Friendship Day is being celebrated on 4 August 2024. This day dedicated to friendship is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. On this occasion, people go out with their friends and spend time. Friendship Day is on the weekend i.e. Sunday, so friends get both time and opportunity to celebrate this day.
Employed people who are not able to meet their friends every day due to work, can plan a trip for Friendship Day. If you or your friends can get Saturday and Sunday off in the office, then go on a weekend trip for the day. If you don't have time, you can also plan a one-day trip. There is no need to spend much for this. In this article, some options are being given to go on a weekend trip with friends for just Rs 5000, where you can celebrate Friendship Day.
Udaipur
It is monsoon right now. One should avoid going to hilly places during monsoon. However, there are some places whose beauty increases more during the rainy season. One of such places is Udaipur city of Rajasthan. You can go to Udaipur with friends on Friendship Day. Udaipur's lake and greenery look charming in this season. You will also be happy to see the view of the historical places of Udaipur. Pichola Lake, Jag Mandir, Doodh Talai, City Palace, Sheesh Mahal and Moti Mahal are the best places to visit here. You can roam here at the cost of Rs 5 thousand per person. For a budget trip, travel by bus or train, hotel booking in advance and local transport.
Agra
The journey from Delhi to Agra is about 4 to 5 hours. You can go to Agra by booking a bus or private taxi. Agra is famous for Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Apart from visiting Taj Mahal, you can visit Mughal Garden and Purana Qila etc. You can enjoy the trip to Agra in one day and return. The cost of visiting Agra is also not much. Agra can be visited at a cost of just 2 to 3 thousand rupees per person.
Mahabaleshwar
If you are a resident of Mumbai or Pune or nearby cities, then you can visit Mahabaleshwar in monsoon. Mahabaleshwar is a beautiful hill station whose beautiful valleys and greenery attract tourists. The fun of the journey here can be doubled in the rain. However, be cautious before going near the lake.
Mathura
If you are a resident of Uttar Pradesh or live in Delhi NCR, then you can visit Mathura-Vrindavan. Mathura Vrindavan is 4-5 hours away from Delhi. You can go to Mathura by bus, private vehicle or taxi. You will get a room in a hotel for 500 to 1000 rupees. Freshen up and visit famous temples nearby by local transport. For just 400-500 rupees, e-rickshaw drivers can take tourists on a tour of Banke Bihari Temple, Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, Prem Mandir, Dwarkadhish Temple, Ranganath Temple and Nidhivan. Apart from this, you can go to Mathura Ghat. However, do not go near the ghats during monsoon or be cautious.
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