‘International trips cancelled, Borders closed, Spent Months Quarantined.’

Guess what! All of that is coming back. Jump in the car and get out of your town. It’s time to explore safe destinations within our country.

When was the last time you took a short weekend trip? The joy of journeys especially in monsoon when everything comes alive, you know just to drive on washed-out roads, smell the fresh rain or look out of the window (full Highway movie feels). And after months of lockdown loneliness, we all definitely need some good vibes. So let’s go to places near you where you can run barefoot on the grass and wander in the woods without any worry.

By far the best Nature Resort we have ever come across.

When you are here you are not just signing up for this incredible view of Mountains & Mulshi backwaters or the wide range of activities like horse riding, archery & tractor rides but also to lose yourself in nothingness. You could read a book, meditate or work for hours. Though it’s a good idea to ditch your laptop and chase the sunshine in between. 

Distance from Mumbai by road: 182 km

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Remember our History textbooks here is a Slice of History from the Peshwa era! 

This 300-year-old fort is where you can experience Maratha culture in all its glory. Real rooms of the King and Queen are preserved just for you. If you are travelling with your family and all you want is a fun holiday with kids then there are adventure activities like Archery, Air-rifle shooting, Zorbing, Segway and many more. Well that’s not it there is astrology, pottery, rangoli learning and if you are a birding enthusiast then there is a very special surprise for you.

Distance from Mumbai by road: 182 km

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The Most Beautiful Drive! Think lush green paddy fields, the sound of the crashing waves, many many trees and the beautiful coastline. A homely resort near Mumbai with all modern amenities, swimming pool, spa for some pampering session & an inhouse restaurant that has our heart for its local dishes. Open your balcony and you will see an abundance of trees. A view so precious for us city folks! Kihim beach is also just 5 min away from the property. 

Distance from Mumbai by road: 96 km

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So here were some offbeat road trips near Mumbai that you can keep handy. Looking for something else? a short weekend trip near Mumbai or a long staycation far away from home. There is more to Yuyiii. We can help you find just your right kind.

Fellow die-hard travelers, if you have been eagerly waiting to break free from the lockdown blues, then here’s some good news! In Maharashtra, resorts reopen and weekend getaways near Mumbai and Pune reopen as well. Yes, you read it right! Hotels reopen in Maharashtra after a tiresome lockdown that bogged the world down for a quarter or more! As hotels reopen, there is a certainty that slowly and steadily, we would be able to travel again.

From Monday, the Maharashtra government has allowed hotels and other businesses to provide accommodation services. So, guest houses lodges outside the containment zones can operate fully from 8 July. However, to ensure that everyone remains safe, they would be managed at only 33 percent of their total capacity. With these, a few restrictions have been eased after COVID-19 lockdown.


As per NDTV’s comprehensive article, the government has issued a notification to announce the aforementioned. The businesses have been granted permission only basis of absolute adherence for social distancing rules and safety protocols.

This decision was informed to various associations of hotels and lodges after in-depth discussion with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Also, there are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in place.

The lockdown will continue till 31 July. However, hotels reopen. This means that they can provide accommodation outside the containment zone with monitored entry. Most importantly, they would operate only at 33 percent capacity. But, the hotels that are housed inside shopping malls, will not reopen.

The government said that these entities if they are being used as quarantine facilities, will continue to function as such unless the local district/municipal administrations decide otherwise.

Similarly, some part/whole of the balance unused capacity (67 per cent) can also be used for quarantine facility by district/municipal administration, the government said.

While allowing hotels to reopen partially, the government has asked hoteliers to ensure only asymptomatic guests are allowed.

The guests should be allowed only if they are using face cover/mask, which has to be worn all the time inside the hotels, the government instructed.

The government said the guests are to compulsorily use the Aarogya Setu app and are encouraged to minimise the use of housekeeping services.

The government has asked the hoteliers to display posters/standees/AV media prominently on preventive measures and guidelines about COVID-19.

The hoteliers have been asked to ensure proper crowd management in the hotels and parking lots, mandatory thermal screening at entrance and reception tables, which should have protective glasses.

The government has instructed the hoteliers to make available for free hand sanitisers, preferable pedal-operated dispensers, at the reception, guest rooms and public spaces for customers.

