No time for a break? Spend some leisure time on your business trip at these 9 destinations

Is your busy work schedule is not letting you take time off for travel? Set out on a leisure vacation for the perfect break.

Munnar, Kerala

Famous because of its luxuriant green mountains, excellent weather and hillsides, where you can see tea plantations, Munnar is a place which is really one. Crossing the twined highways, sipping on cool cocoa water and air packed with a powerful fragrance of tea and birds will make you feel like nobody else.

Munnar has so much to do: enjoy a night soaking up the culture of Kerala at the Kathakali show. Or you go for some thrilling adventures, gliding or rock climbing in order to see some of the most beautiful views you ever saw. Why not indulge in a relaxing massage to relax if you have a mood to rejuvenate.

Places to Visit in Munnar: Elephant Lake, Kundala Lake, Anamudi Peak, Tata Tea Museum, Echo Point, Devikulam, Chinnakanal and Chithirapuram.

Things to do: Echo point trek, stay in a treehouse, Shikara ride in Kundala Lake and elephant safari at Carmelagiri Elephant Park

Leh Ladakh

In this surreal place, Words can't do justice. Ladakh is your final choice if you are looking for your life's most exciting holiday. Ground and snow have created Ladakh a tough place to visit. Therefore, only during particular periods does the state open its highways, making summer the perfect time to explore this paradise on Earth. You are left speechless by the magnificent hills covered with the snow surrounding kilometres of stony soil and still reflecting waters of Pangong Lake.

Places to Visit in Ladakh: Zanskar Valley, Khardung-La Pass, Pangong Tso Lake, Spituk Gompa, Hemis National Park, Magnetic Hill, Nubra Valley and Shanti Stupa.

Things to do: Spot the very rare snow leopards at Hemis National Park, ride a Bactrian camel and bike up to the highest motorable pass in the world, Khardung-La and spends night stargazing. 

Manali

Manali, often known as the Switzerland of India, has become one of the most popular places of tourism over the years. Endless green valleys, lakes and hills are visually pleasing to Manali. Even a journey to this lovely town for 3-4 days will make you feel the most amazing. Take the opportunity to enjoy the white snow on the Rohtang Pass and walk along the most lovely hills and bird watching with your loved one. Some of the rarest migratory birds are seen by Manali.

Places to Visit in Manali: Jogini Falls, Manu temple, Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art, Arjun Gufa, Rohtang Pass, Mall Road, Hidimba Devi Temple, Bijli Mahadev.

Things to do: Paragliding, Rafting, Skiing in Manali Solang Nallah, Visit Vashist Temple & Water Springs, Bhrigu Lake Trek.

Shimla

A very famous hill in Northern India, Shimla can encapsulate India's beauty with a touch of British royalty, perhaps one of the most visited locations in the summer. Shimla offers you the perfect mix of relaxation and fun in the ideal mood. Shop and spend some time in the aura of the most sacred temples, shopping around the streets of the popular Mall Road, the city centre, every favourite place.

Places to visit in Shimla: Jakhoo Hill, a stunning view of the entire city 2455 m on top of sea level, 67 metres waterfall famously known as Chadwick Falls, Christ Church, Kari Bari Temple, State Museum.

Things to do: try a variety of food at Mall Road, see old Indian artwork, handicrafts and sculptures of Himachal and other states in the Shimla State Museum, trek in the Daranghati Sanctuary, put up a camp at Mashobra.

Andaman Islands

Andaman is a real paradise, the most romantic honeymoon and the Bahamas of India itself. Andaman islands are just beautiful. Crystal clear blue waters, golden beaches and sunsets, that sweep you away. The islands give myrrh of operations for snorkelling in the sea amidst colourful corals, diving, para-gliding, and many more exhilarating water sports, alongside their beautiful natural surroundings and amazing beaches.

Places to Visit in Andaman Islands: Cellular Jail National Memorial, Havelock Island, Radhanagar Beach, Mount Harriet And Madhuban, Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Ross Island.

Things to do: Scuba diving in Havelock Island, banana boating, snorkelling, kayaking, night kayaking, enjoy a private sightseeing tour in Port Blair, glass boat ride, dolphin watching in the ocean, experience sea walking, light and sound show at Cellular Jail National Memorial.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is often known as the desert oasis located in a range of Aravalli, 185 kilometres from the closest town of Udaipur. It houses a great number of rivers, cascades, lakes and exotic evergreen forests, among them the most exotic flora and fauna. There's something for everyone in Mount Abu from forts to temples, valleys to lakes.

Places to Visit in Mount Abu: Dilwara Temple, Toad Rock with a view of the lake, Government Museum, Gaumukh Temple.

Things to do: Raghunath temple, enjoy wildlife at Trevor’s Tank, Nakki lake, views from Achalgarh fort.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie provides a stunning view, an increasingly famous place to visit in summer. Mussoorie is the place to appreciate sheer peace and relaxation from bathing in waterfalls to paragliding in mountains and at an altitude of 7,000 ft. above the sea level, while being simultaneously in the midst of quiet mountains and unspoiled nature. Wow, sounds calm, isn't it already?

Places to visit in Mussoorie: forest and village environment in Dhanaulti, highest point in Mussoorie Lal Tibba, Gun Hill.

Things to do: Horse riding at Camels Back Road, enjoy homemade snacks at Chaar Dukaan, stroll along Mall road while trying snacks and indulging in some shopping.

Lonavala

Lonavala has some of the most luxurious properties and outdoor activities just over an hour's drive from Mumbai. Certainly, the hill station ensures a relaxing vacation and is ideal for even a weekend breaks. In Lonavala, the mouth-watering butter chicken and the black dal in the renowned dhabas are a must. Remember to buy the popular Chikkis, a ideal souvenir for bringing friends back home.

Places to Visit in Lonavala: Kune Falls, Bushi Dam, Della Adventure Park, Wet N Joy Water Park, Lohagad Fort, Pavana Lake.

Things to do: Learn about the history of the area at Korigad Fort, Karla Caves, and Bhaja Caves, experience the wildlife in Rajmachi Wildlife Sanctuary, eat at one of Lonavala’s famous outdoor dhabas.

Gangtok

A rather underestimated place to explore North East India, Gangtok is a fantastic place. Sikkim City provides its tourists with the best weather for their holidays throughout May and June. A journey to this lovely location, from a visit of the monastery to the wildlife, leaves you speechless when you experience the auras and spirituality that is close to Sikkim's core.

Places to Visit in Sikkim: Tsomgo Lake, Yuksom, Lachung, Lachen and Yumthang Valley, Zuluk, Phodong Monastery, Pelling

Things to do: Visit Rumtek Monastery which portrays the ethos of Buddhism, experience various species of wildlife at the zoological park, witness the most surrealistic flora and fauna on TheIndo-China Route, beautiful scenic views from Tashi View Point, Trek up to Chhangu Lake and Tsomgo Lake for a birds-eye view of the city.