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A fort night away

Harishchandragad offers a visual treat that comes with scenic views of valleys as well as ancient caves that once housed humans in the Stone Age. Get mesmerised by the beauty of the Konkan as you stand on the Konkan Kada cliff and head to the Kedareshwar Caves that play hide-and-seek behind a waterfall in the monsoon.
On: January 14
Meeting point: Kasara Railway Station, Kasara.
Meeting Time: 11.15 pm
Log on to: wanderingsouls.in
Cost: Rs 1,399

Lakeside diaries

Your search for the perfect weekend getaway with friends ends here. A lakeside camping adventure at Pawna will ensure you switch off from all the city chaos as you enjoy a fun night tenting beside the panoramic water body around the comfort of a bonfire.
On: January 14
Meeting point: Pawna Lake, Maval taluka, Pune.
Meeting Time: 4 pm
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 1,000 onwards

Tale of two states

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If you think your weekend getaway cannot be in a different state, this trip is all set to prove you wrong. Camp in tents on the beach and sleep under the stars at the Kumta Gokarna beach, situated on the northern tip of Karnataka. They say sometimes dolphins come by too for friendly banter!
On: January 13 to 16; 6.35 am
Meeting point: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Fort
Meeting Time: 9.30 pm
Log on to: ttrikon.com
Cost: Rs 4,399