The hotels must adopt contact-less processes like QR code, online forms, digital payments like e-wallet, among others, for both check-in and check-out, the government said.

It added that the number of guests in elevators must be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing rules.

The temperature setting of all air-conditioning devices should be in the range of 24 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius, while the relative humidity should be in the range of 40 per cent to 70 per cent in line with the guidelines, the notification said.

Seating arrangements in the hotels must ensure observation of social distancing rules, while gaming arcades, children’s play areas, swimming pools or gymnasium shall remain closed, it said.

Rooms and other service areas must be sanitised each time a guest vacates, the government has instructed. The room should be left unoccupied for at least 24 hours after a client’s stay is over, it added.

In case of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case in the premises of hotels, the person should be kept in a room or area in isolation from others and the state/district authorities should be immediately informed about it.

Among others, the government has also instructed to carry out disinfection of the hotel premises if a person is found to be coronavirus positive.

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.”
― anaïs nin, The Diary of Anaïs Nin

That’s exactly the magic of travel: it takes us to other states, makes us meet other souls, and gives meaning to our lives. Especially after the tough times of COVID-19 lockdown, local travel in India is something all of us are looking forward to! So, if you stay in the Capital, then these safe, deeply sanitized weekend resorts near Delhi would be an ideal respite.

The best thing about going to these weekend resorts near Delhi is that it takes you away from the pollution and cacophony of the city. Moreover, they are safe, secure, and thoroughly sanitized. So, be it for a staycation or a weekend getaway, you would rejuvenate there, after the lockdown.

Quintessentially, these weekend resorts near Delhi adhere to MoHFW guidelines, are safe and clean, and are true hidden gems of Uttarakhand. So, rest assured to have a safe stay there.

Furthermore, all these resorts are luxurious, social distancing proof with expansive rooms. Additionally, the management at these resorts is up to the minute with all the standard operating procedures. Therefore, your safety would be their utmost priority.

So, if you are looking forward to planning a getaway in Diwali or sooner then do read more about the choicest weekend resorts near Delhi.

Always wanted to experience staying in a handmade home? Then, waste no time and visit this soulful weekend resort near Delhi at Nathukhan. So, believe us when we say that you would meet yourself all over again at this stay. Also, for bird watching, rural indulgence, and nature, we can recommend going there more than this! 🙂

What is great about this stay? Lined up with the choicest flowers, views of majestic mountains, and walls made from handpicked stones, this stay is all Zen and comfort in one go.  Also, it is secluded. So, you and your family would be safe there. Therefore, rest assured. Moreover, it will detox you from all the botherations that bogged you down during the lockdown.

Why should you visit it? Be inspired to speak with Chetan, the owner on how he made this Homestay dream come true for him and many other Travellers like you! And with kids along, the bird watching and nature trails there by the mountains will keep you joyful.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this Stay: 4/5

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Great to visit for solo travelers as well as families and couples, this sanitized resort near Delhi is luxury personified! With an enchanting view of mountains, nature trails, it tranquilizes you from the mundaneness of life and stress. You never really need an excuse to visit this stay!


What is great about this stay? You get to live by the backdrop of magnificent mountains there. You are a mountain lover or not, this stay will make you forget all your love for them!

Why should you visit it? To breathe in some fresh air and rejuvenate. Rooms are very spacious with Sit-outs/Balconies. Also, the touristy crowded places like Nainital are accessible but a little away from it. So, you feel the pause and peace better. Moreover, the decadent wood-fire food served there makes you fall in love with slow-meals all over again and rekindles the love for small joys in your soul.  Also, it is expansive, deeply cleansed, and maintained will all the safety procedures. So, your stay there would be safe and comforting.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this Stay: 4.5/5

Visit this Deeply Sanitized Weekend Resort near Delhi after Corona Lockdown: Know More!

Cozy cottage stay, wooden architecture, spacious balconies with the Himalayan peaks in sign on a clear sky day by the side of greenery — if it sounds like a scene in your dream, we would want you to wake up at this stay and actually experience it! 

