July Gold: The Trending Weekend-long Getaways For Micro-Vacations

 

Living in a world where time has become gradually more and more limited and burnout is more than frequent, the idea of micro-vacations is growing in popularity.

As mini vacations, these usually last between 2 to 4 days, and are ideal opportunities to take the time out to reconnect with ourselves, other forms of life, and the world around, by busy professionals, young families and digital nomads alike who need a break that is both quick and significant.

Such trips can best be done in the month of July, the time when India is a lush monsoon beauty.

Whether you have a desire to experience mountain mist, cultural immersion, or coastal calm, this list will provide you something that is just ideal.

To get ourselves in the freshest flow of ideas and trending micro-vacation concepts throughout July, India will show some of the best ideas.

Munnar, Kerala — Tea Hills and Monsoon Bliss

Munnar, Kerala a place as beautiful as the name sounds and as perfect as the monsoon is You may have heard the famous tea hills monsoon bliss way too often to become a mere cliche but it is still so very true Munnar a town in the map of Kerala is what comes to mind when they say tea hills, monsoon bliss

The rains of the monsoons make Munnar a green paradise. This hill station is only a few hours drive away and is a paradise of humming tea gardens, misty points and cascading waterfalls away in the distance.

Spend your weekend strolling in the town of Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, boating in Mattupetty Dam or spending time in heritage bungalow in the hills.

Munnar is a paradise to be enjoyed even during a long weekend with the weather being so nice and sunny with hills covered with fog.

It is an ideal holiday destination to couples or individual travellers who need refreshment.

Karnataka Coorg Coffee, Trails and Kodava Hospitality

Another monsoon in Coorg or Kodagu which is at its best during the month of July.

A micro-vacation here provides an opportunity to wake up with an aroma of coffee by the air, walk in the wood-girdled sceneries, discover the hidden waterfalls such as Abbey Falls and Iruppu Falls.

You can learn about local culture in three days, gaze upon the magnificent Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe and sleep in a scenic estate home stay. It is a combination of the mists and serenity that makes the place perfect to anyone who needs some psychological refreshment.

Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra: Smart Duplexes of Sahyadris

And if you are in Mumbai or Pune, then weekend getaway in Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar is easy and also satisfying.

These two hill towns are known to provide cool air, colonial bungalows, and observations such as Arthur Seat and Sydney Point that allows one to view the huge green valleys.

With strawberry farms and an easy boating journey through Venna Lake and a stroll along the tree-lined roads, it is a wonderful place to visit either with the family or as a couple.

It can be surprisingly restorative to stay two nights.

Chail, Himachal Pradesh — A Quiet Himalayan Hideaway

Popular stations such as Shimla and Manali are thronged by tourists during the month of July but Chail is an alternative to these overpopulated hill towns.

It is a rural picturesque hamlet in the Himalayas, ringed with the dense forests of pine and rolling meadows.

Two to three days here is a good duration to visit the Chail palace, Kali Ka Tibba and world highest cricket ground.

It is ideal to serve the purpose of Delhiites wanting to evade the tourist rush as Chail allows you to be engrossed in cool-weather, foggy morning, and the silence of the nature possible enough not to even travel too far away.

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Heritage and River Calm

Orchha is an ideal short vacation in central India to people who love history and architecture.

Majestic palaces, finely carved cenotaphs and temples representing the grandeur of Bundela are a specialty of this retired princely state located in the banks of Betwa River.

You even give yourself an insight into India lesser known royal history in two-three days.

July is pleasant with less crowds and beautiful photography skies that improve the beauty of its sandstone structures.

Uttarakhand, Binsar

Snugly hidden in the Kumaon area, Binsar is an ideal forest hide away that is perfect when you want to go digital detox.

The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has an abundance of bird population and alpine plants. July makes the forest path a magical green-coloured world.

Be it a guided nature walk or a sightseeing of the first rays of sunlight on the peaks of Himalaya through Zero Point, Binsar is a place to experience the mindfulness and need to be alone in such a short trip of 2–3 days.

Mandarmani & Tajpur, West Bengal, Coastal Calm on a Budget

To spend your micro-vacation at the coast of Eastern India, consider other alternatives to crowded Digha and go to quieter beaches of Mandarmani and Tajpur.

These beaches are clean and less commercial that would suit you only if you need to spend your time in peace accompanied by the waves sound.

Rides in the ATV, night walks, beach shacks and fresh seafood are its main attractions.

These are only 4-hour drive away, Kolkata and are the popular destinations of young couples and groups of friends seeking a long weekend getaway.

Why Micro-Vacations are More Important in Today World

Micro-vacations are not the trend in travel only, they are the need of wellness. Small vacations enable us to take a break out of everyday pressures, re-bond with ourselves and our loved ones, and come back to work, fresher and more centered.

Such a break should be planned in the month of July when the monsoon is at its best and there are cool temperatures.

A week is not mandatory for recharging yourself, and occasionally 48 to 72 hours in the appropriate environment can work miracles to your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Last word: Plan less- live more

There is no longer the need to think long journeys and bulky finances to go travelling. The modern day traveller prefers effect to time.

It can be a sip of filter coffee in Coorg, or a boat ride in Mahabaleshwar or looking at cenotaphs in Orchha, but the micro-vacation destinations of July guarantee wholesome experiences in a short duration.

Relax in a way that suits you and your schedules, but reloads your spirit. A short vacation will leave a long-term impression.