{"id":2670,"date":"2018-08-27T23:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T23:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/15.206.130.122\/stayvista_blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T20:19:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T14:49:36","slug":"offbeat-holiday-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-beat Holiday Destinations for Unique Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family vacations and romantic holidays are fun, sure, but we know you\u2019ve been secretly longing for a getaway with your buddies. Blow off some steam, strengthen your bonds, make new memories &#8211; pick your excuse and rev up that engine to find some offbeat holiday destinations to explore together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you have checked that mandatory Goa trip off your list, make sure you check out these equally exciting destinations for some offbeat experiences with your best friends, and bonus &#8211; we even give you some really cool places you can stay at with StayVista<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/#Kasauli\" >Kasauli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/#Shimla\" >Shimla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/#Chail\" >Chail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/#Gangtok\" >Gangtok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/offbeat-holiday-destinations\/#Wayanad\" >Wayanad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kasauli\"><\/span><b>Kasauli<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1967\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1967 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kasauli.jpg\" alt=\"Kasauli City Mountain View from Vista Rooms Property\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Kasauli from this StayVista property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to abundant orchards, woody forests, Victorian homes and enchanting calmness, Kasauli is a hilly town, popularly known as a hiker\u2019s paradise. It makes for one of the best holiday locations for those who simply want to cool off and enjoy an awe-inspiring view. What makes it exciting to visit with your friends is the Kasauli Brewery wherein you can explore the process of whiskey production and taste samples of distilled whiskey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistarooms.com\/himanchal%20pradesh\/villas-in-kasauli\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villas in Kasauli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for group stays &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Meadow on the Ridge, Vaanya Villa, Padam Hill<\/span>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1969\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1969 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Meadow.jpg\" alt=\"Two storey villa in Kasauli \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meadow on the Ridge, Kasauli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shimla\"><\/span><strong>Shimla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1970\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1970 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Shimla.jpg\" alt=\"Shimla city mountain view from Vista Rooms\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Shimla from this StayVista property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting atop steep forested hillsides, Shimla\u2019s timeless beauty borrows from its surrounding snowclad mountains, lush greenery and beautiful lakes. It is the best place to escape to, if you\u2019re in search of chilly winter breezes, beautiful panoramic landscapes and distinct colonial architecture. Despite being a popular favourite, Shimla is a great spot for off-beat experiences. A great way to make this holiday more memorable is taking a road trip to Shimla from any neighbouring city, like Chandigarh. And while you\u2019re at it, pick up some steaming <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parathas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistarooms.com\/himanchal%20pradesh\/villas-in-shimla\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homestays in Shimla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for group stays &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Daafi House, Whispering Pines and Cirrus Villa<\/span>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1963\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1963 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Daafi-House.jpg\" alt=\"Daafi house villa in shimla\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daafi House, Shimla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chail\"><\/span><b>Chail<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1962\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1962 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chail.jpg\" alt=\"Chail city view from Vista Rooms property\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Chail from StayVista property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merely a two-hour road trip from Shimla, Chail is a quiet hill station most commonly known for its charming interiors, virgin forests and beautiful natural beauty. It is an ideal getaway for friends who wish to get together to spend some peaceful time relaxing in the lap of nature. If at all you wish to step out to enjoy the cosy weather, don\u2019t forget to pay a visit to the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary too, we hear it is a must-visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistarooms.com\/himanchal%20pradesh\/villas-in-chail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chail villa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for group stays &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ekam Villa<\/span><\/strong>. You can choose to rent individual rooms here as well.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1964\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1964 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ekam-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ekam Villa in Chail CIty\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ekam, Chail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gangtok\"><\/span><b>Gangtok<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1965\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1965 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gangtok-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Gangtok Mountain View from Vista Rooms Property\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Gangtok from StayVista property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blessed with multi-hued skies and miraculously winding hill roads, Gangtok is a dream destination for mountain lovers. Get together with your group and explore the bylanes, street culture and local cuisine of this beautiful mountain city. Make sure you take some time out to pay a visit to the many, many monasteries there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistarooms.com\/sikkim\/villas-in-gangtok\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">villas in Gangtok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for group stays &#8211;<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Debrung, La Ipsing Farm and Orchid Glade<\/span>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1968\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1968 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/La-Ipsing-Farm-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"La Ipsing Farm in Gangtok\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Ipsing Farm, Gangtok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wayanad\"><\/span><b>Wayanad<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1971\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1971 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wayanad.jpg\" alt=\"Wayanad Mountain View from Vista Rooms Property\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Wayanad from StayVista property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take a trip to Wayanad only for its trekking opportunities. Blessed with misty peaks and paddy fields, it is a great location to spend time outdoors with your friends. Once here, make sure you have your cameras ready as this forested district will give you many instances to capture beautiful shots of its vivid wildlife sanctuary, waterfalls and caves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistarooms.com\/kerala\/villas-in-wayanad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">villas in Wayanad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for group stays &#8211; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hermas Villa and Z Villa<\/span>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1966\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1966 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hermas.jpg\" alt=\"Hermas Villa in Wayanad City\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hermas Villa, Wayanad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family vacations and romantic holidays are fun, sure, but we know you\u2019ve been secretly longing for a getaway with your buddies. 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