What is great about this stay? Both for its inherent simplicity and comfort, this offbeat property at Shitlakhet seems like a stay created for die-hard indie tourism and nature lovers. Truly a rare Forest Stay in Uttarakhand, very well maintained. One of the very few Forests which is still intact and not commercialized.

Why should you visit it? Most importantly, bird watching, nature trails, and exploration of plantations are the highlights there. So, they will keep a true blue traveller as you busy there. For a safe, secure and social distancing proof stay after the lockdown, this exotic stay would be nothing but perfect for you.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this Stay: 4.5/5

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Looking for that ideal mountain stay away from all that hustle-bustle? Your search will end at this stunning Mountain View stay in Ramgarh. Along with that, the gushing river, a valley nearby shall bring you close to mother nature. Especially for artists, their minimalistic decor overlooking the hills shall prove to be that much-needed inspiration.


What is great about this stay? Really tired of your routine in the city? Want to connect with yourself and your partner/family again? Then, this place is perfect for that! Also, with well-spaced out, social distancing proof, deeply sanitized rooms surrounded by mountains and greenery, you would have a great stay here!

Why should you visit it? This place’s quintessential “pahadi” hospitality and decadent desi food will refresh you from the word go! Furthermore, it is a deeply sanitized, clean, safe stay just like the exotic resorts out there. So, your stay there would be nothing less than comforting and secure.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this Stay: 5/5 

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If you like royalty as much as us, this stay is unmissable for you then! An erstwhile residence of Princess Reena Kumari, this boutique hotel exudes luxury, class, and beauty of the good old days.  Princess Reenam Kumariji gave her time to the renovation and was so meticulous that she gave this six years before opening it to Travellers. So, be prepared to see a lot of authentic heritage structures, luxury, and attention to detail.


What is great about this stay? Its interiors are tasteful, refined and the decadent food there makes you feel like you are from a royal household. Moreover, their attention to detail for matters like hygiene, social distancing, your safety will be a highlight there. Also, it is an uber-comfortable stay for sure!


Why should you visit it? For soaking the pristine beauty of Nainital, annals of royalty and art, head to this regal stay without a doubt. You would feel like a royal at this stay, with even little things like the linen being of top quality. As one of the most royal resorts in Uttarakhand, it definitely deserves your visit! Also, it is one of the safe Weekend Resorts near Delhi after Corona Lockdown that can be visited by you!

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this Stay: 5/5

Visit this Deeply Sanitized Weekend Resort near Delhi after Corona Lockdown: Know More!

Uttarakhand is a land of incredible hidden gems. From comforting homestays to boutique hotels, Uttarakhand is a dreamy destination that every traveler yearns to visit every now and then! Especially, if you stay in Delhi, then Uttarakhand happens to be the most rejuvenating weekend getaways near Delhi. So, now as Uttarakhand reopens, you can literally think of taking a road trip there once you start feeling safe.

What better than rejuvenating in the abundance of Mother Nature at Uttarakhand? Most importantly, with all our spirits really down after the lockdown, Uttarakhand will surely cheer us up! Also, as home to mesmerizing weekend getaways, heaven for local, homegrown travel, exotic resorts near Delhi , Uttarakhand is a great option to bucket list for slow travel after the pandemic.

As per latest reports, hotels and homestays are now open for business, but only in those areas that are not in the state’s containment zones. The guidelines that were issued on July 2 states that anybody entering the state from other parts of the country, will have to upload their COVID-19 test report on their website, i.e., https://smartcity dehradun.uk.gov.in.


Also, district authorities will be verifying your medical reports during the time of entry at all border checkpoints.


Further, the hotels will be required to ensure that their guests have undergone RT-PCR tests from ICMR authorised labs, reflecting that they have tested negative for COVID-19. Further, the said report should not be earlier than 72 hours from their time of arrival. Moreover, international tourists willing to visit the state will need to register themselves on the state’s official web portal, and also be ready to undergo home and institutional quarantine for a period of seven days.


As of now, inter-district travellers have been exempted from quarantine, but will have to register on the said website prior to the journey. One will be allowed to stay as long as they want, however, homestays or hotels are required to take bookings from tourists for a minimum of seven days.

