India, Sept. 4 -- Long weekends are tempting. They bring an itch to make last-minute, impromptu plans, sketch out an itinerary, and escape the monotony of everyday life. But these travel impulses can become oddly repetitive, with the same destinations, from Goa to Manali, appearing on every itinerary.ALSO READ: How to travel safely during monsoon? 5 itinerary mistakes that can make your trip risky

If you combine the weekend with a couple of days off, you have the perfect opportunity to make an impromptu plan and embark on a micro-vacation. This time, break away from the familiar circuit and explore something underrated and unexpected.

Travel expert Rathinamurthy R, head of travel at Scapia, helped us identify some exciting destinations ...