Category — chilling

As the sun hid behind gray clouds and created a lovely shade, as an amazingly refreshing breeze and smell of wet earth enlivened the surroundings, it suddenly made me realize how much I had missed out on! It has been a month since the monsoons set in, but stuck in daily schedules, I had been ignoring this beauty around me. Suddenly this beauty overwhelmed me and I needed to feast my eyes on it, relax and unwind in this amazing weather! Have you guys been feeling the same?

This awesome weather brings back some great memories. My buddies and I would always meet up on weekends at some of the coolest cafes and pubs! We would sit with Foster’s and catch up on stuff… Bet you do the same! But, this time we wanted to plan a cool weekend getaway to experience this lovely weather and check out some cool places!!

I have put together some places you could check out for your weekend getaway!

SHIMOGA (Jog Falls) Karnataka: India’s tallest waterfall is best seen in the monsoon. Fog and rains play with the waterfall view, making it disappear and re-appear every few minutes. The waterfall is reduced to a trickle for most of the year, but if there are some good rains, they return to their glorious form in the monsoons.

LONAVLA: If you want to learn the best way to pamper your eyes and calm your mind, then it has to be Lonavla! With lush green expanses, it’s one of the most exciting and soothing spots for a weekend holiday. It is known for its picnic spots, ideal for friends to chillax. The best part is to watch the sunlight filter through the sun-window and cast patterned shadows on passersby.

KHANDALA: Best known for its frothy, milky, silver waterfalls set amidst the lush green mountains, it is a perfect place to relax and unwind. Khandala has retained the charm of a small-town friendliness which is a good break from the hustle-bustle of Mumbai.

NANDI: Nandi hills is a short 50km drive away from Bangalore. Witness the magnificently foggy mornings in winters and the rainy season. This place is indeed foggy, cool and beautiful. Though I didn’t have the fortune of seeing those foggy hills, I did get to see billowous clouds above and below me, magically segregated by a line of blue sky!

Here are some other places you can check out. Nisargadhama, Mahabalipuram, Adishakti, Velaghar, Amboli, Mandu, Meenal Falls, Chambal… let’s make most of this amazing weather and experience the Art of Chilling!!

After spending a busy hectic week working, one looks forward to chilling out during the weekends. Usually we plan a short trip of a day or two, so we can escape city noise and routine. Or we meet up with friends and family at a cafe or try some good food at a new restaurant. We always try new places and new ways to enjoy!!

Why not try something new this weekend, like maybe chilling with oneself could be a good thing to do!! Going to a spa is a great way to relax and rejuvenate with treatments. A good spa treatment helps one to unwind, completely destresses and gives a refreshed feeling.

The Mudd spa is my personal favorite; located on Bandstand, it faces the sea which is a relaxing sight by itself. I took the exfoliation oil scrub spa that promises to relax and take your mind off all stress!! It did for me, a nice long 60 min spa! They also have these outdoor custom spa treatments that is worth a try.. The overall ambiance is totally made for you to take a quick escape! I also took the sauna and steam package wherein you can relax after a good massage and chill with your friends. This is a whole day of relaxation and its the best thing to do on a Sunday, nothing like it.. You’ll feel all fresh for the next week.. Later I met my friends at the cafe to catch up for the rest of the evening! This is truly one of the best Art of Chilling experiences!!

You could chill out at some of these spas; Arom Thai foot spa, Myrah spa and The Quan spa in Mumbai, Jiva Spa and The Spa at the Leela palace – Bangalore, Le Dupleix and the Wahanda spa in Pondicherryare are some of the most chilled out spas. It’s indeed a relaxing time.. You guys should try it. Do you guys know of any other cool spas??