With these guidelines in place, hopefully, we would be able to visit the Hidden Gems of Uttarakhand sooner than we think! So, let’s keep hoping for the best until then! 🙂

It is 2020 and almost as a bizarre daydream, travel has changed because of COVID-19. However, after a spiritual summer, almost a quarter lined up with lockdown, there is hopefully some good news. Because, slowly and steadily, travel restrictions are being curbed. And yes, Goa reopens now along with Uttarakhand. Also, MHA, MoHFW, and many luxurious resorts have devised guidelines and implemented standard operating procedures. Soon, many hidden gems of India will open up for local travel that is safe and comforting.

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Almost as a gush of relief, Goa has decided to open up for tourists and travelers. Yes, from July 2, you could actually plan a weekend getaway in gorgeous Goa. Also, as per the official orders, around 250 hotels that are registered with due diligence with the department of tourism can host guests.

Most importantly, the government has made an appeal to follow a set of official guidelines and regulations. This would ensure the safety and comfort of all the tourists and travelers that would visit Goa.

As per TraveloBiz, here’s a detailed breakdown of all the necessary guidelines:

Pick-up your hotel. Pre-booking is mandatory to enter Goa. Only hotels with the highest safety and hygiene standards are open. To access the list of accommodations permitted by Department of Tourism: www.goatourism.gov.in  and www.goa-tourism.com

Fill up a self-declaration form to help us keeping you safe. The form will be available at the pre-booked accommodation unit

Quarantine upon arrival In Goa is not required.

Option A: Carry a Covid-19 negative certificate issued in last 48h (in this case, no extra test needed in Goa)

Option B: get tested in Goa, at your Otto cost, at state entry point. Pay the test fees online or at state entry point.

Travel by road: Dodarnarg, Patradevi, Keri, Molten, Pollem

Access by air: Dabolim International Airport

Visit by train: Madgaon, Thivirn, Vasco da Gama

Go to the tourism kiosk at respective entry point.  All tourists will undergo a basic screening through a thermal Gun.

Get your mandatory documents checked at the tourism kiosk (mentioned oin 1, 2, 3)

Your swab sample will be collected at the state entry point. If you carry a Covid negative certificate from your port of origin, you can skip step 7 and 8.

Go to your accommodation for check-in. You will stay in isolation until the result comes (not applicable in case you are carrying a COVID-19 negative certificate)

Your result will come after 1 or 2 days. If negative, you can stay Goa. If positive, you will go to institutional quarantine.

So, hopefully, you would soon be able to travel to Goa and other safe, sanitized luxury weekend getaways in Maharashtra soon!

Lockdown has been slightly eased down. And now, travel is on our minds for sure. If you are looking for a staycation or an extended stay near Delhi then there are many exotic resorts, that you could visit to rejuvenate. However, oftentimes, we yearn to visit places that are comforting, characterful, and away from the banality of our routine lives. That’s when these hidden resorts near Delhi come to our rescue.

Along with being safe and hygienic resorts close to the mesmerizing Uttarakhand, these hidden resorts near Delhi are absolutely worth a road trip. Because they are spacious, deeply sanitized, and maintain social distancing. Therefore, you could soon think of visiting them and work from there. Or simply put your guard down with your family after a taxing lockdown?

Moreover, as Uttarakhand has reopened, you could also explore and enjoy slow travel or solo travel there. Also, these hidden resorts near Delhi would provide you a safe, comforting haven for you. So, start making a bucket list, because that much needed Uttarakhand vacay will happen sooner for you than you think. Till then, our curated guide on hidden resorts near Delhi is all here for your reference and planning:

Great to visit for solo travelers as well as families and couples, this resort is luxury personified! With an enchanting view of mountains, nature trails, it tranquilizes you from the mundaneness of life and stress. You never really need an excuse to visit this stay!


What is great about this stay? You get to live by the backdrop of magnificent mountains there. You are a mountain lover or not, this stay will make you forget all your love for them!

Why should you visit it? To breathe in some fresh air and rejuvenate. Rooms are very spacious with Sit-outs/Balconies. Also, the touristy crowded places like Nainital are accessible but a little away from it. So, you feel the pause and peace better. Moreover, the decadent wood-fire food served there makes you fall in love with slow-meals all over again and rekindles the love for small joys in your soul.  Also, it is expansive, deeply cleansed, and maintained will all the safety procedures. So, your stay there would be safe and comforting.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this safe and hygienic resort near Delhi: 4.5/5

Check the detailed review, photos, and videos for this hidden resort near Delhi: Know More!

