Long weekends are the only time when we get the chance to make travel plans with your family and close friends. But our travel destinations are filling with more and more travelers on every long weekend.

So here's a list of alternative travel destinations in India which are less crowded and more fun to travel.

1. Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh


Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh | Source: http://www.hotelapplepie.com

The district of Lahaul-Spiti in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most spectacular valley with ancient monasteries and natural formations. It consists of the two formerly separate districts of Lahaul and Spiti. One can visit this place either from Delhi via Manali or from Kalpa via Shimla. The important tourist destinations spread acrossthe Lahaul Spiti valley are Kaza, Tabo, Nako, Keylong, Jhnaskar and others.

2. Chail, Himachal Pradesh


Chail, Himachal Pradesh

Chail, Himachal Pradesh

One of the smallest hill stations in the Himalayan foothills. Chail is 44 km from Shimla and 45 km from Solan. Chail is also considered as the hiker's paradise. The area is away from the bustling life of the state capital Shimla.

3. Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh


Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh

Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh

Kalpa is a small town in the Sutlej river valley, above Recong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. You can see amazing snow capped Kinnaur Kailash at sunset.

4. Valparai, Tamil Nadu


Valparai, Tamil Nadu

Valparai, Tamil Nadu | Source: en.wikipedia.org

Valparai is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India.

5. Chopta, Uttarakhand


Chopta, Uttarakhand

Chopta, Uttarakhand | Source: en.wikipedia.org

Chopta is also known as "Mini Switzerland", and is getting popular year after year. Chopta Hill Station is located at an altitude of 2700 mts, in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand State.