of movies, statues etc. It takes 2 to 2.5 hours to visit. The newly introduced water and laser show is really magnificent. This type of water show is first in India and 5th in the world. There are 40,000 water nozzles are used to make water show wonderful. This water show is the longest show in the world. It takes 45 minutes to complete.

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Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls - An Indian Niagara

The waterfall attraction is a recurring motif in Athirappilly, echoing with the pulse of nature, creating those soothing sounds in the state's most relaxing and rejuvenating place, east of Chalakudy River in Trichur District of Kerala.

It is located at 90km NE of Kochi. One can fly up to Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery, 55 km from Athirappally, and then drive on NH 47 till Chalakudy Junction and turn right onto the Athirappally road. Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal. Nearest railway station is