Looking for that ideal mountain stay away from all that hustle-bustle? Your search will end at this stunning Mountain View stay in Ramgarh. Along with that, the gushing river, a valley nearby shall bring you close to mother nature. Especially for artists, their minimalistic decor overlooking the hills shall prove to be that much-needed inspiration.

What is great about this stay? Really tired of your routine in the city? Want to connect with yourself and your partner/family again? Then, this place is perfect for that! Also, with well-spaced out, social distancing proof, deeply sanitized rooms surrounded by mountains and greenery, you would have a great stay here!

Why should you visit it? This place’s quintessential “pahadi” hospitality and decadent desi food will refresh you from the word go! Furthermore, it is a deeply sanitized, clean, safe stay just like the exotic resorts out there. So, your stay there would be nothing less than comforting and secure.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this safe and hygienic resort near Delhi: 5/5 

Check the detailed review, photos, and videos for this hidden resort near Delhi: Know More!

If you like royalty as much as us, this stay is unmissable for you then! An erstwhile residence of Princess Reena Kumari, this boutique hotel exudes luxury, class, and beauty of the good old days.  Princess Reenam Kumariji gave her time to the renovation and was so meticulous that she gave this six years before opening it to Travellers. So, be prepared to see a lot of authentic heritage structures, luxury, and attention to detail.


What is great about this stay? Its interiors are tasteful, refined and the decadent food there makes you feel like you are from a royal household. Moreover, their attention to detail for matters like hygiene, social distancing, your safety will be a highlight there. Also, it is an uber-comfortable stay for sure!

Why should you visit it? For soaking the pristine beauty of Nainital, annals of royalty and art, head to this regal stay without a doubt. You would feel like a royal at this stay, with even little things like the linen being of top quality. As one of the most regal resorts in Uttarakhand, it definitely deserves your visit! Also, it is one of the safe Weekend Resorts from Delhi after Corona Lockdown that can be visited by you!

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this safe and hygienic resort near Delhi: 5/5

Visit this Safe Weekend Resort from Delhi after Corona Lockdown: Know More!

Always wanted to experience staying in a handmade home? Then, waste no time and visit this soulful stay at Nathukhan. So, believe us when we say that you would meet yourself all over again at this stay. Also, for bird watching, rural indulgence, and nature, we can recommend going there more than this! 🙂

What is great about this stay? Lined up with the choicest flowers, views of majestic mountains, and walls made from handpicked stones, this stay is all Zen and comfort in one go.  Also, it is secluded. So, you and your family would be safe there. Therefore, rest assured. Moreover, it will detox you from all the botherations that bogged you down during the lockdown.

Why should you visit it? Be inspired to speak with Chetan, the owner on how he made this Homestay dream come true for him and many other Travellers like you! And with kids along, the bird watching and nature trails there by the mountains will keep you joyful.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this safe and hygienic resort near Delhi: 4/5

Check the detailed review, photos, and videos for this hidden resort near Delhi: Know More!

Cozy cottage stay, wooden architecture, spacious balconies with the Himalayan peaks in sign on a clear sky day by the side of greenery — if it sounds like a scene in your dream, we would want you to wake up at this stay and actually experience it! 

What is great about this stay? Both for its inherent simplicity and comfort, this offbeat property at Shitlakhet seems like a stay created for die-hard indie tourism and nature lovers. Truly a rare Forest Stay in Uttarakhand, very well maintained. One of the very few Forests which is still intact and not commercialized.

Why should you visit it? Most importantly, bird watching, nature trails, and exploration of plantations are the highlights there. So, they will keep a true blue traveller as you busy there. For a safe, secure and social distancing proof stay after the lockdown, this exotic stay would be nothing but perfect for you.

Yuyiii’s Travel Expert Rating for this safe and hygienic resort near Delhi: 4.5/5

Check the detailed review, photos, and videos for this hidden resort near Delhi: Know More!