Weekend Budget Travel Trip: Great opportunity for a weekend trip! Do a budget-friendly trip to these 5 offbeat destinations in a budget of Rs 20 thousand

Mirik is a quiet and beautiful hill town located about 53 kilometers from Bagdogra Airport. This place is situated around Sumendu Lake and is known for its natural beauty. The pine forests, orange orchards and tea plantations spread around the lake further enhance its beauty. Tourists coming here can enjoy boating, stroll on the lake shore or spend time in a peaceful environment. In clear weather, the peaks of Kanchenjunga are also visible from here. Apart from this, Bokar Negdon Chokhor Ling Monastery, Ramite Dara Viewpoint, Devi Sthan and nearby tea gardens are also among the places worth visiting. Homestays here are easily available between Rs 500 to Rs 800 per night.

Rishop is a small and very quiet Lepcha village located about 121 kilometers from Bagdogra Airport. This place is situated between Lava and Lolegaon area and is known for the spectacular views of Kanchenjunga. At the time of sunrise, the snow covered peaks are seen shining in golden and pink colors. Rishop has still not become commercial like big tourist places, hence the natural atmosphere and peace here remains intact. From here one can also visit places like Neora Valley National Park, Changa Falls and Jhandi Dara View Point. Budget cottages and homestays here are available for around Rs 1500.