By Medha ChawlaThe week you had been long waiting for is finally here. Hello, long weekend! You don’t have turn up to work this Friday (thanks to Good Friday) and then the regular Saturday-Sunday chill drill follows. But why settle for just three days when you can make it four? Take a leave either on Thursday (April 6) or on Monday (April 10) and escape on a well-deserved vacation.
BTW, you don’t have to fret over the vacation planning, as ChatGPT did it all for you! Yup, AI can also double up as your travel planner. All you have to do is choose from these amazing itineraries curated by ChatGPT.
LONG-WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM DELHI
For Delhiites, ChatGPT has three superb trip suggestions for the impending long weekend – Agra-Jaipur tour, Rishikesh-Haridwar tour and Shimla-Manali tour.
Agra and Jaipur Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Early morning departure from Delhi to Agra (approximately a 3-hour drive). Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. After lunch, drive to Jaipur (approximately a 5-hour drive). Check into your hotel in Jaipur and relax.
Day 2Start your day early with a visit to the Amber Fort. After that, visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. In the evening, explore the local markets of Jaipur.
Day 3Drive to Pushkar (approximately a 2.5-hour drive). Visit the famous Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Later, return to Jaipur and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 4Departure from Jaipur to Delhi (approximately a 5-hour drive).
Rishikesh and Haridwar Tour Itinerary:
Day 1Depart from Delhi to Rishikesh (approximately a 6-hour drive). Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.
Day 2Start your day with a yoga session. Visit the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Take a dip in the holy Ganges and visit the Triveni Ghat. In the evening, you can go for river rafting.
Day 3Depart for Haridwar (approximately a 1-hour drive). Visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat and attend the Ganga Aarti. Later, visit the Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. Return to Rishikesh and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 4Departure from Rishikesh to Delhi (approximately a 6-hour drive).
Shimla and Manali Tour:
Day 1Depart from Delhi to Shimla (approximately an 8-hour drive). Check into your hotel and relax.
Day 2Take a tour of Shimla and visit the Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, and the Mall Road. Later, drive to Kufri and visit the Himalayan Nature Park and Kufri Fun World. Return to Shimla and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 3Depart for Manali (Approx a 7-hour drive). En route, visit the Kullu Shawl Factory and Vaishno Devi Temple. Check into your hotel in Manali and relax.
Day 4: Visit the Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, and the Tibetan Monastery. Later, visit the Solang Valley and enjoy adventure activities like paragliding and skiing. Return to Delhi in the evening (Approx a 12-hour drive).
LONG-WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM MUMBAI
If you are looking for a 4-day weekend trip from Mumbai, here are some ideas and suggested itineraries by ChatGPT:
Goa itinerary:
Goa is a popular destination for a weekend trip among Mumbaikars. You can explore beautiful beaches, water sports, nightlife and delicious seafood.
Day 1: Fly or drive to Goa. Check into your hotel or resort. Relax on the beach or explore the local markets
Day 2Visit the famous beaches of North Goa, such as Baga, Anjuna, and Calangute. Enjoy water sports activities like parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides. Visit Fort Aguada, a 17th-century Portuguese fort with beautiful views of the Arabian Sea.
Day 3Explore the churches and cathedrals of Old Goa, such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral. Take a river cruise on the Mandovi River. Visit the local spice plantations and sample some of the local cuisine
Day 4Spend the day relaxing on the beach or shopping for souvenirs. Fly or drive back to Mumbai
Mahabaleshwar itinerary:
Mahabaleshwar is a scenic hill station located in the Western Ghats, known for its breathtaking views, strawberry farms and trekking trails.
Day 1: Drive or take a bus to Mahabaleshwar. Check into your hotel or resort. Explore the local markets and sample some of the local cuisine
Day 2Visit famous viewpoints like Arthur’s Seat, Wilson Point, and Kate’s Point for panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Take a stroll through the scenic Venna Lake.
Day 3Go trekking in the hills and forests of Mahabaleshwar. Visit the strawberry farms and pick some fresh strawberries. Relax at one of the many spas and wellness centers in Mahabaleshwar
Day 4Visit the nearby Panchgani, a picturesque hill station with beautiful views and colonial-era bungalows. Fly or drive back to Mumbai. If you’re based in Delhi and looking for a 4-day weekend trip, here are some ideas with itineraries:
LONG-WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM KOLKATA
Darjeeling and Kalimpong Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Take an early morning flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra. From Bagdogra, drive to Darjeeling (around 3 hours) and check into your hotel. Spend the day exploring the town, visiting attractions like the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Peace Pagoda.
Day 2: Wake up early to catch the sunrise from Tiger Hill, and then spend the day exploring more of Darjeeling, perhaps taking a stroll along the Mall Road and visiting the Happy Valley Tea Estate.
Day 3: After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong (around 2 hours). Visit the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang monastery, Deolo Hill, and the Cactus Nursery. In the evening, return to Darjeeling for the night.
Day 4: Depart Darjeeling and return to Bagdogra for your flight back to Kolkata.
Puri and Konark Tour Itinerary
Day 1Take an early morning train from Kolkata to Puri (around 8 hours). Check into your hotel and spend the evening exploring the beach and the Jagannath Temple.
Day 2Visit the Konark Sun Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also visit the Ramachandi Temple and the Chandrabhaga Beach.
Day 3Spend the day exploring Puri, including the beach, the Jagannath Temple, and the Puri Beach Market.
Day 4Depart Puri and return to Kolkata by train.
Sundarbans National Park Tour Itinerary
Day 1Take an early morning train from Kolkata to Canning (around 2 hours). From Canning, drive to Godkhali (around 1 hour) and board a boat to the Sundarbans. Spend the day exploring the mangroves and wildlife of the Sundarbans.
Day 2Continue your exploration of the Sundarbans, visiting places like Sajnekhali Watch Tower and Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower.
Day 3Visit the Dobanki Watch Tower and enjoy a nature walk. You can also visit the crocodile breeding farm and the Pirkhali Village.
Day 4Depart the Sundarbans and return to Kolkata by train.
LONG-WEEKEND GETAWAY FROM CHENNAI
There are many exciting destinations within a short distance of Chennai that would make for a great 4-day weekend trip. Here’s one itinerary that you could follow:
Day 1Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry
Start early in the morning and drive to Mahabalipuram, which is about 60 km from Chennai. Explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and the Arjuna’s Penance.
After that, head to Pondicherry, which is about 100 km from Mahabalipuram. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the French Quarter and the Promenade Beach.
Day 2Pondicherry
Start the day with a visit to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the nearby Auroville. Learn about the philosophy and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and explore the beautiful gardens and buildings of the ashram.
Spend the afternoon exploring the rest of Pondicherry, including the botanical gardens, the Bharati Park, and the Goubert Avenue.
Day 3Kanchipuram and Vellore
Drive to Kanchipuram, which is about 70 km from Pondicherry. Kanchipuram is famous for its temples, so start by visiting the Kailasanathar Temple, the Ekambareswarar Temple, and the Varadaraja Perumal Temple.
After lunch, head to Vellore, which is about 70 km from Kanchipuram. Visit the Vellore Fort and the Jalakandeswarar Temple, which are both located within the fort.
Day 4Chennai
Head back to Chennai and spend the day exploring the city’s many attractions. Visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Fort St. George, and the Government Museum. In the evening, head to Marina Beach for a sunset stroll.
(All the above-mentioned itineraries have been generated by ChatGPT)
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