Friendship Day 2023: 5 Indian Destinations You Must Explore With Your Buddies

Friendship Day 2023 is around the corner, and it is a perfect time to plan a trip with your buddies. Every year, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This year, it will be celebrated on August 6. A week after this is a long weekend because August 15, 2023, is a gazetted holiday falling on Tuesday.

Therefore, we bring you a list of five places you can visit in India with your friends on either Friendship Day or over the long weekend. Some of these are quaint places, while others are popular spots. However, it does not matter because no matter where you plan to go if the trip includes friends, it is going to be unforgettable.

Andaman And Nicobar Islands

If you haven’t planned a trip with your friends for a long time, you should forget about a weekend or even a long weekend and take a week off to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The pristine beauty of one of the Union Territories of India is enough to convince you why you should visit this place.

I visited the islands long back in 2012, and since then, there has been a significant development. It is a destination for everyone. Whether your circle has a friend who likes to spend days on the beach or try adventurous sports, you can do everything here along with relishing local cuisine. It is one of the famous tourist spots for scuba diving - clear blue water, colourful aquatic life, and live corals. Can the experience be any more perfect?

If you are already planning your itinerary to one of the heavenly destinations in India, you should add Barren Island, Havelock Island, Swaraj Dweep, Cellular Jail, and Mayabunder to the list of places to visit here.

Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

Known as the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’, Chikkamagaluru is a weekend or long weekend getaway option for people living in Bengaluru. The lush-green hill station in Karnataka is a quaint destination for nature and coffee lovers.

If you plan a trip here, it will be about trying the local cuisine, enjoying the pleasant weather, and exploring the beauty of a hill station. Places to visit here include ManikyaDhara Falls, Baba Budan Giri, Kallathigiri Falls, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Mullayanagiri Peak, Coffee Estate, and Hirekolale Lake.

Goa

We know that Goa pops up in almost every travel recommendation. But August being the off-season, you can catch a flight from Delhi to your destination in less than ₹5,000. While a few weeks ago we saw fares of domestic flights skyrocketing, the upcoming month will witness a drop in prices.

Since August is an off-season for an otherwise busy destination that is mostly bustling with tourists, you will be able to explore it with little to no hassle. Apart from visiting tourist spots, you can also indulge in water sports at Baga Beach, go scuba diving, get a bird's view of the place while paragliding, and go cycling at Chorao Island.

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Leh Ladakh

Leh Ladakh is another popular spot in North India that you can explore with your friends. Many bike enthusiasts often take a ride to one of the most beautiful destinations in India.

Places to visit here include Pangong Tso, Hemis National Park, Leh Palace, Khardung La Pass, etc. If your buddies are adventure enthusiasts, you can go trekking, archery, camel safari, river rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, and mountain biking here.

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Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Known for its root bridges, Cherrapunji is a popular tourist destination in Meghalaya. In August, the temperature here remains between 17°C to 24°C. If your friends feel like they are done with concrete jungles and need a break from their 9-9 corporate job, this will be an ideal spot.

You can visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley, ThangKharang Park, The Eco Park, Seven Sisters Falls, Mawsynram Reserve Forest, etc. You can explore caves here, go ziplining, enjoy wildlife (Wildlife Sanctuaries In India) rides, and cross living root bridges.

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