India, Aug. 6 -- The Independence Day holiday on 15 August 2025, fortuitously falling on a Friday, presents an opportune moment to indulge in a well-timed three-day sojourn. Far from the cacophony of urban life, this extended weekend invites travellers to seek out landscapes that rejuvenate the senses and enrich the spirit.
For those enchanted by the allure of rain-drenched vistas, Coorg and Wayanad in Karnataka offer expanses of lush plantations, veiled waterfalls, and monsoon-washed trails. Should one favour the quietude of the hills, the mist-clad retreats of Lansdowne in Uttarakhand or Saputara in Gujarat provide understated charm without the throng of conventional tourist circuits.
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