1. Mumbai
The vibrant city of Mumbai is certainly one of the few destinations in India, which can claim to have nightlife at all. Safe for women to travel even late at night, Mumbai has a burgeoning pub and live gigs culture. Some of the places that one must visit are Totos in Bandra for an old school feel of grabbing a beer with a friend, amidst loud thumping music from the 70s and 80s. Bandra has a bustling nightlife with a few pubs strewn in the area. This is probably where one can hop from one place to another; else the distances in Mumbai are long to traverse in the middle of the night. Blue Frog and Jazz by the Bay are some other options for live gigs and karaoke nights. Stand up Comedy is high on the list of things to do for the younger generation. Catch some fresh Indian talent at the Comedy Store and Cafe Goa, and some alcohol to go along with.

2. Goa
Goa has always been the destination of deliverance where nightlife spots are concerned. Usually when the season in bustling with foreign internationals, so are the party spots of Goa. This is between October to March. For the rest of the year, it is not worth your while to go looking for a spectacular nightlife here. While Titos and Mambos were the stalwarts of nightlife for many years, now newer names like Butter Lounge and Shiros rule the roost. On Saturday night, join the party goers at Anjuna Beach to catch some trance and psychedelic music. Image credit by Berno

3. Delhi
Apart from the mainstream drink and dance places in Delhi, there is a whole new breed of underground music artistes who are bringing a fresh dimension for people who always want to be surprised.  Catch B.L.O.T, Sifar and others who are hitting some new genres in Delhi. Shalom, Djinns, Mirage, Sahara, Mezz and Ministry of Sound are some places where you can catch some action on the music and dance scene in Delhi. Be careful as to be escorted by known people only and book your cab ahead if everyone in the group is drinking.

4. Bangalore
With a legacy of being the ‘beer and pub’ city of the country, Bangalore might have lost some lustre where the nightlife is concerned, but its easy paced fun is contagious. Still a great place to get a beer and enjoy the weather, Bangalore has a number of places to enjoy the evenings, except that one must wrap up by 11.30 p.m Jayamahal Palace for a slice of royalty, 13^th floor for the old timers and Toit, the latest addition, are all great places to catch up with friends. Places like Dewers, the first pub of Bangalore, are sorely missed by the locals. Another great pub for which many eulogies have been written but it still appeals to many, is Pecos. Known for its esoteric choice of music with jazz and blues, people still like Pecos for its impressive collection of cassettes. Try another classic place called Styx for some heavy metal. Though dancing is not allowed in Bangalore, Mynt is the only reasonable place where one can shake a leg. The central M.G Road area is known to have over 40 pubs in a radius of 1 kilometre.

5. Chennai
Unlike its image of a largely middle-class lifestyle, Chennai’s nightlife has been on an upswing for the last 5 years or so. Names like Dublin, Zara (an old time favourite), Hell Freezes Over, Bikes and Barrels and Geoffrey’s are names the young lot reckon with.  Be at any of these for a fun filled evening.

6. Hyderabad
10 Downing Street, Bottles and Chimneys, Touch, Liquids, N, Ahala, Excess and Torque are some of the places which are worth your while in the ever growing pub scene of Hyderabad. The music sometimes can be a disappointment, but the number and variety of places in Hyderabad that make the nightlife more exciting, are in plenty. Try some ‘Famous’ ice-cream after you are done for the night.

7. Varkala
A surprise entry on the nightlife sector, but Varkala certainly owns a special spot here! The calm beaches on the edge of a cliff are the perfect backdrop for a couple of drinks in the months of October to March.

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Coorg: Nestled in south-west Karnataka lies Coorg, a small hillstation that’s often called ‘The Scotland of the East’.

Ooty: Ooty is known as ‘the queen of the Blue Mountains’ and is a beautiful hill station located in the Nilgiris. It is known for its beautiful gardens, wooded rolling hills, pine and eucalyptus forests, coffee and tea plantations, ancient tribes and monuments.

Coonoor: Coonoor is the second highest hillstation in Nilgiris and it is perched at a height of 1,856 meters above sea level.Coonoor is a haven for bird lovers; it’s home to songbirds like nightingales, babblers, larks and robins.

Yercaud: Located near Salem in Tamil Nadu’s Servarayan range at an altitude of 1,500 meters is Yercaud. The hills here are rich with fauna and flora, which includes bison, deer, rabbits, hares, and many others. The Yercaud Lake is surrounded by well-groomed gardens and thick trees.

Bangalore: This young city boasts of a rich history. From ancient temples to popular nightclubs, Bangalore has it all. Some of the most important temples here are the dravidian Bull Temple, the ISKCON Temple and a Hanuman Temple. Houses of meditation and spirituality such as the world renowned Art of Living Foundation have an ashram here.

For the family ideal parks are Cubbon Park, a green oasis apread in over 300 acres. For wildlife lovers the Bannerghatta National Park is a great place to spot migrating elephants, bison, wild boar and if one is extremely lucky, the elusive leopard as well.

Mysore: Mysore is known as the ‘city of palaces’ and here one can find the Ambavilas Palace also known as the Mysore Palace, the Jaganmohana Palace, the Jayalakshmi Vilas and the Lalitha Mahal. Chamundeshwari Temple, which is perched on the Chamundi Hills is a revered shrine.

Staying in a homestay is the perfect way to enjoy these destinations. Our reservations team will be happy to help you with planning a perfect getaway, feel free to leave us a comment or request more information and we will get in touch with you.

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